Former US President Donald Trump was booed at a rally in Alabama after urging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The state has the lowest…
After Germany, Spain allows entry of Brazilians vaccinated against Covid-19 – 08/23/2021 – World
Brazilian tourists fully immune to Covid-19 can, from this week, travel to Germany and Spain without the need for quarantine. In Spain, entry was granted…
Workers do not want to return to their old jobs – 08/24/2021 – Paul Krugman
The pandemic has turned the professional lives of many Americans upside down. Some of us, usually highly educated white people with relatively well-paying jobs, were…
When the Sertão was sea – basic science
By Fabrício Caxito The separation from Pangea formed an ocean. Could it be that there weren’t any others? * The theory of plate tectonics, which…
Was the Afghan war to take place? – 08/24/2021 – World
Taliban fighters waved Kalashnikov rifles and brandished their clenched fists after the September 11, 2001 attacks, defying US warnings that if they did not deliver…
Spain eases entry for Brazilians vaccinated against Covid
Spain has announced that the entry of fully vaccinated Brazilians is allowed into the country from this Tuesday (24), without the need to quarantine. Pfizer,…
On the eve of the Paralympic Games, Japan has a record of Covid cases and lack of beds – 23/08/2021 – World
Eight months pregnant, Yumi called the emergency room in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture (40 km from Tokyo) after bling on the 17th. An ambulance answered the…
Readers discuss instability in Latin America with Folha correspondent – 08/23/2021 – Panel of readers
The most recent political instabilities in Latin America were the subject of a virtual conversation between Folha readers and correspondent Sylvia Colombo last Wednesday (18).…
Pfizer Final Approval to Increase U.S. Immunization Needs – 8/23/2021 – World
Final FDA approval for Pfizer’s vaccine application for ages 16 and over is expected to strengthen the Covid vaccination requirement for employees in hospitals, universities,…
Survivor celebrates historic conviction of military personnel for sexual abuse under Argentine dictatorship – 23/08/2021 – world
At 20 and six months pregnant, Silvia Labayrú was kidnapped during Argentina’s military dictatorship (1976-1983) and spent a year and a half in prison at…