An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has led to 43 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda, with over 1,100 suspected cases under investigation. Brazil is monitoring two possible cases but assesses the risk of spread as very low.
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Taylor Swift has postponed her Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show. In response, Swift posted a handwritten note expressing her grief and shock, and the mayor of Rio de Janeiro has demanded changes to the stadium before the final two shows. Swift's team has released a statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased fan, and fans are encouraged to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Taylor Swift is mourning the loss of one of her fans who passed away prior to her show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In an Instagram post, Swift expressed her grief and asked for privacy for the family and friends of the deceased. Videos on social media from the performance showed Swift saying people should “take a moment and hold onto each other” in memory of the fan.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
New York Rep. George Santos has signed a non-prosecution agreement with public prosecutors in Brazil to avoid prosecution for forging two stolen checks in 2008. His lawyer and the prosecutors' office have declined to comment on the details of the agreement. Santos has denied any wrongdoing and is currently running for re-election, though it is unclear if the agreement in Brazil will have any effect on the charges he is facing in the U.S.
Brazilian Federal Police conducted a major operation on Wednesday, searching former President Jair Bolsonaro's home and seizing his phone as part of an investigation into alleged falsification of COVID-19 vaccine cards. Mauro Cid, one of Bolsonaro's closest allies, was arrested and several other locations were searched. The police said the "false data" were allegedly added to the database between November and December 2020, potentially undermining the government's efforts to contain the virus.
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Congressman George Santos of New York has been accused of performing in drag in Brazil by a Brazilian drag performer, but he denies the claims. He has not commented further on the matter, but it appears he may have confirmed a decade ago that he performed in drag as a teenager in Brazil. The controversy has sparked a debate about the role of drag in LGBTQ+ culture and the importance of respecting people’s privacy.