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The film Flow has led to a surge in black cat adoptions

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In Brazil, black cats are finding new homes thanks to the Oscar-winning film ​Flow​

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Rag Time

The Equalizers

A secret history of the fight for social justice among Brazil’s greatest soccer stars of the past century

Panic Attack

Human trafficking activists are out to protect the rights of society’s most vulnerable, right? Tell that to Brazil’s sex worker community.

Stimulant of the Masses

Meet the radical ex-priest who took on Brazil's military dictatorship.

The Professionals

The Brazilian government has built an army of reuse masters, repair geniuses, and recycling experts, and it's paying off.

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Getting Outside the Classroom in Brazil

São Paulo's journalism school proves that if you can tell a story you can control the world.

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These Melting 'Ice Men' Sculptures Put Focus on Global Warming

Brazilian artist Néle Azevedo's "ice men" have melted away everywhere from Ireland to Berlin in an effort to raise awareness around climate change.

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VIDEO: POV of the Brazilian Protests

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Watch This Video and Help #ChangeBrazil

News out of Syria and Turkey have overshadowed the recent uprisings in Rio. This video from #ChangeBrazil helps explain the origin of the protests.

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Cash for Culture: Brazil Gives Workers $25 a Month to Spend on the Arts

The Brazilian government gives it workers $25 a month to use on culture.

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Rebrand Your ‘Hood for Good

How can we use the power of branding to strengthen a shared identity and spark positive change in the neighborhoods and cities where we live?

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In Brazil, Voting Is So Sexy the Paparazzi Show Up

TV star Angélica shows she is back into shape just one week after giving birth to her first daughter, while walking down to her voting booth in...

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People Are Awesome: Dolphin Pod Beached Then Rescued by Brazilian Tourists

Watch a dozen Brazilians drop their caipirinhas (one even quickly strips to his Speedo) to hurry to the rescue of a pod of beached dolphins.

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Brazilian Soccer Team Asks Super Fans to Show Their Support in Blood

Brazilian team EC Vítoria is ditching its trademark red and black-striped uniform as part of a campaign to encourage fans to donate blood.

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In Rio, a Day Care Evolves Into a Sustainable Business

This sewing co-op and nursery supports its community with sustainable products.

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Can Brazil Teach Us How to Get Over Our Vocational Education Snobbery?

With the economy being what it is, it's time for us to get over our antiquated ideas of career prestige.

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Is College Worth the Money? Reflections from Six Graduates of the Class of 2011

Their answers about whether their degrees are worth it might just surprise you.

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