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Death of Sebastiao Salgado: Renowned Photographer and Environmental Activist Dies at 81

Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado died on Friday at age 81; his impactful work documented marginalized communities and environmental issues, while he and his wife dedicated decades to restoring the Atlantic Forest.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Police Sergeant Murders Wife, Daughter Injured in Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, police sergeant Samir do Nascimento Rodrigues de Carvalho murdered his wife, Amanda Fernandes Carvalho, by shooting and stabbing her at a clinic on May 7; their 10-year-old daughter was also shot while protecting her mother; the sergeant was arrested and suspended.

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Gender Equality
theglobeandmail.com
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Sebastião Salgado, Award-Winning Photographer and Environmentalist, Dies at 81

Brazilian photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado died at age 81; his death was confirmed by Instituto Terra, which he co-founded with his wife, and the French Academy of Fine Arts, of which he was a member. His work focused on nature, humanity, and social issues.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Brazilian Tribe Sues New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo for Defamation

The Marubo tribe in Brazil's Javari Valley is suing the New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo for defamation, claiming a June 2024 New York Times article about their first internet access via Starlink falsely portrayed them as addicted to pornography, causing reputational harm and seeking $180 million in d...

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Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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CPPIB's 9.3% Return Driven by Dividend-Paying Stocks

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) reported a 9.3% return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reaching $714.4 billion in assets, thanks to strategic investments in dividend-paying stocks such as Quebecor Inc., Teck Resources Ltd., Sabesp, WSP Global Inc., and Asahi Group Holdings...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Brazil's Datacenter Boom: Jobs vs. Drought in Caucaia

A massive datacenter, possibly for TikTok, is being built in drought-stricken Caucaia, Brazil, raising concerns about water usage amid a global AI boom; the project promises jobs but risks exacerbating existing water crises.

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No Poverty
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Hyperrealistic Reborn Dolls' Rise in Brazil Sparks Mental Health Concerns

Hyperrealistic reborn dolls, costing between R$800 and over R$10,000, are gaining popularity on social media in Brazil, with users simulating parenting roles, raising concerns about mental health and the impact of social media; experts urge further research.

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Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
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Sebastião Salgado, Influential Photojournalist, Dies at 81

Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado died at 81; his impactful work documented global poverty, migration, and environmental issues, earning him numerous awards and recognition for his unique style characterized by striking lighting and composition.

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No Poverty
abcnews.go.com
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JBS Faces Shareholder Vote on Controversial NYSE Listing

JBS, a Brazilian meat company with a history of corruption and environmental issues, received SEC approval for a NYSE listing despite significant opposition; a shareholder vote is scheduled for Friday with early results showing 52% against the listing.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dw.com
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Dilma Rousseff Granted Amnesty for Dictatorship-Era Torture

Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff was granted amnesty and R$ 100,000 compensation for torture and persecution during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship, following a unanimous decision by the Amnesty Commission, reversing a previous rejection under Jair Bolsonaro's government.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
arabic.euronews.com
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Record Forest Loss in 2024: Uncontrolled Fires Devastate Tropical Rainforests

Uncontrolled fires caused a record 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) of primary tropical forest loss in 2024, an 80% increase from 2023, primarily driven by the worst drought in the Amazon rainforest's history and exacerbated by agricultural expansion and conflict in several countries.

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Life on Land
faz.net
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Record-High Tropical Rainforest Destruction in 2024

A World Resources Institute (WRI) study reveals that 6.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2024, primarily due to fires (4.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions), exceeding previous records and jeopardizing global climate goals.

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Climate Action

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