Author: Camelia Kirk

Sony is set to face a lawsuit worth up to 6.3 billion pounds ($7.9 billion) over allegations that the PlayStation maker abused its dominant position, resulting in unfair pricing to customers, a London court ruled on Tuesday. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) was sued last year on behalf of nearly nine million people in the UK who purchased digital games or add-on content through Sony’s PlayStation Store. Alex Neal, a consumer advocate who has worked on previous campaigns, brought the case against Sony. It says the company abused its dominant position by requiring the purchase and sale of digital games and…

The debate on sustainability issues is often biased. When we examine the attention given to different topics, there are some topics that seem more important than others. And with the idea of ​​the climate emergency, which we are all already feeling daily as extreme weather events become more frequent, the environmental agenda ends up taking precedence over others. Nothing against. However, it is important not to forget that the concept of sustainability is more comprehensive. In its environmental, social and governance concept, it is based on three pillars: environmental, social and governance. Good practices, on the one hand, do not…

1 of 1 Caixa and Banco do Brasil open an hour before debt renegotiation. — Photography: Marcelo Camargo/Brazilian Agency | disclosure Caixa and Banco do Brasil open an hour before debt renegotiation. — Photography: Marcelo Camargo/Brazilian Agency | disclosure The measure is part of Desenrola’s “D-Day”, promoted by the Ministry of Finance. Private banks such as Itao, Bradesco and Santander reported that they would not change the operating hours of their branches (see below). Bank and non-bank debts – such as electricity, water, credit card, retail, education and other bills – can be renegotiated. Debt discounts can reach 99%. According…

The municipality of Belo Horizonte announced that it will release the Aedes aegypti mosquito on Wednesday (22). The insects will contain bacteria WolbachiaAble to reduce the transmission of dengue, Zika and chikungunya. This is one of the disease prevention and control strategies implemented by the municipality. The release will take place in the Belvedere neighborhood, in the south-central area of ​​the capital. But what is the purpose of the procedure? The mosquitoes that will be released carry WolbachiaThese are bacteria that cannot be transmitted to humans or animals. As a result, the ability of Aedes aegypti to transmit dengue, Zika…

The Senator defends the importance of the exemption disclosure Senator Efraim Filho (Uniao Brasil-PB), author of the bill calling for the continuation of the payroll tax break for another four years, said the challenge facing Brazil is not to raise more money, but to “generate jobs.” The parliamentarian defended the importance of the “Dialogue with Real Life” project for Brazilians, and stated that without the exemption, 600,000 workers are expected to be laid off. Ephraim’s statement came after the Ministry of Finance sent a technical note recommending a veto on Law PL 334/2023. But in the parliamentarian’s assessment, even with…

Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state, was named the smartest city in the world for 2023, during the World Smart City Awards ceremony, held in Barcelona on November 8. The city received the award in recognition of innovative public policies, procedures, and urban planning programs that have enhanced the city’s social and economic growth and environmental sustainability. Read more: The World Smart Cities Awards, promoted by Fira Barcelona, ​​are the main global award for smart cities. This is the fifth time that Curitiba has emerged among the six smartest cities in the world. In the “Cities” category at the 2023…

In all member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter, the organization announced on Tuesday in a statement. This growth is the same as the previous quarter. The organization’s note indicates that GDP in the OECD as a whole exceeded the pre-pandemic level (which relates to the fourth quarter of 2019) by 6% in the quarter under analysis. In the Group of Seven countries (G7, which represents the seven largest economies in the world), GDP growth reached 0.6% on a quarterly basis in…

Image: reproduction. Experts in nutrition and neuroscience say protecting cognition through nutrition may be the future. This is also what was shown by a study conducted by the University of North Carolina in the United States, which revealed that the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), found in foods such as Parmesan and yogurt, can enhance cognitive health. Study suggests that changing the gut microbiome through probiotics, found in foods like kimchi, could be a strategy for improving memory – iStock/Getty Images According to experts, probiotics are widely available in nutritional supplements and are also found in fermented foods, such as…

Since September, many companies have adhered to the four-day work week in Brazil. The project, initiated by UK-based 4 Day Week Global, suggests companies adopt shorter working days to increase employee comfort, and thus also increase their preparedness. The model is 100-80-100™: pay 100%, work 80% of the time, stay productive 100%. However, the application of this model raises doubts among managers, especially regarding legal and labor issues. One of these questions concerns daily working hours. How are they doing? Lawyer Rodrigo Abreu, from the Lima Neto office, explains that the calculation of working hours must be done by individual…

In a speech during the World Summit Against Hunger in London, Minister of Development, Social Assistance, Family and Anti-Hunger, Wellington Dias, paved the way for the proposal to establish the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, designed by President Lula at the G20. Dias highlighted the importance of a global and coordinated approach to combating these problems and highlighted Brazil’s successful experience in reducing hunger during the first governments of the current president. The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is proposed as a joint effort between governments, international organizations and multilateral funds to combat food insecurity and poverty around…