Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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California Offers Free Health Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants
California has recently become the first state in the country to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrants. Starting this year, 750,000 adults aged between 26 and 49 will become eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, the health plan offered by the state. It is estimated that the expansion of the benefit will cost $2.6 billion annually…
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NY Creates Rules to Limit Arrival of Immigrants. They Are Being Deported to NJ
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Hundreds of immigrants heading to New York were dumped in New Jersey over the New Year’s weekend, in an apparent attempt to circumvent a municipal order from the Big Apple aimed at limiting the number of immigrants arriving from the border to the city. Since last Saturday (30), 13 buses from Texas, carrying about 450…
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Do You Know How Much It Costs to Ring in the New Year at Times Square?
Some say you can’t put a price on the experience of ringing in the New Year at Times Square. But the business owners of the Big Apple’s tourism mecca know exactly how much to charge. Hotels and restaurants near Times Square are offering exclusive packages for New Year’s Eve celebrations with tickets ranging from $450…
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These Will Be The Best States To Buy Real Estate In 2024
The real estate market has experienced ups and downs across the country. The inconsistency is partly due to increasingly high mortgage rates and a low supply of properties. Homebuyers in 2024 will need to be more informed than ever. They will not only have to understand general trends but also local markets, which can differ…
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FIFA Threatens to Suspend Brazil from International Competitions Due to Political Interference
FIFA warned Brazil that it may suspend the national team and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its Football Federation leads to the election of a new president in January.
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Orlando Takes NY’s Spot as the Best City to Celebrate New Year’s. Do You Agree?
The boom of the Sunshine State (Florida) now includes the acclaim of being the best place in the United States to celebrate New Year’s, according to a new survey. The city of Orlando has surpassed the Big Apple as the country’s top New Year’s Eve gathering spot, WalletHub reported. Orlando’s rise as a New Year’s…
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Caravan With Estimated 8,000 Immigrants Heads Toward US-Mexico Border
A massive caravan of immigrants crossing Mexico with the goal of reaching the United States border is the largest in over a year – with an estimated number of more than 8,000 asylum seekers on the way. Immigrant families – primarily from Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras – set out for the United States on Sunday,…
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Didn’t Like the Gift? Returning It Isn’t So Easy Anymore
If you are thinking about returning a gift you just received for Christmas, be prepared to lose money. The Americans have gotten used to free returns, but a growing number of retailers are charging fees to accept products back. Macy’s, Abercrombie, J. Crew, H&M among other companies have added shipping fees for returns by mail.…
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Christmas Spending Increased, Challenging Recession Fears in the U.S.
Despite persistent inflation, Americans increased their Christmas spending, early data shows. This is a significant relief for retailers, who spent much of the year fearing that the economy would weaken further this year and that consumer spending would decline. Retail sales from November 1 to December 24 rose 3.1% compared to the previous year, according…
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Brazil Becomes the 9th Largest Economy in the World in 2023
With a projected growth of 3.1% in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Brazil will jump two positions and become the ninth largest economy in the world in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced this week. According to the institution, the country is expected to end the year with a nominal GDP of US$ 2.13 trillion,…