Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Practice is Growing in the U.S.
An increasing number of American consumers are adopting a practice that is very common in Brazil: ‘buy now, pay later’, according to the latest retail report conducted by Adobe Analytics. In the first two months of 2023, the share of online purchases using services that allow for deferred payment grew by 10%, according to the…
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What Is the Happiest Country in the World?
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year, according to the UN’s World Happiness Report. The report ranks countries based on evaluations of their populations’ lives over the past three years.
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Car Theft Increases in the U.S. What Does TikTok Have to Do with It?
Car thefts began to rise last summer in Baltimore, Cleveland, and other cities across the country. In fact, from December 2021 to December 2022, thefts increased by 50% in Atlanta and El Paso, Texas, doubled in Chicago, and tripled in Dayton, Ohio. Some cities blamed automakers Kia and Hyundai for the rise in thefts. But…
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Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads in U.S. Healthcare Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a drug-resistant fungus that is spreading in healthcare facilities across the country. Clinical cases of Candida auris, a fungus that can cause deadly infections in already ill individuals, have been increasing since 2016. A study published on Monday (20) in the Annals…
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Trump Says He Could Be Arrested This Tuesday. Understand Why
After avoiding indictment for years, former President Donald J. Trump seems closer than ever to facing criminal charges in Manhattan (NY). Recently, the Manhattan district attorney signaled to Trump’s lawyers that the former president could face criminal charges for allegedly paying off a porn star. This could be the first indictment Trump will have to…
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Home Ownership Can Cost Much More Than You Imagine
If you were surprised by the cost of maintaining a home after purchasing yours, you are part of a large group that had the same reaction. Nine out of ten homeowners who bought a house in the last three years say they were not prepared for the extra costs of maintaining and financing their property,…
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Illegal Crossings at the Canada-U.S. Border Increase More Than 10 Times
The crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is leading many immigrants to choose to enter the country illegally through the northern border with Canada. The number of illegal crossings in this region over the past five months is nearly 10 times more than in the same period last year. It is important to note that it…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Os brasileiros que vivem nos Estados Unidos já sabem que 17 de março é o dia de São Patrício, também carinhosamente conhecido como St. Paddy’s Day. É o único dia do ano em que todos podem se considerar um pouquinho irlandeses – senão por direito, mas pelo menos em espírito. St. Patrick é o padroeiro…
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US Wants to Ban TikTok
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According to a spokesperson for TikTok, the U.S. government is demanding that the Chinese-owned app be sold; otherwise, the popular social network may face a ban in the country. There has been no confirmation from the U.S. regarding whether this demand was actually made, but regardless, there is no doubt that the Biden administration is…
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What Is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Who Should Get One?
A health savings account (HSA) allows you to save money for future medical expenses while enjoying special tax incentives. Your contributions reduce your taxable income, and your money grows tax-free. Withdrawals are also tax-free, as long as you use the money for qualified medical expenses. HSAs have become more popular in recent years. By the…