A plaque on the exterior of Dr. Albert Abrams’ former home in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights. Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE It’s impossible to count the number of lies Dr. Albert Abrams told while defrauding patients, seducing celebrities and brainwashing a cult of medical professionals. But there is one misleading message that remains today, in front of the … Read more
The US labor market strengthened in November with pickups in employment and wages, deflating hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year. The acceleration in payrolls is at odds with recent reports that have depicted a softer hiring pace, an outcome favored by the Fed as it will help rein in demand … Read more
The world’s advanced economies are heading into a deepening slowdown as markedly higher interest rates take a hefty toll on activity that could still become more acute, the OECD warned. Growth is losing momentum in many countries and won’t edge up until 2025, when real incomes recover from the inflation shock and central banks will … Read more
Brazil recorded its hottest-ever temperature on Sunday, as thermometers in the small city of Araçuaí hit 44.8 Celsius, or 112.6 Fahrenheit, according the country’s National Institute of Meteorology. The previous record was set in November 2005 in the city of Bom Jesus, with a temperature of 112.4 Fahrenheit. ☀️ #Ondadecalor: A oitava onda de calor … Read more
Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram. “I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to the extreme temperatures … Read more
Formula One is taking over Las Vegas – and it’s even forcing the brand-new futuristic Sphere facility to close down. The Sphere is a 111m tall venue which cost $2.3 billion USD to build and features high-definition screens on both the inside and outside of the building. It was only opened on 29 September and … Read more
The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance. ADVERTISEMENT Scientists in Brazil have announced the development of an innovative new vaccine to treat addiction to cocaine and its powerful derivative, crack. Dubbed “Calixcoca,” the treatment, which has shown promising results in … Read more
Scientists in Brazil, the world’s second-biggest consumer of cocaine, have announced the development of an innovative new treatment for addiction to the drug and its powerful derivative crack: a vaccine. Dubbed “Calixcoca,” the test vaccine, which has shown promising results in trials on animals, triggers an immune response that blocks cocaine and crack from reaching … Read more
“Modern money is backed by a series of institutions, mostly housed in central banks. Its value rests on confidence. The value of money requires not just the belief of the public at a point in time but, critically, the consent of the public at all times … When it comes to money, the consent and … Read more
Teacher’s Day in Brazil Google Doodle: October 15th marks an important day in Brazil – Teacher’s Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to honouring the educators who shape the future of the nation. This year, the celebration holds even greater significance as it coincides with a heartfelt tribute from Google in the form of a Google … Read more