Science and Technology

GameStop throws R$ 275 billion on the table to buy eBay and become a competitor to face Amazon head-on. The plan includes transforming 1,600 physical stores into logistics centers, cutting R$ 10 billion in costs in the first year, and using live streams to revolutionize the way the world shops online.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/05/2026 at 18:40

Geopolitics

For the first time since the 1962 Missile Crisis, the United States has again blocked oil tankers bound for Cuba — and the island, which needs eight shipments per month, has received only one in the last five.

Douglas Avila 04/05/2026 at 18:38

Interesting facts

The flying monster that rips a tank from the ground, flies through sandstorms, and uses 3 brutal engines that no other heavy helicopter has been able to match.

Ana Alice 04/05/2026 at 18:35

Interesting facts

Residents of a Swiss city are revolting against modern LED lights that promised savings, but over-illuminated the streets, invaded bedrooms, and turned the night into the subject of a petition.

Flavia Marinho 04/05/2026 at 18:33

Industry

Pork fat discarded by Brazilian meatpackers becomes an unexpected solution to replace petroleum-derived greases and lubricants, reducing friction by 54% in laboratory tests and raising an alert in a US$60 billion global market still dependent on mineral oil.

Valdemar Medeiros 04/05/2026 at 18:31

Science and Technology

The Amazonian pororoca is losing strength; the four-meter giant wave that advanced against the river current hasn’t appeared with intensity since 2020. Deforestation and silting are destroying the balance that created the phenomenon, and scientists warn that it could disappear.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/05/2026 at 18:22

Science and Technology

Brazil removes 15 million m³ of sediments from the seabed in a colossal R$ 432.2 million dredging operation at the Port of Rio Grande, in a 30 km submerged operation to make way for giant ships.

Ana Alice 04/05/2026 at 18:15

Economy

Venezuela and Cuba defaulted on almost US$2 billion owed to Brazil for projects paid for with BNDES funds, and the Brazilian taxpayer is still covering the loss today. The government admits it has no prospect of receiving the money back, and specialists say that this money is lost.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/05/2026 at 18:13

Interesting facts

Star Wars Day explained: the curious origin of May 4th that became a global tradition and helped transform the saga into a billion-dollar phenomenon

Felipe Alves da Silva 04/05/2026 at 18:11

Air Transport

Ranking reveals the best airlines in the world in 2026 and surprisingly includes only one Brazilian among global premium aviation giants

Jefferson Augusto 04/05/2026 at 18:09

Interesting facts

Farmer blames 4G antenna for sick cows and deaths in the herd, takes case to court and gets temporary shutdown of the tower in France.

Flavia Marinho 04/05/2026 at 18:03

Air Transport

Airlines are accelerating their bet on premium seats to increase profits and transform the flight experience while economy class loses ground globally.

Jefferson Augusto 04/05/2026 at 18:01