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“Without it, I might be dead”: the garden that saves lives – Positive News
The people of Rio de Janeiro are digging deep to create the largest urban garden in the world. In addition to feeding low-income families, the project brings many other benefits…
Paapa Essiedu heads to Cannes with Alex Garland’s ‘Men’ – Deadline
Deadline's annual Ones to Watch panel at Cannes is made up of actors and filmmakers who all bring something new to the festival. The accolade isn't always reserved for new faces; instead, we have selected people who are diversifying…
Hired ‘hackers’ attempt, and fail, to invade Brazil’s voting system
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — More than 20 would-be hackers gathered at the headquarters of Brazil's electoral authority in the capital this week. Their mission: to infiltrate the national electoral system before a highly anticipated race in…
How Black Millennials Are Changing The Vacation Home Industry
Itinerant registered nurse Brittney Burns launched his vacation rental unit business in 2021 while looking for new ways to earn passive income. Like many black millennials, Burns was exhausted from the workforce, and after years of working…
Brazilian Senate to investigate alleged Yanomami rape
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's Senate human rights committee is sending a team to Yanomami indigenous territory after reporting that a 12-year-old indigenous girl had been raped and murdered.In a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday,…
Vale unveils ‘massive’ buyout program amid Iron Windfall
(Bloomberg) -- Vale SA has unveiled its largest-ever share buyback program as the Brazilian iron ore and nickel giant rewards shareholders concerned about slowing Chinese demand.Bloomberg's Most ReadThe world's No. 2 iron ore company…
10 Best Hotels in Rio de Janeiro With Incredible Views
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are countless reasons to travel to the city, including a festive atmosphere beyond carnival, visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, and lying…
Rio Carnival groups fight for the right to party ahead of official celebrations | Rio de Janeiro
Some of Rio's most beloved street carnival groups say they are fighting for the right to party ahead of the city's first official celebrations since the coronavirus pandemic began.Rio's world-renowned samba schools will be back next week…
Top 10 of the most attractive beaches in Brazil
The coast is one of the most refreshing places, especially during the holidays. Visitors love to vacation in the coastal regions to enjoy the fantastic weather, play with the sand, enjoy the sea life like swimming, diving, snorkeling,…
How to avoid rental scams if you’re going to the Final Four
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — If you're trying to get to New Orleans to see the historic game between Duke and UNC, you'll have to be careful when booking accommodation because scammers try to trick you into believing that you're staying at…
Outlaw Airbnbs is given a reprieve of at least a year. Robert Gehrke explains why.
An effort to help cities regulate short-term rentals faced opposition in the general session of the Legislative Assembly this year. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Gehrke. | March 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m.Owners of…
Accor ALL Rio De Janeiro Third night free + double points until May 31, 2022 (book before March 11)
Accor has launched a new sale for stays in Rio de Janeiro until May 31, 2022, which must be booked by March 11.Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members get the third night free on rates with breakfast included and earn double points.The third…
Westerners book thousands of Airbnbs in Ukraine to support locals
Westerners have bought thousands of Airbnb vacation homes in Ukraine in a bid to support people in the war-torn country.Nearly £1.5million was spent on 61,000 holiday home bookings between March 2 and March 3, for stays that will never…
Travelers using Airbnb to donate money to Ukrainians affected by Russian invasion
In an effort to help Ukrainians affected by the ongoing Russian military invasion, people around the world are paying Airbnb rentals to provide financial assistance.According to The GuardianAirbnb users have launched a grassroots…
Discover Hogmanay in Scotland – Long Planet
You probably have an idea of what the traditional New Year celebration is in Scotland on December 31st. You better supersize these ideas.
This cuddly, Caledonian, cockey party is, in fact, a nearly week-long festival beginning shortly…
Ukrainian supporters make Airbnb reservations to ‘send some love’ to the battle zone
While many feel helpless amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, some are turning to Airbnb as a simple way to direct funds to those on the ground.Sarah Brown, an Airbnb host in Utah, booked a four-night stay in kyiv for $200, but said you…
In Rio, carnival revelers ignore ban – The Examiner
Diane Jeantet ASSOCIATED PRESS
RIO DE JANEIRO — The pandemic may have disrupted plans for Rio de Janeiro's carnival for a second straight year, but revelers who flocked to the Brazilian city for sun, sea and samba…
Airbnb Seeks To Support Crypto While Focusing On Free Housing For 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees –…
Airbnb confirms that it is looking to support cryptocurrency. The company also offered to house up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. According to the European Union, around four million people may attempt to leave Ukraine because of…
Fractionated Airbnb: Interview with Chris and Alia, Founders of the DAObnb NFT Collection
Chris and Alia's Web3, artistic and business operations span multiple projects. They are the owners of Birdhouse Tattoo in Portland, Oregon, the founders of Primate Social Society, and the founders and leaders of DAObnb. They also fund a…
How To Run My Business While Traveling The World Nonstop | by Jack Krier | February 2022
5 principles that help me run a business while traveling the planetPhoto by Austin Distel/ UnsplashI have been traveling non-stop for 3 and a half years now, never staying there for more than a month.During these years, I have built an…
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👋 Boula!*Welcome to Thursday, where NATO allies accuse Russia of lying about withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border, Airbus and Airbnb post record profits, and a soccer game sees a major national anthem woopsie. For the French daily…
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It's a parent's worst nightmare to find out their child needs heart surgery. When it happened to the parents of a two-year-old child in the central Italian city of Modena, there was something more to worry about: the blood transfusion…
Scary landslide destroys homes in historic Rio de Janeiro on top of a mountain
Scary moment landslide wipes out homes in historic Rio de Janeiro on top of mountain that has killed at least 110 people: search continues for 134 missing residentsBrazilian authorities say 110 people were confirmed dead on…
In Beijing 2022, the “awakened capital” in a delicate human rights situation | Labor Rights News
Taipei, Taiwan - Airbnb's "community" section reads like a who's who of progressive causes in the United States.
The short-term rental giant has donated to Black Lives Matter, provided housing for Afghan refugees and has top marks on a…
American Airlines and GOL Reach Agreement to Form Exclusive Partnership
(09 February 2022)
American Airlines has signed a definitive investment agreement with GOL, Brazil's largest airline.
The combined networks will offer customers more than 30…
IOC and Airbnb support athletes with travel grants for Beijing 2022
You viewed more than 50 articles in the last 12 months.Keep Olympic News FreeSupport insidethegames.biz for just £10For nearly 15 years now, insidethegames.biz has been at the forefront of fearless reporting on what's happening in the…
Sources: ESL aims to host 2022 CSGO Fall Major in Rio de Janeiro
ESL is working with Valve to host the second Counter-Strike Major of 2022 in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Dexerto can reveal.
Sources have told Dexerto that there are tentative plans for an ESL major, called IEM Rio Major, to…
Rio de Janeiro delays Carnival parades as omicron spreads in Brazil: NPR
A performer from the Beija Flor samba school parades…
Elza Soares, Brazilian samba singer, dies at 91 : NPR
Brazilian singer Elza Soares performs at the Rock in Rio…
Rio de Janeiro police move to regain control of some favelas – CBS17.com
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some 1,200 police were deployed Wednesday morning to Rio de Janeiro's working-class Jacarezinho neighborhood and surrounding areas, marking the start of a state effort to "reclaim territory," authorities…