Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Biden Seeks Compensation for Passengers Due to Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Biden administration announced on Monday (8) that it will seek to require airlines to compensate passengers for extensive flight delays and cancellations. The proposed rule will require airlines to provide cash payments, rather than just refunds, for significant travel disruptions that are under the airline’s control. Currently, no airline guarantees cash compensation for delays…
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NYC Mayor Wants to House Immigrants in the Suburbs
With New York City struggling to cope with a continuous flow of immigrants seeking asylum, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday (5) a new strategy: the city will begin paying for shelter for immigrants in the suburbs. The city intended to house about 300 men in two hotels in Rockland and Orange counties, north of…
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Mothers are magical; they make everything alright, even when everything is not alright. She is the gift that conceives the future! Mother is the natural, dense, and absolute concentration of pure and true love. A mother reads thoughts, has premonitions, strange dreams. She knows the face of crying, of flu, of fear, enters without knocking,…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…
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WHO Declares End of Global Covid-19 Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday (5) that it is ending the global emergency for Covid-19, declared more than three years ago when the pandemic began, which killed millions of people worldwide and changed daily life in ways previously unimaginable and, in some cases, permanently. In practical terms, the decision changes little: many…
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The United Kingdom Prepares for the Coronation of King Charles III
Great Britain is making its final preparations for a celebration that has taken years and years to happen: the coronation of King Charles III, this Saturday (6). An ancient ritual, but designed to be broadcast on television, the coronation and the events surrounding it draw the world’s attention to a royal family that has become…
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And Interest Rates Continue to Rise in the U.S. But Until When?
This is undoubtedly the most aggressive interest rate hike campaign by the Federal Reserve (Fed), the North American Central Bank, in 40 years. On Wednesday (3), the institution raised its main short-term interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, moving to a range of 5.00% to 5.25%, but signaled that it may now…
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Kremlin Attacked by Drones. Russia Blames Ukraine and the U.S.
The Russian government reported that a supposed attack on the Kremlin occurred in the early hours of Wednesday (3). Two “unmanned aerial vehicles” (drones) were intercepted and destroyed before causing any damage, the government stated. Later, images of the alleged attack began to appear on social media. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was not in…
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US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers on May 11
The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal employees on May 11, the date when the public health emergency order imposed at the beginning of the pandemic expires, the White House announced this week. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of suspending the requirement that…
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New York Is The First State To Ban Natural Gas Stoves In New Buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings – a major victory for environmental advocates.