Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
Throughout the year, New York surprises its residents and visitors with many parades and processions. And the most anticipated and contested of them is undoubtedly the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (the largest department store in the world), which takes place every 4th Thursday of November. The Thanksgiving Day, known in English as Thanksgiving Day, is…
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Israel Bombards Refugee Camp in Gaza
Israeli military has increased airstrikes against the Gaza Strip in recent days, including targeted attacks on some of the densely populated refugee camps in the region. Initially established in 1948 to house Palestinians who fled or were forced to leave their homes during the Arab-Israeli War, the camps today shelter many of the 1.7 million…
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Who Needs to Be Tested for Lung Cancer?
Nearly 5 million more people have entered the group that should be tested for lung cancer, according to the updated guideline from the American Cancer Society. The expansion of the recommendation aims to include older adults who smoke or have smoked – regardless of how long ago they quit smoking. Previously, the American Cancer Society…
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Is Anything Allowed on Halloween? In Many Places, There Are Rules to Follow
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Anyone who has spent Halloween in the big American cities knows that the celebration is a huge game where almost anything goes: going to work in costume, dressing up as the funniest character, watching horror movies with friends, secretly eating the children’s candy, scaring neighbors with decorations that look like they came out of a…
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FDA Alerts That 26 Eye Drops May Cause Eye Infections and Vision Loss
Twenty-six eye drops sold over the counter, including those sold under private labels such as CVS, Target, and Rite Aid, may lead to severe eye infections, resulting in vision loss or blindness, warns the Food and Drug Administration. The agency found “unsanitary conditions at manufacturing facilities and positive test results for bacteria in environmental samples…
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Violence in the U.S.: Halloween Weekend Saw 11 More Dead in Shootings Across the Country
The weekend leading up to Halloween left parts of the country in mourning due to more mass shootings, which collectively resulted in at least 11 deaths, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. The U.S. continues to grapple with gun violence, and last month, the country surpassed more than 500 mass shootings just in…
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New York is Offering Plane Tickets for Immigrants to Leave the City
New York has started offering plane tickets to immigrants as the city faces an influx of asylum seekers.
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The Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year
Halloween is just next Tuesday (31), but the weekend is filled with celebrations across the country. Have you chosen your costume yet? Halloween has long been a showcase for costumes of ghosts, witches, and vampires. This year, however, the most popular outfits are far from that. Barbie, Spider-Man, and Wednesday Addams (from ‘The Addams Family’)…
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Delayed Again, to 2025
A new requirement for travelers heading to Europe has been postponed to 2025. The requirement, an online travel authorization through ETIAS, applies to visitors from 30 European countries. Travelers, including Americans and Brazilians, will need this authorization to visit.