Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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More People Live Alone in a Nation Built for Families
According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census (2020), 27.6% of all American households are occupied by just one person. This represents a significant increase from the 7.7% recorded in 1940. Since that decade, the percentage of Americans living alone has only been growing. The biggest jump occurred between 1970 and 1980, when it…
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5 Unnecessary Bills You Can Stop Paying in 2024
According to Forbes Health, improving finances was the second most popular New Year’s resolution for 2024. The report shows that 38% of people want to get their financial situation in order this year. So, if you, like many, made this promise to yourself, consider the following tips. It’s often easier said than done to stick…
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Anti-Semitic Incidents Rise in the U.S. After Hamas Attack on October 7
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States has sharply increased in the three months following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, according to new data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which tracked a total of 3,283 incidents against Jews between October 7 and January 7 — a 360% increase compared to…
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Alaska Airlines: What You Need to Know About the Boeing 737 Max 9?
A terrible incident involving Alaska Airlines on Friday (5), which left a hole in the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, raised safety concerns and left many air travelers worried and fearful. Investigators found a failure in a plug of the aircraft’s center door that came loose…
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Brazilian National Team Has New Coach: Dorival Junior
Dorival Junior left his position as coach of São Paulo to take over the Brazilian National Team, the club announced in a statement. A Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had already announced that Fernando Diniz, appointed interim last year, was dismissed and that a new coach would take over to prepare the team for the 2026…
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Severe Storm Leaves Part of the U.S. East Coast in State of Emergency
Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday (9), raising concerns about significant damage, power outages, and coastal flooding. The forecast indicates that some of the strongest winds will concentrate in North Carolina. In Florida, the storm has already cut power to more than 100,000 homes…
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Deceptive Advertising in the U.S. Could Be Costly
A woman from Florida is suing Hershey Co. and seeking $5 million in damages for deceptive advertising. The story began on Halloween when Hershey released Reese’s chocolates in packaging that suggested each candy had a carved pumpkin face, allowing the famous peanut butter filling to show through the eyes and mouth of the pumpkin. In…
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IRS Will Begin Accepting 2023 Tax Returns on January 29
If you like to file your taxes early, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday (8) that it will begin accepting federal income tax returns for 2023 starting on Monday, January 29. If you are among those who are not in a hurry to file, make sure to submit your return and pay any taxes…
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Actress Jodie Foster Says Generation Z Can Be ‘Really Annoying’ in the Workplace: Do You Agree?
In a recent interview, Jodie Foster criticized Generation Z for lacking ideal workplace ethics, stating they can be really annoying. She noted trends in younger employees wanting more control over their work environment.
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One Year After 1/8, Brazil’s Supreme Court Keeps 66 People in Prison
One year after the invasion of the government headquarters, Congress, and the Brazilian Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the outcome of the presidential elections, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison accused of inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled by the office of…