Exit The Glass Man. Eden Hazard Departs Real Madrid Via Backdoor

forbes.com Last summer, Eden Hazard promised Real Madrid fans that they would soon get to see the real Hazard, the one they had yearned for, the player who’d justify the 115 million…

Another Bay Area P.F. Chang’s set to close, this time in Walnut Creek

siliconvalley.com Fans of Chinese food – and Thai, and Japanese, and Korean, given all that’s on the pan-Asian menu – will soon have one less place to dine in Walnut Creek, as the P.F.…

Doctors guide heart surgery on little girl 1,500 miles away via video

newsweek.com A 4-year-old girl had successful and highly complex heart surgery while the doctors in charge were almost 1,500 miles away. The girl, identified as Helena, was born with a…

Kanye West, Bianca Censori mocked at church

newsweek.com Kanye "Ye" West and his partner Bianca Censori's head-turning choice of outfits for church on Sunday has sparked a wave of derision on social media. On Sunday, "Jesus Walks"…

People are converting classic cars like the Camaro and Delorean into Tesla-powered electric collectibles

businessinsider.com Michael Bream, CEO of EV West, has built electric hot rods, project cars, and race cars, and uses that experience to develop products for conversions. EV West A growing…

Latam Insights

news.bitcoin.com Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Tether announces a sustainable Bitcoin…

Alesso to Play UEFA World Champions League Final Kick Off Show With Co-Headliners Anitta & Burna Boy

billboard.com One of the world’s biggest sporting events is going to get a little ravey, with Alesso joining the UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show by Pepsi happening ahead of the UEFA…

Brazil's Largest Crypto Exchange Gains Payments License

financemagnates.com Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, received a payment institution license from the country's central bank late last week, local media Valor…

US Restaurant Employee Arrested After Bag Of Cocaine Found In Customer's Hot Dog

ndtv.com A restaurant employee in New Mexico, US, was arrested after he lost his bag of cocaine that somehow landed up on a customer's hot dog, police said on Sunday. According to…

The Culture Map: How to Navigate Foreign Cultures in Business

ahalbert.com The Culture Map: How to Navigate Foreign Cultures in Business Have you ever found yourself working on a multiculutral team and unsure how to interact with them? Then the…

BRICS: Ministers Say Global Order is Rebalancing from Western Dominance

watcher.guru BRICS foreign ministers are meeting in Cape Town over the next two days, where they have stated the global order is rebalancing away from Western dominance. Moreover, South…

What Latin American Fintech Startups Can Teach Silicon Valley

forbes.com If you have traveled to Latin America recently, you may have noticed a prevalent trend. Servers instantly offer credit card readers everywhere from breezy beach tents in…

Big Tech execs like Mark Zuckerberg are swapping the boardroom for the dojo. Here's why martial arts are taking hold of Silicon Valley

businessinsider.com Mark Zuckerberg, Dana White, and Dan Schulman. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images and Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and…

Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin licensed as payment provider

watchcryptodaily.com As a payment institution, MB Pay will enable certain digital banking services to the crypto exchange’s users in the country. Cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin was…

Taylor Swift Delivers Pride Month Speech In Support Of LGBTQ+ Community: “This Is A Safe Space For You”

deadline.com Taylor Swift is touring the U.S. with the Eras Tour and in her latest stop in Chicago delivered a speech in support of the LGBTQ+ community. “They are loving who they want…

It turns out Zuck was NOT knocked out in a jiu-jitsu match. Those were 'effortful grunts' not snores, OK?

businessinsider.com Mark Zuckerberg training MMA. Photo by Mark Zuckerberg / Instagram Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is really into MMA-style fighting these days. It's gotten him totally shredded.…

Brazil's crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin licensed as payment provider: Report

cointelegraph.com Cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin was granted a payment provider license from Brazil's central bank on June 2, according to local media reports. With the license, the…

‘Eureka’ Review: Viggo Mortensen Invites Us Into Lisandro Alonso’s Shape-Shifting Puzzle Picture, Then Leaves Us To Find Our Way

variety.com By the brazenly esoteric standards of Argentine director Lisandro Alonso, his last feature “Jauja” was virtually a concession to the mainstream. A lushly shot 19th-century…

YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections

npr.org YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections YouTube will no longer remove videos falsely claiming the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen,…

Worldline and VTEX Partner on Global eCommerce and Payments

pymnts.com Worldline and VTEX have partnered to provide global eCommerce and payments services for multinational merchants. With this collaboration, Worldline’s payment processing…

There's a global backlash brewing against the US dollar as world leaders say it's being weaponized for American interests

fortune.com All around the world, a backlash is brewing against the hegemony of the US dollar. Brazil and China recently struck a deal to settle trade in their local currencies, seeking…

