LND topic: eastern-brazil page 1

eastern brazil

Sweet Storm Brewing: Why Sugar Prices Are Climbing Fast

July 2, 2026

Sugar prices keep rising because major producers like India and Brazil are facing supply problems. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is dealing with weak monsoon rains this year. As of July, rainfall was 38% below normal, and experts warn this could be the weakest monsoon in 11 years

environment

Heat Wave Threatens Half the U. S. This Weekend

July 2, 2026

A major heat wave is about to blanket the eastern half of America, putting millions at risk. Forecasters warn that over 170 cities could set new heat records before the weekend ends. While these temperatures are extreme, experts say this isn’t the most intense heat wave ever recorded—just one of the

politics

How a Few Old Maps Are Causing a Big Legal Mess in Brazil

July 2, 2026

For over three hundred years, the Ibiapaba mountains have stood as more than just a natural divider. They’ve also marked a fuzzy boundary between two Brazilian states, Piauí and Ceará. What began as a minor disagreement over land ownership has now escalated into a major legal dispute reaching the co

health

Why Some University Students Might Use Marijuana More Than Others

July 2, 2026

A recent study looked at how common marijuana use is among health science students in eastern Brazil. Out of over 500 students surveyed, nearly one in five admitted to trying marijuana at some point. The research didn’t just count users—it dug deeper to find out who was more likely to use it. Studen

environment

Healthy Air Alert for Jersey Shore Residents

July 1, 2026

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly raised a warning at 3:45 p. m. on Tuesday, June 30, covering parts of Western and Eastern Monmouth counties. The alert follows a code orange notice from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which signals that air pollution could become ha

politics

America’s Changing Faces: A 250‑Year Story of Newcomers

July 1, 2026

The United States has never been a static place. Every few decades, new people arrive and change the country’s shape in ways that are hard to predict. From early settlers on the Atlantic coast, through forced slaves who were brought across oceans, to modern students and refugees, each group has left

science

Pigs, Ponds and Hidden Antibiotic Threats

July 1, 2026

Scientists followed the journey of pig waste in a Brazilian farm’s treatment ponds. They used advanced DNA sequencing to track bacteria, antibiotic‑resistance genes (ARGs), mobile gene pieces (MGEs), and metabolic activities over several months. Samples came from the first pond, where raw waste ente

sports

San Francisco Mayor’s Soccer Passion Drives City Spirit

July 1, 2026

The mayor of San Francisco has turned the World Cup into a city‑wide celebration, proving his love for football extends beyond politics. He wakes before dawn on weekends to watch English Premier League matches and has attended five World Cups, even holding the trophy with former Brazil midfielder

weather

Powerful winds leave South Dakota town struggling to recover

July 1, 2026

A powerful storm system tore through central and eastern South Dakota early Monday, leaving a small town called Highmore facing major destruction. Wind speeds reached up to 131 mph, flattening grain silos, snapping wind turbines in half, and flipping vehicles. The National Weather Service confirmed

sports

Gabriel Martinelli: From Steel Town to Premier League

July 1, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli wasn’t born with a golden football at his feet—he grew up in Guarulhos, a noisy city near São Paulo, where his parents worked tough jobs at a steel factory. Football wasn’t just a hobby; it was the heartbeat of their home. His mom didn’t just drop him off at futsal practice—she ma