Category: Americas

Dr. Flavio Cadegiani: From ‘Sciencesplaining’ to Collective Gaslighting, the COVID Pandemic Resulted In a Loss of Compassion

“With the exception of the medical boards, all the authorities, or all the [organizations] in Brazil, they never wondered whether we saved lives or not. They just wanted to charge me as guilty.” Dr. Flavio Cadegiani is one of Brazil’s leading scientists, specializing in endocrinology and sports medicine. He has published 25 peer-reviewed papers on…


[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] Dr. Flavio Cadegiani: From ‘Sciencesplaining’ to Collective Gaslighting, the COVID Pandemic Resulted In a Loss of Compassion

“With the exception of the medical boards, all the authorities, or all the [organizations] in Brazil, they never wondered whether we saved lives or not. They just wanted to charge me as guilty.” Dr. Flavio Cadegiani is one of Brazil’s leading scientists, specializing in endocrinology and sports medicine. He has published 25 peer-reviewed papers on…


Newly Formed Hurricane Beatriz Sweeps Close to Mexico’s Southwest Pacific Coast

MEXICO CITY—Newly formed Hurricane Beatriz swept along Mexico’s southwestern Pacific coast late Friday, threatening heavy rain for several southern states. The storm was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south-southeast of Manzanillo and had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kmh), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Beatriz was moving northwest at 12 mph…


Brazil’s Bolsonaro Barred from Running for Office for 8 Years

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s political career faced a major setback on Friday as Brazil’s federal electoral court (TSE) barred him from public office until 2030 over his challenge to last year’s election results. In a ruling Friday, the 68-year old conservative firebrand was convicted by the court for abuse of power and misuse of…


[PREMIERING 7/1, 7:30PM ET] Dr. Flavio Cadegiani: From ‘Sciencesplaining’ to Collective Gaslighting, the COVID Pandemic Resulted In a Loss of Compassion

“With the exception of the medical boards, all the authorities, or all the [organizations] in Brazil, they never wondered whether we saved lives or not. They just wanted to charge me as guilty.” Dr. Flavio Cadegiani is one of Brazil’s leading scientists, specializing in endocrinology and sports medicine. He has published 25 peer-reviewed papers on…


Adrian Strengthens Into Hurricane Off Mexico’s Western Coast, First of Eastern Pacific Season

MEXICO CITY—Adrian became the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific hurricane season Wednesday off Mexico’s western coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Adrian had sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph). The storm was expected to weaken again to a tropical storm by the weekend and keep heading out to sea. On Wednesday afternoon,…


IN-DEPTH: Tourist Paradise Costa Rica Under Siege from Illegal Immigrants

A tidal wave of humanity is sweeping over the idyllic rainforests and famous surf beaches of Costa Rica, one that has no end in sight. The Central American nation of barely 5 million people has reached a tipping point amidst columns of migrants heading north from Panama and the Darien Gap toward the United States. …


Experts Warn of Health Implications as Chicago Registers ‘Worst Air Quality in World’ Amid Canada Wildfires

Officials have warned of the health implications posed by the concerning air quality in Chicago after the U.S. state experienced the worst air quality in the world on June 27, triggered by the ongoing Canadian wildfires. The Air Quality Index in Chicago reached 195 on Tuesday, according to Swiss air technology company IQAir. Such a reading is considered…


Chicago Registers ‘Worst Air Quality in World’ Amid Canada Wildfires; Experts Warn of Health Implications

Chicago recorded the worst air quality in the world on June 27, triggered by continuing Canadian wildfires, and officials are warning about the health implications posed by the concerning air quality across the U.S. Midwest. The Air Quality Index in Chicago reached 195 on June 27, according to Swiss air technology company IQAir. Detroit was second at 171,…


Global Mining CEO Says Chile Easier to Deal With Than the Queensland Government

BHP CEO Mike Henry has continued pressuring the debt-heavy Queensland Labor government over its contentious decision to raise mining royalties in the coal-rich state. Henry reiterated that recent policies from the state (and federal) government would compel the global mining giant to pull investment from the region, despite major opportunities in critical mineral mining. “Capital…