Economy While Brazil has the highest tax burden in the world, Paraguay attracts Brazilians with a 10% VAT and a tax burden almost 18 points lower; the Brazilian reform bets on a dual VAT to reorganize a system that collects 33.7% of GDP and surpasses the Latin American average. Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 13:45
Interesting facts Goodbye to the freestanding stove: modern kitchens replace the old item with this more versatile and elegant duo, which frees up space and changes the preparation routine. Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 13:43
Science and Technology Forget the toothbrush: Xiaomi surprises and launches a version with a servo-oscillating motor, color screen, pressure alerts, real-time forgotten areas, and a battery for up to 180 days Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 13:40
Automotive The driver’s license could gain an unprecedented shortcut for good drivers after the advancement of a measure that directly affects the renewal of the license, promises to reduce a known bureaucracy, creates age-based rules, maintains mandatory exams, and now places the Senate at the center of the final decision. Caio Aviz 08/05/2026 at 13:38
Interesting facts It doesn’t heat up, it doesn’t cool down, and almost no one turns it off: the appliance in Brazilian homes that stays on 24 hours a day and has become a fixed consumption item on the electricity bill. Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 13:36
Science and Technology While communities drill deeper and deeper wells in search of water, KAUST engineers create a solar collector that extracts up to 3 liters per square meter per day from the dry Saudi Arabian air and irrigates plants in an arid region without grid electricity or manual maintenance. Valdemar Medeiros 08/05/2026 at 13:34
Science and Technology Google is preparing a screenless fitness band that promises to revolutionize health monitoring with AI, extended battery, and a total focus on advanced performance. Jefferson Augusto 08/05/2026 at 13:08
Renewable Energy A BRICS country surprises the world, doubles electricity generation in just 7 years, nears 9,800 MW, and becomes one of Africa’s new bets in renewable energy. Romário Pereira de Carvalho 08/05/2026 at 13:06
Construction China completes the world’s largest diameter underwater tunnel under the Yellow River: 17.5 meters in diameter, two levels, six lanes, and a 163-meter TBM named Shanhe. Douglas Avila 08/05/2026 at 13:02
Automotive Fluid-free dry braking is now in the sights of automakers: 100% electronic systems promise to reduce reliance on hydraulics, cut maintenance, and transform braking into safety software. Débora Araújo 08/05/2026 at 12:59
Science and Technology Heart rate variability is becoming a craze in the fitness world and promises to reveal much more than just beats per minute, indicating stress, physical performance, and even hidden signs of mental health. Jefferson Augusto 08/05/2026 at 12:55
Economy The federal government will give a discount of up to 90% on the debts of millions of Brazilians, and Nubank will participate: renegotiation will be done directly through the app, without external websites, with personalized installments, value updated in real time, and confirmed participation of major banks in the country. Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 12:49