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Major Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season
The days of filing paper tax returns are over, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to deceive victims. Just in 2023, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes. And the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence means that tax scams this year…
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What You Need to Know About Digital Mortgage Tools
With the increased use of digital tools, the mortgage process today looks quite different from what it was for previous generations. These new technologies can make the real estate loan process more efficient for both homebuyers and those refinancing their mortgage. However, it is important to understand how your information is being used. To help…
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Mardi Gras 2025 Falls on Tuesday, March 4
Mardi Gras Day is March 4, 2025. Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival season, as it always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. What you need to know about Mardi Gras:Do I need tickets?No tickets are required to see a parade… all of them are FREE!!…
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Fernanda Torres wins Best Actress in Drama at the Satellite Awards
Another award for Fernanda Torres. After winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress in the Drama category in early January, the Brazilian actress who played Eunice Paiva in “Ainda Estou Aqui” took home the award for best actress in a drama film at the Satellite Awards, hosted by the International Press Academy. Torres competed against…
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Pioneering Exhibition with the Annex of Anne Frank Opens in New York
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in Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Middle East, United States, WarFor the first time in history, an exhibition outside Amsterdam will immerse visitors in the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to avoid Nazi capture and where she wrote her famous diary. Anne Frank The Exhibition opened in New York City at the Center for…
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Global Destinations Take Measures Against Mass Tourism
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Around the world, once serene landscapes and iconic monuments are being overwhelmed by a rising tide of mass tourism. From the cobbled streets of Venice to the sun-kissed beaches of Thailand, destinations that once thrived on their natural beauty and cultural heritage are now struggling under the weight of their popularity. In response, local governments…
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Many New Experiences Debuting in Orlando in 2025
Orlando will debut more than 25 new experiences in 2025, including its first new theme park in over 25 years, promising an “Unbelievably Real” getaway filled with themed restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
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Which American States Depend Most on Federal Aid?
Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all federal funding. The measure received so much negative feedback that the government decided to revoke it, at least for now. In 2021, the U.S. government provided nearly $1.3 trillion to state and local governments through federal grants. These grants accounted for one-fifth of total state revenues,…
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The Ongoing Debate on Birthright Citizenship: Legal, Political, and Social Tensions Rise
As soon as Donald Trump inaugurated his second term in January, one of his first executive actions was to end birthright citizenship. The measure was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, and it seems that a long discussion on the subject is heading to federal courts. Since then, the debate surrounding birthright citizenship in the…
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Deportations of Brazilians from the US Increased Since 2018
The number of Brazilian immigrants removed from the US has grown following an agreement signed in 2018 between the presidents of the two countries at the time — Michel Temer and Donald Trump (during his first term). The agreement allows repatriation flights for undocumented immigrants who could no longer appeal to the US administration. According…