Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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This Weekend Has the Oscars. Will Brazil Win Its First Statuette?
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If it depended on some prestigious international publications, “I Am Still Here” would give Brazil its first Oscar statuette. The Guardian wrote: “There are many reasons why Walter Salles’ moving drama, ‘I Am Still Here’, should win the Oscar for Best Picture: its beautiful Brazilian soundtrack, extraordinary and empathetic performances, and moving cinematography, to name…
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Canada Asks Its Citizens Not to Travel to the U.S.
In a speech this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, clearly troubled by the import tariffs imposed by President Trump and his threats to make Canada “the 51st state,” suggested that Canadians may individually respond to the affronts from the neighboring country. “Now is also the time to choose Canada,” Trudeau said, adding: “This may…
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Relations Between Brazil and the USA Become Tense Due to American Social Media Companies
The Brazilian government issued a statement on Wednesday (February 26), criticizing the United States’ stance regarding the decisions of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to suspend an American social media network in the country. The U.S. State Department released a note warning that “blocking access to information” or imposing fines on American companies is “incompatible…
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Be Aware of These 6 Mistakes That Could Get You Audited by the IRS
Tax season can be a stressful time for many Americans. The threat of an audit can add even more stress to tax season. According to the IRS, an audit is simply a review of your accounts “to ensure that the information is reported correctly according to tax laws and to verify that the reported tax…
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Trump Plans ‘Golden Card’ Instead of Green Card for Millionaires
President Trump unveiled on Tuesday (25) his plans for a new visa program that he called the golden card, describing it as “somewhat like a green card, but at a higher level of sophistication.” The new program will allow “high-level individuals” a new “path to citizenship,” Trump said. The price, he stated, would be around…
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Trump Wants Undocumented Immigrants to Register to Avoid Criminal Prosecution
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday (25) that undocumented immigrants aged 14 and older in the United States must register and provide their fingerprints to the U.S. government or potentially face criminal prosecution. The announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a drastic escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure millions of…
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Poverty Increases in New York City
One quarter of New York City residents do not have enough money for basic items such as housing and food, and many say they cannot afford to go to the doctor, according to a report that highlights the urgency of addressing a crisis of affordability that has settled in the city. The report from a…
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‘No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food’: What’s behind the ‘economic blackout of February 28’
An organization is calling on Americans to participate in what it is calling the “economic blackout of February 28,” meaning to refrain from purchasing products from large retailers for 24 hours. The national protest comes amid rising prices for everything from gasoline to groceries — including, notably, eggs.What do you need to know?Who is behind…
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You Need to Earn At Least $100,000 to Buy a House in the U.S., Says Census
The average income of new homebuyers has increased drastically since the Covid pandemic and has surpassed six figures, according to an NBC News analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Lady Gaga to Perform at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
Singer Lady Gaga will be the main artist performing at a major free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 3 of this year.