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Being dangerously thin is back in. Is the body-positivity era officially over?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons put their Botoxed heads together and decreed this the ‘ballet body’ era

The Guardian - US

Rio De Janeiro Mayor Re-Elected; Sao Paulo Race Neck-And-Neck

Incumbent Eduardo Paes secures fourth term as Rio mayor, Sao Paulo race undecided amidst controversy. Brazil's local elections witness high voter turnout a...

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Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?

As a scholar of urban governance and data policy, I viewed the responses to protests on U.S. campuses as about more than threats to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

The Conversation

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A Video Of Taylor Swift Gasping For Air During Her Brazil Gig Where A Fan Died Is Going Viral

"I want to give her a hug and tell her it's all ok."

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Taylor Swift says she has a ‘shattered heart’ after death of fan before Rio show

The shows organisers said that a 23-year-old died in hospital.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures and lack of water

A 23 year-old Taylor Swift fan has died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro

The Independent UK

Rio's iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with a welcome to Brazil message for Taylor Swift

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Disgusted by racism targeting soccer's Vinícius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him

The chants of “monkey!”

The Independent UK

Richarlison, Reece James and Rio Ferdinand send messages to Vinicius Jr after racist abuse

Vinicus Jr was the subject of racist abuse from Valencia fans and was later sent off for Real Madrid.

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Brazilian president Lula and players support Vinicius Junior after racist attack in La Liga match

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has joined soccer clubs and players in coming out to support star striker Vinícius Júnior after he once more faced racist abuse in a Spanish league match

The Independent UK

Brazil's president, players support Vinícius Júnior, criticize racism in Spanish league

The Independent UK

Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

RIO DE JANEIRO - With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

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Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

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5 million Carnival revelers descend on Rio as Brazil seeks comeback

Rio de Janeiro will welcome an estimated 5 million people at its Carnival celebrations this weekend, signaling a comeback for Brazil after two years of COVID-19 put celebrations on hold.

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Rio carnival returns, celebrating 'life, democracy'

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Rio de Janeiro's mayor declared the world's biggest carnival officially open Friday for the first full-scale edition in three years, calling it a celebration of life and democracy after the turmoil of Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

AFP

Rio carnival returns to roots after years of 'darkness'

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Get out the glitter, drums and jewel-encrusted bikinis: Rio de Janeiro will dance through the night at its famed carnival this weekend, a reembrace of samba spirit after the turmoil of Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

The Guardian - US

‘Carnival of democracy’: celebration returns to Rio after a two-year hiatus

The city’s residents revel after the devastation of Bolsonaro’s presidency with official – and unofficial – blocos

The Guardian - UK

‘I want Lula back’: Brazil’s leftist veteran could be poised for stunning comeback

Bolsonaro loses centrist support after mishandling of the pandemic, lack of empathy and alleged coup-mongering

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'Long live the samba!': Brazil holds first carnival since Covid

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - After two long years without its frenetic festival of sparkling sequins, sultry samba and towering floats, Rio de Janeiro will hold its famed carnival parades Friday for the first time since Covid-19 hit Brazil.

AFP

Rio mayor hands key to city to carnival king

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - After two years of Covid-19 cancellations, Rio de Janeiro's mayor officially opened the world's most famous carnival celebration Wednesday, handing the key to the city to "King Momo," the symbolic ruler of the festivities.

The Independent UK

Rio's Carnival parade is back, as street bands ache to party

Starting Wednesday night, Rio de Janeiro samba schools’ elaborate floats and feather-festooned dancers will parade between packed bleachers

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