Referee For One Of Soccer’s Biggest Events Won’t Be Replaced After Speaking At Far-Right Event

forbes.com Europe’s top soccer body, UEFA, will allow Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the Champions League final—one of the year’s biggest sporting events—after he…

The multinational companies that industrialised the Amazon rainforest

theguardian.com A handful of global giants dominate the industrialisation of the Amazon rainforest, extracting tens of billions of dollars of raw materials every year, according to an…

PIX, Pickup and Apps: The New Face of Retail Shopping in Brazil

pymnts.com PIX. Mercado Pago. Pickup. Apps. Data protection. These are a few of the digital shopping trends and payment options that are key to winning customers in Brazil — one of the…

Putin’s War Ignites Backlash Against US Dollar Across the World

finance.yahoo.com All around the world, a backlash is brewing against the hegemony of the US dollar. • None China Is Drilling a 10,000-Meter-Deep Hole Into the Earth • None Wall Street Banks…

CSX and 4 Other Investments Pros Say Will Benefit From Long-Term Trends

barrons.com F or investors, the main thing to like about 2023 is that it isn’t 2022, a year that saw the S&P 500 fall 19%. Even with this year’s roughly 10% gain for the index, it’s…

Respite for oil market amid rate hike worries

arabnews.com RIYADH: Oil steadied on Thursday as a potential pause in US interest rate hikes and the passing of a crucial vote on the US debt ceiling bill were offset by a report of…

Brazil's Congress weakens environmental, Indigenous ministries in a rejection of leftist president

pbs.org In a rejection of early moves by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who took office in January, Brazil’s Congress has stripped powers from the new Ministry of Indigenous…

BRICS: Brazil President Supports Venezuela’s Bid to Join the Bloc

watcher.guru With the annual BRICS summit set to take place in August, Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva has voiced his support for Venezuela’s bid to join the bloc.…

Saudi Arabia in deal with Brazilian company to boost food security

arabnews.com RIYADH: The Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund-owned Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. and South American firm Marfrig Global Foods SA have committed to buying…

Brazil's Congress weakens pro-environment ministries in a rejection of Lula

apnews.com In a rejection of early moves by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who took office in January, Brazil’s Congress has stripped powers from the new Ministry of Indigenous…

A Brief History of Dollar Hatred

moneyinsideout.exantedata.com None Over the past 20 years, I have experienced 3 big waves of Dollar Hatred. I will discuss them below. • None And in the appendix, I will present some hard data pertaining…

Inside BLOK ETF: ‘We Use the Miners to Play Offense and Defense’

blockworks.co The largest blockchain ETF has bolstered its positions in bitcoin miners in recent months after the fund’s allocations to such companies hit an all-time low at the end of…

The Chinese Yuan could finally become a fierce competitor for the US dollar

fortune.com The Chinese economy’s sheer size and rapid growth are impressive. China maintained one of the highest economic growth rates in the world for more than a quarter of a…

SHIB Perpetual Futures Listed on Kraken, Ripple Lawsuit Speculated to Settle in June, SHIB Lead Shytoshi Kusama Supposed to Be in Japan: Crypto News Digest by…

u.today Here are the top three news stories from the previous day brought to you by U.Today. SHIB BPP, a Shiba Inu-themed Twitter account that shares breaking news on the meme coin,…

Is Delta Air Lines Stock a Buy?

marketbeat.com "Is Delta Air Lines stock a buy?" is a question frequently asked by investors. Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, and its stock has been relatively…

Mexico Is Outpacing LatAm Economies. Can It Continue?

forbes.com The Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Argentine peso and other Latin American currencies have either fallen or remained flat against the U.S. dollar in 2023 • Supported by…

Latin Pride: Jhonny Caz, Young Miko & More LGBTQ Artists We’re Obsessed With

billboard.com Pride Month is officially here, and to celebrate, Billboard Latin has compiled a list of 11 LGBTQ Latin artists we’re currently obsessed with. But before we introduce the…

Oil Updates

arabnews.com RIYADH: Oil prices rose on Thursday, reversing earlier losses, as a potential pause in US interest rate hikes and the debt ceiling bill passing a crucial vote renewed…

UPDATE 1-AES Brasil CEO quits to lead Vibra's ESG-focused department

yahoo.com The top executive of AES Brasil is leaving the power firm to take on a newly created senior role for renewable energy and other environmental and social issues at fuel…

Meet the average South American millennial, who has no student debt but is struggling against high inflation

businessinsider.com lazyllama / Shutterstock The average South American millennial has a different life than their US counterparts. Those in Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia have less student…

