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Two Filipino jiu-jitsu champions will lead their country's delegation at an upcoming international games opening ceremony. The historic moment shines a spotlight on a martial art gaining momentum in the Philippines.
After years of missing the competitive fire from her Division I soccer days, a 31-year-old discovered jiu jitsu at a bachelorette party and found everything she'd been searching for. The martial art gave her back the challenge, community, and growth she craved.
A new short film uses Brazil's 1998 World Cup final as the backdrop for a Japanese Brazilian teenager's journey toward belonging. Director André Hayato Saito captures the beautiful complexity of finding your place in a country you call home.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from a Brazilian rainforest tree that blocks COVID-19 at multiple stages, potentially making it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Unlike existing antivirals that target just one weakness, these molecules stop viral entry, replication, and inflammation all at once.
A New Zealand security officer just earned a national grappling medal after training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for only one year. Ryan's rapid rise in the fast-growing sport shows what dedication and going all-in can achieve.
Three Brazilian sisters who have lived to a combined age of 316 just became the world's oldest living trio of siblings. Scientists believe their DNA could reveal why some people stay healthy past 100.
When a passenger tried to open exit doors and attacked a flight attendant 30,000 feet in the air, fellow travelers became heroes. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter and other passengers worked together to keep everyone safe until the plane could land.
A São Paulo startup discovered their wearable device was flying to the moon only when they watched NASA's Artemis II launch on TV. The unexpected adoption showcases how Brazilian innovation is reaching the world's most advanced space missions.
Thousands of Brazilian kids are picking up tennis rackets for the first time, inspired by 19-year-old João Fonseca's climb to world No. 29. Youth tournament registrations have jumped 34% nationwide as a new generation discovers the sport.
Brazilian students aged 9 to 18 are heading to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST Championship, one of the world's largest robotics tournaments. The diverse delegation from 10 states showcases how educational robotics is transforming young minds across Brazil.
Nineteen-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca rallied from two sets down to defeat tennis legend Novak Djokovic at the French Open, marking Djokovic's earliest exit since 2009. The epic five-set comeback signals the arrival of a thrilling new talent in men's tennis.
A man carved out a small watering hole in a Brazilian jungle and filmed what happened next. Within hours, parrots, wild cats, and even a giant lizard turned it into the neighborhood's favorite hangout spot.
George Pittar hadn't won a competition since age 15, but the 23-year-old just defeated four Brazilian world champions in one event to claim his first World Surf League title. The Manly surfer's triumph at Margaret River marks one of the most remarkable underdog victories in professional surfing.
A Brazilian company with 20 years of renewable energy expertise just brought game-changing technology to Italy's solar boom. Their smart systems are solving Europe's biggest clean energy headache: wasted power.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricket player just shattered international records with an extraordinary nine-wicket performance that's making headlines across the sports world. Laura Cardoso's historic achievement shows how emerging cricket nations are making their mark on the global stage.
A Brazilian city just made history by granting legal personhood to ocean waves, giving them the right to exist, regenerate, and stay clean. It's the first time any government has recognized part of the ocean as having its own legal rights.
A Brazilian court sentenced an illegal mining kingpin to 22 years in prison for devastating the Yanomami Indigenous Territory. The landmark ruling orders him to pay $6.1 million to the Indigenous people he harmed.
A Brazilian pianist has gone viral performing "Sweet Child O' Mine" using squeaky rubber chickens instead of vocals. Lord Vinheteiro's absurd musical talent has earned him millions of views and genuine praise for his pitch-perfect poultry performances.
Brazilian solar installers are using clever controllers to install systems up to six times larger than utilities allow, powering local operations while staying within export rules. The breakthrough is helping farmers expand their businesses without waiting years for grid upgrades.
Major Brazilian industries can slash energy costs by nearly a third by building their own solar plants instead of signing traditional power contracts. New research shows direct investment in solar delivers massive savings while powering the country's clean energy future.
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