An individual shares their family's five-year journey and eight practical strategies for reducing ultra-processed foods (UPF) in their diet, drawing on expert advice from Kary Rappaport, Julia Wolfson, and Penny Stankiewicz, emphasizing plant-based eating, cooking skills, and consistency.
US lawmakers are exploring tariffs, port fees, and sanctions against China's shipbuilding industry to rebuild America's commercial fleet. Citing economic and national security concerns, members of Congress acknowledge that penalties alone may not suffice to restore US capacity.
O governo adiou por seis meses a obrigatoriedade de inscrição no CNPJ e emissão de documentos fiscais para autônomos, produtores rurais e prestadores de serviços, inicialmente prevista para julho. A medida, oficializada pelo Decreto nº 13.075, estende o prazo até 1º de janeiro de 2027 para adaptação à Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS), parte da reforma tributária.
A CNI manteve a projeção de crescimento do PIB brasileiro em 2% para 2024, mas revisou a inflação para 5%, citando pressões de alimentos e combustíveis. A entidade alerta para juros altos e desafios fiscais, enquanto a indústria extrativa e o agronegócio impulsionam o crescimento, com riscos externos do Oriente Médio e tarifas dos EUA.
A California man is suing Microsoft in a proposed class-action lawsuit, alleging the company pocketed government refunds from illegal Trump-era tariffs instead of passing them to consumers who paid inflated Xbox prices. Similar lawsuits target other retailers like Costco, while some companies like FedEx and UPS plan to issue refunds.
Ukraine attacked four Wildberries warehouses in Russia, escalating its drone campaign against the country's top online retailer. The strikes, targeting a key economic driver, threaten disruption for businesses and millions of Russian consumers.
Samsung Electronics AmericaはBarclays US Consumer BankとVisaネットワークを通じて「Samsung Galaxy Card」を発表。7月22日より申込受付を開始し、サムスン製品購入で5％、Samsung Wallet決済で3％などのキャッシュ還元を提供する。
South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence and a 20m won fine for the owner of a two-Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant. The charges stem from violating food sanitation laws by serving desserts topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local regulations.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered Paytm to refund a cancelled flight ticket amount of Rs 6,437, along with Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 in legal costs, to a customer. Paytm was found liable for "deficiency in service" for failing to ensure the refund reached the customer, despite the airline transferring the money to Paytm.
La nueva ley antitabaco, aprobada en Consejo de Ministros, amplía los espacios sin humo a terrazas, playas y festivales, y prohíbe el consumo de productos relacionados con el tabaco a menores de 18 años. La medida genera opiniones encontradas entre fumadores y no fumadores sobre su impacto en la salud pública y las libertades individuales.
The anonymous owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces a one-year jail term for violating food safety regulations by serving black ants on sorbet. Seoul prosecutors requested the prison term, as only 10 insect species are approved for human consumption under South Korean law, and the ants were imported.
Relatório MapBiomas indica que a área queimada na região de 46 cidades diminuiu 23,85% em 2025, totalizando 10,2 mil hectares. Contudo, Bragança Paulista teve um aumento de 168,9% e registrou o maior número desde 1985, com 976 hectares consumidos.
Em Praia Grande, SP, uma mãe com filhos autistas foi detida por seguranças do Atacadão por mais de duas horas após uma falha no pagamento via Pix, sendo acusada de roubo mesmo com comprovante. O Atacadão atribuiu o problema a uma instabilidade sistêmica nacional.
O Ministério Público denunciou o empresário Murilo Abite por homicídio culposo e lesão corporal culposa pela morte da nutricionista Daniella Rooth em Guarujá. Ele dirigia embriagado e permitiu passageiros sem cinto. O MP pede indenização de R$ 100 mil aos herdeiros da vítima.
Luxury car sales in China dropped significantly last month and in the first half of the year, with brands like Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover experiencing declines as wealthy consumers increasingly favor electric vehicles due to rising crude oil prices.
Invasive sea lampreys, dubbed 'vampire fish,' devastate Great Lakes fish populations, impacting a multi-billion dollar industry. A US-Canada partnership and a chemical lampricide control them, but a 2020-21 lapse saw populations surge. New legislation proposes $500M to find solutions for this and other invasive species.
China's electric vehicle industry is being examined as a potential blueprint for developing countries to foster their own domestic champions. Electrification has lowered traditional entry barriers, and China's vast supply chain offers a faster foothold for aspiring carmakers.
Amazon has been using various tactics to pressure suppliers into raising prices on rival retailers' sites, according to internal emails and court claims, potentially affecting consumer prices across platforms.
Em Salvador, a operação "Sorriso Seguro" da Polícia Civil, com apoio da Vigilância Sanitária e CRO, interditou totalmente duas clínicas e parcialmente cinco em sete bairros. A ação, motivada por denúncia de paciente, revelou sujeira, equipamentos precários e profissionais não regulamentados.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak causing diarrhea has made American consumers wary of grocery-bought produce, leading to increased demand for locally-harvested goods in Missouri. Farmers like Dave Thies and Josh Smith report a surge in calls from customers seeking safe, local lettuce, despite federal assurances that the outbreak is under control.
O ministro Luiz Marinho assinou portaria que regulamenta o trabalho no comércio em feriados, exigindo autorização via Convenção Coletiva de Trabalho para a maioria dos setores. Atividades essenciais mantêm autorização permanente, buscando segurança jurídica e diálogo entre empregadores e trabalhadores.
India's consumption patterns have dramatically shifted from basic needs to experiences and lifestyle choices, now driving nearly 60% of the country's GDP. While this boom is visible across urban and rural areas, fueled by rising incomes and aspirations, it also raises concerns about increasing household debt and financial insecurity, particularly among younger generations who prioritize immediate gratification over long-term savings.
Instagram has introduced new features like audio replacement and grid reordering, primarily aimed at content creators to enhance their ability to monetize and compete with TikTok. These updates, alongside a new premium subscription tier, reflect a strategic shift in the platform's focus, potentially alienating casual users.
Morellato Group, la principale azienda italiana di gioielleria e orologeria, ha chiuso l'esercizio al 28 febbraio con un fatturato consolidato di 750 milioni di euro (+4%) e un Ebitda margin del 21%, confermando la sua solidità grazie a un modello integrato e una strategia omnichannel.