Petrobras eyes global expansion as Brazil hopes fade, sources say

reuters.com [1/3] A worker walks inside the Brazil's Petrobras P-66 oil rig in the offshore Santos basin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 5, 2018. Picture taken September 5.…

Ukraine Calls For Massive Demilitarized Zone Within Russia As Stipulation For Talks

zerohedge.com Ukraine Calls For Massive Demilitarized Zone Within Russia As Stipulation For Talks Authored by Kyle Anzalone via The Libertarian Institute, As a condition for ending the…

Lula Proposes to Revitalize South America Union USAN; Reinforces Need of Shifting Away From US Dollar

bitcoin.com Luiz Inacio “Lula” Da Silva, President of Brazil, remarked on the need to retake South American integration mechanisms through the Union of South American Nations (USAN).…

BRICS To Discuss Mass Expansion at Upcoming Summit Amid Surging Interest

dailyhodl.com The BRICS coalition is moving closer to adding more countries to its alliance, according to one of its main members. Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says BRICS…

A Looser Inflation Target in Brazil Could Favor Equities Over Fixed-Income, Analysts Say

wsj.com SÃO PAULO—Brazil’s monetary authorities are considering changes to the central bank’s inflation target—including a possible increase, which analysts say could help out the…

SZA Reveals Why She Got a Brazilian Butt Lift

billboard.com SZA has always had a distinct sense of style, often seen in loose-fitting streetwear with her lush curls completing the relaxed, girl-next-door look. In a new interview with…

Man dies after being struck by lightning in ocean during thunderstorm

newsweek.com A man has died after reportedly being struck by lightning while paddle-boarding in the ocean during a thunderstorm. The man was in the sea near the Greek island of Rhodes on…

What Is Your Favorite Latin Collaboration of May 2023? Vote!

billboard.com Every month, Billboard asks our readers to vote for the best Latin collaboration released throughout the month that was featured on our weekly New Music Latin playlist or as…

Man sees cancer disappear after a month of advanced therapy

newsweek.com A man has seen his cancer disappear after just one month of cutting-edge treatment. Brazilian Paulo Peregrino, 61, was told that there was no chance of his cancer improving…

‘They Are All Nazis’: Former Arsenal Star Calls Out Spanish Soccer Fans Amid Racial Abuse of Current Real Madrid Player Vinicius Jr

mediaite.com Ruben Albarran/AP Cameroonian former soccer player Laureano Bisan-Etame Mayer — simply known as Lauren — said the racism experienced by current Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr.…

Perpetual Futures Listed on Kraken: Details

u.today Shiba Inu perpetual futures are now live on the third largest crypto exchange, Kraken. The U.S.-based crypto exchange made this known in a new announcement. SHIB perpetual…

BRICS Bank Offers Loan in Native Currencies & Not the U.S. Dollar

watcher.guru The BRICS bank, commonly called The New Development Bank (NDB) is looking to provide loans in native currencies and not the U.S. dollar. The bank aims to provide loans in…

Brazil's economy likely surged back in Q1 powered by record crops: Reuters poll

reuters.com BUENOS AIRES, May 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy likely surged back to growth in the first quarter of the year, powered by record-breaking crops and solid crude oil output…

Russia Actively Shifting to Settlements in National Currencies, US Dollar Share Declining, Says Foreign Minister

bitcoin.com Russia is actively shifting to settlements in national currencies with its partners, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has affirmed. He expects the transition away from the…

Luis Fonsi’s ‘Buenos Aires’ & More Must-Hear New Latin Music Releases

billboard.com In a special edition of New Music Latin, Billboard‘s Latin and Billboard Español editors have compiled a list of five must-hear new Latin songs that dropped over the past…

Can the Auto Industry Make the EV Battery Math Work?

observer.com The Biden administration has gone in big on the electrified future of vehicle transportation. After committing in 2021 to a goal of 50 percent electric vehicle (EV) sales by…

Tech Stocks Advance On Epic AI-Driven Rally; S&P 500, Dow Retreat Amid Debt Deal Vote, Rate Hike Fears

benzinga.com Volatility marks Tuesday's session in the U.S. stock market, as investors are focusing on the AI-centric rally and awaiting the House Rules Committee's vote on the debt…

Brazilian banks are denying credit to meatpackers that deal in beef illegally raised in the Amazon rainforest

fortune.com Brazilian banks have committed to deny credit to meatpackers that buy cattle from illegally deforested areas, echoing new European Union regulations intended to protect…

The Brazilian Real- Steady at the Twenty Cents Level Against the U.S. Dollar

barchart.com The exchange rate between the Brazilian real and the U.S. dollar has been steady around the $0.20 level. Brazil is a leading commodity-producing and exporting country and…