Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Trump Promises Mass Detention and Deportation If Elected Again
Former President Donald Trump is planning an expansion of the hardline immigration policies from his first term if elected for a second term in 2024. Part of the promised package includes detaining undocumented immigrants already in the United States and placing them in detention camps while awaiting deportation. The plans, reported by The New York…
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The Surrealism of Paulo Govea is on Display in New York
Check out the intriguing surrealist art of Paulo Govea at the event “People of Our Time: The Pulse of Today’s World on Canvas,” which was inaugurated this week at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York and will be on display until January 8, 2024. The exhibition will transport you to a world where…
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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
It’s a morbid but common concern: what happens to your credit card debt when you die? If we consider that the average credit card balance per person in the United States is $6,365 in 2023, the likelihood of someone unexpectedly dying and leaving an unpaid credit card balance is significant. What happens to your credit…
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Americans Living Abroad: Should They Renounce Their American Citizenship for Financial Reasons?
American citizens who move to another country still have the responsibility to report their income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Therefore, sometimes, in addition to the taxes paid in their country of residence, these citizens still need to pay taxes in the United States. It is not surprising that the idea of renouncing U.S.…
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US Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pause’ in Gaza War for the First Time
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel on Friday (3) and used his meeting with Israeli leaders to advocate for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza, stating that Israel must “do more to protect Palestinian civilians.” Blinken arrived in Israel amid growing international concern over the death toll in Gaza, where local health…
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Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried, The Cryptocurrency Billionaire Who May Spend The Rest Of His Life Behind Bars?
Sam Bankman-Fried, once known as the cryptocurrency whiz kid, was found guilty on Thursday (3) of a series of frauds and conspiracy that ultimately led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. If he receives the maximum sentence, the 31-year-old former billionaire will spend the rest of his life in prison. Sam Bankman-Fried, known…
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Retailers Forecast A Slower Holiday Shopping Season in the U.S.
Retailers are projecting slower growth in holiday shopping this year, as inflation, higher interest rates, and the resumption of student loan payments are causing many consumers to hit the brakes. “Holiday sales will increase by up to 4% this year, not adjusted for inflation,” the National Retail Federation reported Thursday (2) in its annual forecast.…
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Brazil Will Militarize Airports and Ports in Crackdown on Organized Crime
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday (1) that he is sending the armed forces to increase security at some of the country’s most important international airports, ports, and borders, as part of a renewed effort to combat organized crime in the largest country in Latin America. The decision comes days after members…
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Do Medical Debts Affect Your Credit Score?
Medical debt is a prevalent issue in the United States. It is estimated that 41% of Americans have some type of health debt, according to a 2022 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Fortunately, health debt does not carry as much weight as other types of debt and generally does not affect your credit unless…
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Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend in the U.S.
Daylight saving time in the United States ends on Sunday, November 5, requiring clocks to be set back one hour.