R IO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized, Rio’s state health department said ...

White House looking to slash $40 billion from health department, Washington Post reports The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is looking to cut some $40 billion in funding from its ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — As Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and ...

The carnival, which has earned the distinction of being “The Greatest Show on Earth,” saw participants in dazzling costumes and energetic performances.

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a massive economic powerhouse ... ranging from roles in samba schools (costume designers, dancers, musicians) to positions in hospitality, security, transportation ...

according to a 2019 report by MUCA and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. They often spend hours on public transport each day trekking into the city from the poor periphery. During Carnival, being ...