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When Can You Get Health Insurance?
If you get health insurance through your job, through Medicare, or through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, you will have an open enrollment period. An open enrollment period is a window of time that occurs once a year — typically in the fall — when you can sign up for health insurance, adjust your…
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Government Launches Platform Listing Investments in Brazil and Worldwide
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services of Brazil has launched the InvestVis platform, which allows the general public to learn about investments made in Brazil and around the world. The tool enables users to see which countries invest the most in Brazil, which economic sectors receive the most international investments, where Brazilian investments…
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How American Households Have Changed?
In 1960, more than 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while just over 13% were single individuals without children. Today, this has reversed—by 2023, single individuals living alone and married couples without children have surpassed households of married parents. Single-person households have increased more than fivefold, from 6.9 million in 1960…
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46% of adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if left untreated. People with high blood pressure may not feel any symptoms. The only way to know is to measure blood pressure. Blood pressure is written as two…
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5 Facts About Childcare Costs in the U.S.
(1) Childcare costs vary widely across the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of childcare for one child – expressed in 2022 dollars – ranged from $5,357 to $17,171, according to the most recent estimates available from the U.S. Department of Labor. But these numbers differed significantly depending on various factors, including whether…
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80% of New Yorkers Believe the City is Unprepared for Climate-Related Risks
A recent survey reveals that an impressive 80% of New Yorkers feel their city is unprepared for climate-related risks.
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Pizzeria in Rio Among the Best in the World
Rome, New York, and São Paulo? No way! In Rio, you can also enjoy quality pizza! The guide 50 Top Pizza has chosen the best artisanal pizza in the world, and the Rio-based Ferro e Farinha came in 8th place. Dough, sauce, ingredients, and customer service were some of the criteria used in the voting.…
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Anitta to Perform at Copacabana New Year’s Eve
Anitta, Caetano Veloso, Ivete Sangalo, and Maria Bethânia were the first attractions announced for the 2025 New Year’s Eve in Rio, internationally known as the largest New Year’s celebration in the world.
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Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Travel Destinations and Trends for 2025
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Lonely Planet, the global authority on travel, has revealed its top destinations to visit next year with the launch of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. The 15th edition of this bestselling book features 30 must-visit destinations around the world and, for the first time, the title includes the top 10 travel trend predictions for…
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G20 to be held in Rio in November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the 19 largest economies in the world, along with the European Union and, starting in 2023, the African Union. With an annual rotating presidency, the G20 operates in annual cycles, involving various ministerial and technical meetings that culminate in the summit of heads of state and…