A cross between a dive bar and a greasy spoon, Rio de Janeiro’s beloved (and proudly filthy) hole-in-the wall joints are some of the most democratic spaces in a deeply unequal city.
Tag: Quarantine (Life and Culture)
‘You’re Not Helpless’: For London Women, Learning to Fight Builds Confidence
After a year marked by isolation, loneliness and violence in the city, many self-defense and martial arts gyms say they are seeing more interest from women.
‘Today’s Outfit Is Confidence’: Atypical TikTok Star Enchants Mexico
Middle-aged and scarred, a Mexican journalist is breaking the mold of social media influencers with a message of pure positivity that resonates in dark times.
U.N. Surveys Suggest Violence Against Women Has Intensified in Pandemic
Almost half of the women who were surveyed said that they or a woman they knew had experience violence since the start of the outbreak.
Your Monday Briefing
A global climate agreement.
U.S. Allows Vaccinated Foreign Travelers to Enter
On Monday, after more than 18 months, restrictions that kept families separated and cost the global travel industry hundreds of billions of dollars were lifted.
With Tears, Hugs and Balloons, U.S. Allows Vaccinated Foreign Travelers to Enter
On Monday, after more than 18 months, restrictions that kept families separated and cost the global travel industry hundreds of billions of dollars were lifted.
U.S. Lifts Travel Ban for Vaccinated Foreigners
The change ends more than 18 months of restrictions that left families separated from loved ones and cost the global travel industry hundreds of billions of dollars.
Your Monday Briefing
China’s new official history.
As U.S. Travel Changes Near, Global Travelers Eagerly Await Reunions
On Monday, travelers from many other countries who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be allowed to enter the United States.