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‘Best Brazilian fighter to ever exist’: Alex Pereira’s unreal KO of Magmomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 sets off MMA world

‘Best Brazilian fighter to ever exist’: Alex Pereira’s unreal KO of Magmomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 sets off MMA world

  Make Alex Pereira mad at your own risk. After enduring seven months of relentless poking and gloating from Magomed Ankalaev since their March bout, Pereira exacted the sweetest brand of revenge imaginable at UFC 320 on Saturday, brutally knocking Ankalaev out in just 80 seconds to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title, then memeing over the ex-champ’s battered body …

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Video captured of rare fish species “climbing” Brazilian waterfalls

Video captured of rare fish species “climbing” Brazilian waterfalls

In November 2024 in southern Brazil, thousands of bumblebee catfish, Rhyacoglanis paranensis, were filmed climbing waterfalls, according to a peer reviewed study. The event took place at the Sossego waterfall on the Aquidauana River in the Paraguay River basin of Mato Grosso do Sul. Environmental Military Police first spotted the ascent on slick rock faces between about 3 …

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US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice with sanctions – Reuters

US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice with sanctions  Reuters US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas  Al Jazeera US sanctions wife of Brazilian judge who oversaw Bolsonaro prosecution  Politico US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice Moraes with sanctions  Reuters US Sanctions Brazilian Justice Moraes’ Wife Under Magnitsky Act  Bloomberg.com Source link

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Brazilian Jaguar Makes Unbelievable Swim, Setting New Record!

Brazilian Jaguar Makes Unbelievable Swim, Setting New Record!

A jaguar in Brazil has recently made headlines for an extraordinary feat that has left scientists puzzled and intrigued. In a rare event, the jaguar was captured on camera performing a swim that surpassed any previously documented distance for the species. According to Live Science, the swim not only broke records but also raised questions about the animal’s behavior and …

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Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89

Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89

Hermeto Pascoal, the innovative Brazilian composer famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music, has died at the age of 89. The self taught multi-instrumentalist rose from child poverty to international fame – with Miles Davis calling him the most “important musician on the planet”. He was “surrounded by family and fellow musicians,” a statement announcing his death says. …

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Meet the Brazilian judge who led the trial of Bolsonaro

Meet the Brazilian judge who led the trial of Bolsonaro

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Some Brazilian historians now count 14 coup attempts in the republic’s 136 years. Some have been successful, including the one that installed a military dictatorship between 1964-1985. But only the latest, which a Supreme Court panel ruled was orchestrated by former President Jair Bolsonaro, ended with prison sentences for its leaders, instigators and supporters, many of …

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Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian music legend known as ‘the Sorcerer’, dies aged 89 | Jazz

Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian music legend known as ‘the Sorcerer’, dies aged 89 | Jazz

The Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who played – and even boxed – with Miles Davis and was known as “the Sorcerer” for coaxing tunes from everything from a live piglet to water-filled kettles, died on Saturday aged 89. According to a message shared on his social media pages, Pascoal “passed surrounded by family and fellow musicians”. Pascoal became an instantly …

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Scientists Unearth 80-Million-Year-Old Brazilian Sauropod Fossils Revealing Fatal Osteomyelitis Infection Killed Six Dinosaurs

Scientists Unearth 80-Million-Year-Old Brazilian Sauropod Fossils Revealing Fatal Osteomyelitis Infection Killed Six Dinosaurs

IN A NUTSHELL 🦕 Researchers discovered 80-million-year-old fossils in Brazil, highlighting the presence of osteomyelitis in sauropod dinosaurs. 🔍 Advanced analysis techniques revealed distinct lesions on the bones, providing insights into the disease’s progression. 🌿 Environmental factors, such as arid climates and stagnant water, likely facilitated the spread of the infection. 📚 The findings enhance our understanding of dinosaur health …

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