Brazil hits Elon Musk’s ‘X’ with new $1.8M fine
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered X to pay just over $5 million in fines, including a new fine of nearly $2 million, before the country finally lifts its ban on the platform. “X” notified the Brazilian government earlier this week that it is now complying with the court order. That's because owner Elon Musk has […]
Musk faces $1.9 million fine to end X ban in Brazil
Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that Elon Musk-owned social platform It added another $3.3 million fine. Reuters reported on friday. X has been banned in Brazil since late August after a judge ruled that the social platform had failed to comply with orders related to restricting hate speech and appointing local legal representatives. According to […]
‘BE CAREFUL’: Kevin O’Leary sends warning to Brazil amid Elon Musk feud
‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary weighs in on Tesla founder Elon Musk’s battle with Brazil and comments on U.S. markets. source
Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk – podcast | News
“One Saturday morning at the end of August, I woke up here in Rio and looked at my phone. For the first time since I was living in China as a correspondent before coming here, I looked at my phone and Twitter wasn't working.” The Guardian's Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips,tell Michael Safi How Elon […]
FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Massive Crowd In Brazil Protesting Recent Ban Of Social Platform X
video Share on Facebook The video purportedly shows protests against the recent ban of social platform “X” in Brazil. Verdict: False The caption on this video is incorrect. The video was filmed in February, a few months before the X-ban was put into place in Brazil. Fact check: Despite the ban, Brazilians can still access […]
Sérgio Mendes, the musician who left Brazil to bring the sounds of his country to the world | Music
Bringing Brazilian music to the world, and Brazilian music to the world: this has been Sérgio Mendes' mission and passion for decades. The artist died Friday at age 83 after a six-decade career that included more than 35 albums. A master of sparkling keys, striking off-beat strides, harmonic grace and seductive dissonance, Mendes not only […]
Saquon Barkley slips on first carry in Eagles debut, turns it around for Philadelphia touchdown in Brazil
The Saquon Barkley era with the Philadelphia Eagles started with a fumble, but he bounced back and scored a big touchdown. When the Eagles offense took to the field Friday night in Brazil for their first matchup of the season against the Green Bay Packers, the plan was to give Barkley his first carry of […]
Fans blast NFL over field conditions in Brazil as Packers, Eagles slip all over turf
Several concerns were raised NFL It will be the first international match of the 2024 season, but the slippery condition of the field was not a top priority. The Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers Several players had expressed safety concerns before the match at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday night, […]
Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations | Brazil
Brazil's president has fired one of his most popular cabinet members, including another high-profile figure, Racial Equality Minister Agnère Franco, following allegations that Silvio Almeida sexually harassed at least two women. Almeida denied the allegations and Franco thanked President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for his “decisive action.” But the scandal was a major blow […]
Argentine President Javier Milei Blasts Socialist Leaders of Venezuela and Brazil at Madrid Forum
Argentine President Javier Milley has criticized Venezuela's socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro for “Move forwardSpeaking Thursday at the latest gathering of conservative Madrid Forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the president said Christmas was an attempt to cover up his regime's brutal crackdown on dissidents. Millay also criticised Brazil and its far-left President Luiz Inacio Lula da […]