In the world of gemmology, the South American country of Brazil plays host to a variety of precious gemstones.

This is the boy named Givanildo. I came from Campina Grande, Paraíba, and you know me as “Hulk” on these pitches.

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Sandra Demontigny, 45, pushed Quebec to become one of the few places in the world to allow people to choose a medically assisted death sometimes years in advance. Luke Ching has made a name for ...

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March 7, 2025 • The World Cafe team compiled a playlist of "temporally robust" tunes as we mourn the loss of that precious, extra hour of sleep.

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