The Supreme Federal Court, through Minister Cármen Lúcia, rejected the annulment of a decision requiring former Operation Car Wash prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol to compensate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva R$ 75,000 for moral damages related to a 2016 PowerPoint presentation accusing Lula of leading a criminal organization. The rejection was based on procedural grounds without addressing the merits. The Superior Court of Justice had previously condemned Dallagnol for using derogatory and non-technical language against Lula.

The city of Santos is seeking emotional sponsors for teenagers through a program established by municipal law and the Child and Adolescent Statute since 2020. The initiative, led by the Social Development Secretariat, aims to create bonds between civil society members and children or teenagers in shelters without family reintegration prospects. Psychologist Biancha Meneguin Pereira Bordinhon emphasizes the program's significant impact on youths who lack adoption or family return opportunities. Interested sponsors must meet specific criteria, including being over 21, residing in Santos, and having no judicial demands. The process involves interviews, home visits, and theoretical preparation.

São Vicente has launched its winter campaign to support vulnerable populations, led by the Social Development Secretariat and the Social Solidarity Fund. The 'Warm Hug Campaign' collects winter clothing and blankets for those in need, with over 38,000 items donated in 2022. Thaynã Amado, president of the Social Solidarity Fund, underscores the importance of donations during this challenging season. Donation points are set up across the city, and emergency protocols for the homeless have been activated, including expanded shelter capacity and night-time facilities. The municipality also offers additional institutional shelters for families and individuals facing direct violence.

The São Paulo State Department of Finance and Planning has released R$ 36.9 million in credits from the Nota Fiscal Paulista program for January 2023. Individuals who included their CPF in fiscal receipts will receive R$ 16.8 million, while R$ 19.6 million will be allocated to charitable organizations across the state. Condominiums and Simples Nacional taxpayers will receive R$ 19.3 thousand and R$ 436.5 thousand, respectively. The total credits distributed in 2023 have surpassed R$ 197 million. Participants can transfer the credits to their bank accounts using the official app or website.

Praia Grande has lifted the mandatory use of masks in health units and public transport, following guidelines from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the World Health Organization's declaration of the end of the international public health emergency related to COVID-19. The decision comes as the pandemic is under control in Praia Grande, with high vaccination rates nearing one million doses. Mask use is now optional in medical facilities, public transport, and other environments like offices and gyms, except when personal protective equipment is required for health professionals. The local Scientific Technical Committee continues to monitor the situation and may issue new recommendations if necessary.

The Centro de Cultura Patrícia Galvão in Santos is undergoing restoration to prevent natural deterioration. The project, led by the construction company Mollinari and funded by the state government through Dadetur, includes testing and replacing deteriorated concrete and steel structures. The restoration, planned in phases to avoid disrupting the theater's operations, aims to modernize the facility. The first phase, completed in 2022, involved the restoration of the Teatro Municipal Braz Cubas' roof. The second phase focuses on the building's facade and brises, with completion expected by February 2024.

Cubatão is competing for the Top Tourist Destinations award for the third consecutive year, participating in the categories of Ecotourism, Fishing, and Studies and Exchange. The award, organized by the Associação dos Dirigentes de Vendas do Brasil and the Associação Mundial dos Profissionais de Viagens e Turismo, recognizes municipalities and regions that invest in tourism. Secretary of Tourism Fabrício Lopes emphasizes the variety of activities in Cubatão, including Parque Caminhos do Mar, Núcleo Itutinga-Pilões, and the recently resumed Torneio de Pesca da Tainha. Voting is open to the public, requiring a Facebook or Google login.

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court has ordered the immediate execution of former federal deputy Daniel Silveira's sentence of eight years and nine months in prison. Silveira, who was previously detained for violating house arrest rules and attacking the Supreme Court, will undergo standard medical examinations before serving his sentence, with time already served deducted. This decision follows the Supreme Court's annulment of a constitutional pardon granted by former President Jair Bolsonaro to prevent Silveira's imprisonment.

The self-defense workshop for women in Santos aims to teach techniques to prevent aggression, rape, or sexual violence. Organized by the Secretaria Municipal da Mulher, Cidadania e Direitos Humanos, the course has been available since 2019 and has expanded to include women with disabilities and transgender women. The next session is on September 23 at the Centro Esportivo da Zona Noroeste, led by karate instructor Fábio Abreu and former muay thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete Allane Pinheiro. The workshop will cover evasive techniques, ground projection, and the use of natural body weapons.

The 11th edition of the Parampara Yoga Festival, organized by Goa Experiências Culturais, is set to take place in Santos on Saturday, featuring a range of activities including yoga, meditation, well-being, self-knowledge, and spirituality. The festival celebrates International Yoga Day, established by the UN, and will include various professionals and performances, with the aim of raising awareness about the benefits of the ancient practice originating from India.