The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades. Revelers taking part in the ...

Rio de Janeiro police officers kitted themselves out as thieves from the series “Money Heist” and as Jason Voorhees from the “Friday the 13th” horror movie franchise to blend in with crowds ...

When Lourdes Barreto fled her home in Brazil’s northeastern state of Paraiba as a teenager — a move that launched her into sex work and a lifetime of activism — she never imagined that six decades ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida lawmakers are considering SB 986 and HB 389 to expand bans on smoking and vaping in public places, including streets, ...

Brazil president to receive unprecedented honour at opening night of procession with a giant effigy of him He is a giant of Brazilian politics and soon he will become a giant of Brazilian carnival too ...

Vaping and smoking could be banned in certain outdoor spaces such as outside hospitals, schools and children’s playgrounds. The Department of Health and Social Care will also launch a public ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Respiratory illnesses are surging at urgent care clinics across the New Orleans area following Carnival season, with doctors reporting four viruses circulating simultaneously. Dr.

RIO DE JANEIRO — The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the festivities. Until Wednesday, ...

Vaping is back in the news with health chiefs set to consider a ban on the growing trend in more public areas in a bid to protect others from the 'significant harm' of second-hand smoke. As previously ...

As people head back to work Tuesday after the long holiday weekend, beads will be flying, crawfish boiling and parades rolling in New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also known ...