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AP PHOTOS: A Carnival day in Brazil, from a morning street party to an evening samba parade

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A typical Carnival day in Brazil starts around 7 a.m., when the first blocos — as the free street parties are known — start their loud and colorful musical journey down the city’s streets. Drummers, stilt walkers, trumpet players and other performers, all dressed up and lacquered in glitter, attract thousands of followers. Blocos are … Read more

Brazil’s aluminum can street party brings joy, and a green message, to revelers

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MADRE DE DEUS, Brazil — They couldn’t see it, but they could hear it. Carnival revelers Sunday in northeastern Brazil ‘s Madre de Deus heard the aluminum can street party before spotting it: More than 30 paraders decked out in cumbersome outfits made from hundreds of beer and soda cans clanged their way around the … Read more

Putin hints at swapping Wall Street Journal reporter for Russian prisoner

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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in Russia on spying charges, is escorted out of the Lefortovsky Court building in Moscow on Jan. 26, 2024. Alexander Nemenov | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin said “an agreement can be reached” over the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, signaling … Read more

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian attack helicopter in fierce street battle for Avdiivka city

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces claimed Thursday to have shot down a Russian attack helicopter in eastern Ukraine near the city of Avdiivka, where soldiers are fighting from street to street as Russia’s army steps up its four-month campaign to surround Kyiv’s defending troops. Ukrainian soldiers used a portable anti-aircraft missile to take down … Read more

The True Story Behind ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

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The Big Picture The Wolf of Wall Street accurately reflects the true story of Jordan Belfort’s illegal activities and debaucherous lifestyle on Wall Street. The film’s depiction of Jordan Belfort’s drug use, involvement with sex workers, and criminality is mostly accurate, with some embellishments for dramatic effect. Several characters in the film, including Donnie Azoff … Read more

Wall Street anxious over Fed concerns

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U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC … Read more

Lego’s epic limited-edition Parisian Street and Mountain Fortress are about to go on sale

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If you consider yourself a diehard fan of adult-grade Lego, you might want to be hovering over these buy buttons on Wednesday, February 7th, at 11AM ET. That’s when Lego will begin selling five limited-edition sets that are literally a fan dream come true: fans entered a BrickLink Designer Program contest to create these Lego … Read more

Wall Street rattled over Fed worries

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A trader works, as a screen displays a news conference by Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell following the Fed rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 31, 2024.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets … Read more

Tech earnings not good enough for Wall Street

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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You … Read more