Brawl Breaks Out at Capitals vs. Ducks Game — and Player Ejected for Spitting on Opponent

Photo: Nick Wass/AP/Shutterstock A hard-fought win turned into a knock-out, drag-out fight on the ice Monday night. When one of his teammates initiated a fight after a legal push in the second period, Garnet Hathaway stepped in to take on multiple Duck athletes. The scuffle behind the net mounted as refs struggled to separate the combatants. As Hathaway was being held back, Erik Gudbranson of the Ducks’ defense appeared to grab Hathaway, connecting a punch to his opponent that was reciprocated with a projectile of spit that landed on Gudbranson....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Gilbert Castillo

Braxton Berrios Denies Cheating on Sophia Culpo amid Rumored Fling with Alix Earle: 'Move On'

Sophia Culpo, Braxton Berrios, Alix Earle.Photo:Stefanie Keenan/Getty, Gotham/GC Images, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Stefanie Keenan/Getty, Gotham/GC Images, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Braxton Berrioshas broken his silence on his breakup withSophia Culpo. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver, 27, addressed the recent speculation that he cheated on Culpo, 26, during their two-year relationship after the model publicly stated that their relationship “didn’t end well or honestly.” In an Instagram story on Tuesday, Berrios explained that his intentions with the post weren’t to “start” or “fuel” any further rumors but to clarify the recent speculation....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · John Durham

Brayden Bowers 'Begged' Fiancée Christina Mandrell to Get a Manicure Before His Surprise Proposal (Exclusive)

Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell show off her Neil Lane engagement ring from Golden Wedding proposal.Photo:Disney/Eric McCandless Disney/Eric McCandless Brayden Bowersnailedhis on-air proposal toChristina Mandrell. But, he made sure that his wife-to-be had the picture-perfect manicure to go with her new Neil Lane sparkler. “I had absolutely no clue. Let me tell you, this man begged me to get my nails done today,” Mandrell tells PEOPLE exclusively. “She would not get her nails done,” Bowers adds....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Edward Lopez

Brayden Harrington Says Meeting President Joe Biden Was the Moment 'A Whole New Door Opened'

Photo: Owen and Jessica Harrington Brayden Harrington won’t let anything hold him back from achieving his dreams — including his speech impediment. The 14-year-old author and orator, who spoke at President Joe Biden’s inauguration and at the Democratic National Convention conference in 2020, suffers from a speech impediment and stutter. Though his impediments used to undermine his confidence, his feelings changed once he met theformer vice presidenton the campaign trail in February 2020....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Alexandra George

Brazil Bans Legal Burning for 60 Days in Attempt to Help Curb Wildfires Ravaging the Amazon

The president of Brazil has issued adecreebanning the use of fire as a means of clearing land for the next two months following a series of devastating wildfires that continue to ravage the Amazon rainforest. President Jair Bolsonaro signed the decree on Wednesday, days after announcing he would deploy military troops to help fight the blazes. JOAO LAET/AFP/Getty Bolsonaro, who took office in January, has faced international criticism for his response to the fires, especially after he initially rejected a $22 million pledge from nations attending the G7 summit in France....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Beth Porter

Brazil is Creating an Anti-Zika App for This Summer's Olympic Games

Photo: Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Hoping to ease visitors’ concerns over theZika virus, Brazil’s health ministry will launch a smartphone app to help detect the disease during this summer’s Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. The app will provide information on preventing the mosquito-borne illness, help users determine if they are exhibiting symptoms and if necessary direct them to the nearest hospital or pharmacy, according toAFP. The health ministry said the app that launches in May will be available in English, Portuguese Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Samantha Ibarra

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Hospitalized After 10 Days of Hiccups: 'Be Back Soon'

Photo: SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty ImagesJair M. Bolsonaro is in the hospital.On Wednesday, the president of Brazil, 66, was admitted due to an intestinal obstruction after 10 straight days of hiccups, according to a report from a local news agency,Agência Brasil.Initially brought to the Armed Forces Hospital in the country’s capital of Brasilia, Bolsonaro’s surgeon — who previously operated on the politician — decided to transfer him to Hospital Vila Nova Star in Sao Paulo, where he underwent additional tests....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Tiffany Gillespie

Brazil's President Tells Leonardo DiCaprio to 'Keep His Mouth Shut' After Speaking on Environmental Issues

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty, Andressa Anholete/Getty Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is taking aim atLeonardo DiCaprio. The politician, 67, called out DiCaprio, 47, while speaking with supporters who were in front of Brazil’s official presidential residence, the Alvorada Palace, on Tuesday, days after the actor urged young voters to participate in the country’s upcoming election,CNNreported. DiCaprio previously wrote in atweetlate last month that “youth voting is key in driving change for a healthy planet....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Cheryl Eaton

Brazilian Actress Claudia Raia Welcomes Baby at 56 After Surprise Pregnancy: 'We Made It Through'

Claudia Raia.Photo: Claudia Raia Instagram (2) Claudia Raiais a mom again. “Luca arrived lighting up Saturday night! He arrived here on February 11th, already claiming his space. We made it through,” the proud mom shared on Instagram, announcing the birth. The journey to the family’s new addition — who joins the actress' older children, daughter Sophia, 19, and son Enzo, 25, whom she shares with actor Edson Celulari — came after a whirlwind fertility journey....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Victoria Johnson

Brazilian Gang Leader Dresses as His Teen Daughter in a Failed Attempt to Break Out of Prison

Photo: Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration of Rio de Janeiro/AP/Shutterstock A Brazilian gang leader was caught impersonating his teenage daughter in an attempt to break out of a Rio de Janeiro prison on Saturday — marking his second try at escaping. Clauvino da Silva, also known as “Shorty,” may have gotten away with it — if he hadn’t appeared nervous in front of the guards at the Bangu prison complex, according to theAssociated Press....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Christopher Harrison

Brazilian Influencer and Reality TV Star, 29, Dies After Liposuction Surgery

Luana Andrade.Photo:Luana Andrade Instagram Luana Andrade Instagram According to local media outletGlobo 1, Luana Andrade died on Tuesday in a São Paulo hospital following an “aesthetic procedure.” The outlet reported that approximately two and a half hours into the surgery at São Luiz Hospital on Monday, Andrade suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to the ICU, but died Tuesday morning. Luana Andrade.Luana Andrade Instagram The statement continued, “The surgery was interrupted, and the patient underwent tests that revealed massive thrombosis....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Mr. Justin Martin DDS

Brazilian Model Caroline Bittencourt, 37, Drowns After Jumping in the Ocean to Save Her Dogs

Brazilian model Caroline Bittencourt died in São Paulo on Sunday after she drowned in an attempt to rescue her dogs who fell out of the sailboat she was on with her husband, Jorge Sestini. She was 37. According to TMZ, the devastating accident happened after a storm hit the couple’s boat and left their catamaran in rough waters, causing their two dogs to fall out. Bittencourt jumped in the water after her pets....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Michael Moore

Brazilian Pro Soccer Player Expecting Baby with Wife, Who Is the Niece of His Ex-Wife

Photo: Givanildo V. De Sousa/Instagram Roughly translated to English, the caption reads, “Today with a heart full of gratitude to GOD, I come to share with you that for the fourth time I am being blessed with another child. My heart overflows with so much happiness and I can only say thank you GOD.” Camila is the niece of the soccer player’s ex-wifeIran Angelo, with whom he shares three children, sonsIan, 13, andTiago, 11, plus 8-year-old daughterAlice....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Jennifer Mitchell