Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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American Elections: I Don’t Speak English, How Can I Vote?
Another election is approaching in the United States. On November 8, American citizens will head to the polls for the “mid-term elections,” where they will choose members for Congress, governors, and other local leaders. If you immigrated to this country and became an American citizen, you can and should vote. However, this is a right…
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Rising Interest Rates Delay Homeownership Dreams in the U.S.
Mortgage rates continue their climb, with the weekly average for 30-year fixed-rate loans reaching 6.92% this week. This is the highest rate in the last 20 years, and 3% higher than at the beginning of this year. Rising rates have been slowing down home sales for 7 consecutive months, as buyers are unable to afford…
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Three people died after ordering cocaine from a drug delivery service in NY
Three New York residents died from fentanyl overdoses after ordering cocaine from the same drug delivery service, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal.
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Another Epidemic: RSV Infections Are Rising Across the Country
We have not yet emerged from the severe pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the rise of a new respiratory infection is drawing the attention of specialists. The “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” or RSV (its English acronym), a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly across the United States, especially among children.…
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United Kingdom Chooses New Prime Minister
On Monday, October 24, the United Kingdom chose its newest prime minister. Rishi Sunak, from the Conservative Party, is set to take office later this week, replacing Liz Truss, who recently resigned and became the leader with the shortest tenure in the position. Rishi Sunak will be the third person to lead Britain in seven…
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First Class Gives Way to Business Class on Flights
This week, American Airlines announced that it is eliminating first class on its international flights. The reason, according to the company, is that customers are no longer purchasing international first class tickets and are preferring business class. Thus, the company’s plan is to replace first class with more seats in business class. “The quality of…
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High Inflation and Interest Rates Bring Down British Prime Minister
It’s not just Americans who are suffering from high inflation and interest rates. European countries are in the same boat. The United Kingdom, in particular, has shown great dissatisfaction with the situation. The proof of this was the resignation request from Prime Minister Liz Truss, who, in a period of just six weeks in office,…
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With Winter Approaching, Another Wave of Covid May Come
You can’t stand hearing about Covid-19 anymore. But a flood of new variants seems to be gaining strength globally and raising fears of a new wave of the epidemic during winter in the northern hemisphere. Statistics show that coronavirus cases in the United States are declining. However, several emerging variants accounted for nearly 1 in…
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Cartels Use Social Media to Recruit Smugglers at the Border
Mexican cartels are increasingly using social media to recruit people in the U.S. to assist in their smuggling operations at the border between the two countries. A video posted on Wednesday, October 19, and released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), shows the following message alongside an image of a truck: “Need someone…
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Report Highlights “Terrible” Working Conditions at Shein
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A report from the British broadcaster Channel 4 revealed details about the working conditions and business practices of the Chinese fashion giant, Shein. In one factory, the news network discovered that workers earned a base salary of 4,000 yuan per month – approximately $554.00 – to make 500 clothing items per day. In another factory,…