Ministério Público do Equador acusa sete pessoas como autores indiretos pelo assassinato do político e ex-jornalista Fernando Villavicencio, morto a tiros em Quito em 2023.
Empreendimento de luxo com hotel e shopping na Praia dos Ingleses, Florianópolis, foi paralisado em junho de 2023; investidores relatam prejuízos de até R$ 200 mil e Ministério Público de Santa Catarina investiga atraso na entrega.
Il presidente ecuadorese Daniel Noboa lancia un piano di sicurezza a Quito con 2.000 poliziotti e 2.000 militari aggiuntivi per contrastare la criminalità dopo recenti episodi di violenza.
Ghosting, ending relationships by ignoring communication, is increasingly prevalent in multiyear relationships, not just casual dating. Factors like "gender wars" discourse, avoidant attachment styles, and the ease of digital communication contribute to this trend, leaving many partners grappling with sudden disappearances.
Um filhote de beija-flor resgatado há mais de dois meses em Presidente Prudente (SP) está evoluindo sob os cuidados do veterinário Luís Felipe Zulim, apresentando mais independência e realizando os primeiros voos baixos, embora ainda dependa de alimentação e precise de mais tempo para ser solto na natureza.
Judy Bain, 81, discovered her grandfather was aviation pioneer Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Her mother, Elsie Barber, gave her up for adoption after a wartime affair with Brown's son, Buster, who died on D-day.
Research reveals low-income urban neighborhoods in Baltimore and Washington, DC, have more mosquitoes due to invasive nonnative trees. Rotting leaves from these plants provide a rich food source for larvae, leading to faster growth, increased survival, and larger adult mosquitoes, enhancing disease transmission.
New research from North Carolina State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S. is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to develop resistance to chemicals like pyrethroids. Genetic markers for resistance were found in 84% of sampled residential blocks in Wake County, NC, with higher prevalence in wealthier areas.
Google's Debug initiative seeks US government approval to release 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida to combat disease-carrying females. An expert reflects on a successful Australian trial that suppressed Aedes aegypti populations, offering insights into the safety and efficacy of the approach.
New research from NC State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S., particularly in wealthier areas of Wake County, North Carolina, is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to rapidly develop genetic resistance to pyrethroids, making them harder to control and raising public health concerns.
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue outbreak with 76,044 infections and 53 deaths since January, approaching 2017 levels. Hospitals in areas like Negombo are overwhelmed by a rapid influx of patients, forcing them to add beds and increase staff hours.
Climate change is expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes, like the Asian tiger mosquito, into temperate regions such as New England, increasing the risk of viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. While Connecticut has a statewide monitoring program, many areas, including parts of New York, lack comprehensive surveillance, hindering proactive prevention efforts.
Cuiabá registrou 568 casos de dengue em 2026 até 2 de julho, com uma morte confirmada e outra em investigação. A média semanal de notificações caiu em relação a 2025. Há 115 casos de chikungunya sem mortes.
Brazil is releasing genetically modified mosquitoes to combat a severe dengue fever outbreak, with over one million cases reported in two months. The modified males cause offspring to die, aiming to reduce disease-spreading populations.
As urban centers see a rise in compact, new-build apartments, homeowners are finding ways to personalize these spaces. From custom finishes and flexible furniture to meaningful decoration, individuals are transforming generic walls into personal sanctuaries, proving that a home's character isn't dictated by budget but by thoughtful choices.
Clarice, uma bebê de 18 dias, faleceu em São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, após contrair chikungunya da mãe durante a gestação. A cidade registra três mortes pela doença em pouco mais de um mês, incluindo mãe e filha.
TCE-ES recomenda 50 medidas para governo e prefeituras se prepararem para o Super El Niño em 2026/2027. Medidas incluem reforço em estoques de medicamentos, planos de abastecimento de água e combate à dengue. Governo estadual cria força-tarefa para enfrentar estiagem.
Junho de 2026 foi o mais quente já registrado na Europa Ocidental e o segundo mais quente globalmente, com temperaturas recordes também nos oceanos. Ondas de calor intensas causaram mortes e incêndios florestais, com o El Niño e o aquecimento global como fatores contribuintes.
Walt Disney World employs a five-point system to keep mosquitoes at bay without harsh chemicals, focusing on natural methods like water management, pest-repelling plants, garlic spray, insect zappers, and aromatic herbs. These strategies can be replicated at home for a pest-free environment.
Campinas (SP) foi escolhida pelo Ministério da Saúde para implementar o Método Wolbachia, que usa mosquitos Aedes aegypti com bactéria para impedir a transmissão de dengue, zika e chikungunya. A soltura dos insetos modificados começa em maio de 2027, com primeiros impactos previstos para 2028.
A new catnip-based lotion has shown effectiveness comparable to Deet in repelling mosquitoes during trials in Uganda. Developed to be affordable and locally producible, it aims to combat malaria by offering a sustainable alternative for rural communities.
O humorista Seu Waldemar foi solto pela Justiça de Goiás após quitar dívida de pensão alimentícia. A defesa informou que um acordo reduziu o débito, permitindo o pagamento de cerca de R$ 46 mil para a liberdade.
Moradores de Salvador denunciam acúmulo de caixões usados em cemitérios municipais, gerando mau cheiro e proliferação de insetos. Falta de manutenção, mato alto e túmulos quebrados também são queixas.
A widespread crypto scam on Meta's Threads app uses fake Mr Beast news screenshots and obscure URLs to promote over 10,000 malicious crypto casino websites. Security researchers Zach Edwards and Mark Beare note the scam's unusual tactics, designed to evade Meta's detection systems and exploit the Threads algorithm for visibility, raising questions about the platform's enforcement effectiveness.
