77 stories tagged #Brazil

  1. FIFA World Cup Champions: A Legacy of Nations Since 1930
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    FIFA World Cup Champions: A Legacy of Nations Since 1930

    Explore the storied history of the FIFA World Cup, tracing every champion nation from Uruguay's inaugural win in 1930 to Argentina's 2022 victory.

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  2. Brazil Bans Kalshi and Polymarket, Citing Illegal Betting Concerns
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    Brazil Bans Kalshi and Polymarket, Citing Illegal Betting Concerns

    Brazil's government has blocked access to prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, classifying them as illegal betting operations and tightening financial regulations.

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  3. Brazil Bans Prediction Market Platforms Over Investor Protection
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    Brazil Bans Prediction Market Platforms Over Investor Protection

    Brazil's Finance Ministry blocks Kalshi and Polymarket, citing violations of betting regulations and a need to protect citizens from unregulated gambling.

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  4. Basketball Legend Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68
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    Basketball Legend Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68

    Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian basketball player and Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 68. Known for his prolific three-point shooting, Schmidt held Olympic scoring records.

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  5. Starlink User Surge Fuels SpaceX's Trillion-Dollar IPO Ambitions
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    Starlink User Surge Fuels SpaceX's Trillion-Dollar IPO Ambitions

    Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet division, reports doubled user growth and app downloads, bolstering SpaceX's $1.75 trillion valuation for its upcoming public market debut.

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  6. Brazil's Former Spy Chief Arrested in U.S. Seeking Asylum
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    Brazil's Former Spy Chief Arrested in U.S. Seeking Asylum

    Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's ex-intelligence chief sentenced for coup attempt, arrested by ICE in the U.S. and seeking political asylum.

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  7. Igor Thiago Soars: Goals for Brazil and Brentford Propel Striker to New Heights
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    Igor Thiago Soars: Goals for Brazil and Brentford Propel Striker to New Heights

    Brentford striker Igor Thiago achieves club scoring record and dreams of international success, challenging for the Golden Boot.

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  8. Ancelotti: Neymar Has Two Months to Prove World Cup Readiness
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    Ancelotti: Neymar Has Two Months to Prove World Cup Readiness

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti states Neymar has two months to demonstrate fitness and form for the upcoming World Cup squad, despite a recent knee injury.

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