As women around the world enjoy broader opportunities and expanding roles, they’re also experiencing one other increase in their lives — stress.
Brazil
Watch: Amazing Goal Leads to U.S. Victory Against Brazil in Women’s World Cup
After a tie score of 2-2 in USA vs. Brazil’s quarterfinal match of the Women’s World Cup, an exhilarating finale of penalty kicks kicked the score up to 5-3, edging the U.S team to victory and sending them to the semifinals.
Brazil ‘s Amazon Deforestation Prompts ‘Crisis Cabinet’
Not even Brazil’s environmental minister can explain the cause of a sudden and unexpected surge in deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon. All Izabella Teixeira could say was that the 27% spike between August 2010 and this year …
The World’s ‘New’ Oldest Woman: Brazil’s Maria Gomes Valentim, 114
At 114 years and 313 days, Maria Gomes Valentim now holds the Guinness World Record for Oldest Living Person, the organization announced Wednesday.
Scientists Discover 657 Islands Sitting Under Our Noses
Christopher Columbus, prepare to be blown away.
Brimming Billfolds: Which Countries Have the Most Billionaires?
They are the richest of the rich, the ones with more money than one can ever spend. But it’s no longer uniquely American.
Reading While Eating for March 25: A Waste of Money
Friday’s links don’t have an $8,000 dog bed or the world’s largest home aquarium. But we’ll show you people who do.
Does South African Airways Have a Drug Problem?
They say admitting it is the first step. (via Global Spin)
Ronaldo Retiring from Soccer After 18-Year Career
Brazilian soccer phenom Ronaldo announced Monday his retirement from The Beautiful Game after 18 years because of his body’s inability to keep up with the pace of the sport, the Associated Press reported.
The Next Viral Star: Brazilian Cab Driver Does A Pitch-Perfect Michael Jackson
The King of Pop is alive and well. He’s just taking some time off, driving a taxi in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Weekend Wrap-Up: A Trio of Floods, Tunisia Unrest, Jets Triumph
Happy Monday, NewsFeeders! We hope most of you are still home in your pajamas enjoying a three-day weekend in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Over 300 Killed in Brazil Floods and Mudslides
Just as things were getting better in Australia, they’re getting worse in Brazil.
