Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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NY Governor Reconsiders Congestion Toll Before Trump Takes Office
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers entering Manhattan a new $15 toll — before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and could block it. Hochul and her team have been reaching out to state lawmakers to gauge support for reviving the plan at a lower price,…
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Sentences 265 for Involvement in January 8th Events
The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil released a partial summary of the convictions of those involved in the vandalism on January 8, 2023, in Brasília. As of Friday (November 8), the court has sentenced 265 defendants for the crimes of armed criminal association, qualified damage, deterioration of protected property, violent abolition of the Democratic State…
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These 11 Liquids Are Allowed in Your Carry-On, Regardless of Size
Surely you have felt nervous before a flight because you forgot some liquid in your carry-on and the airport security made you throw it away before boarding. Since September 11, passengers have been required to carry their liquids in small containers that do not exceed 100 ml and that do not total more than one…
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Why Are Food Prices Continuing to Rise in the U.S.?
Inflation overall is falling in the United States, but food prices in supermarkets increased by 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024. This increase was smaller than the 2.4% rise for commodities such as gasoline, utilities, consumer goods, clothing, and medical services. It was also lower than the Federal Reserve’s inflation target of 2%, which…
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
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Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous goal of a 59% reduction.
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Deadline for the ‘REAL ID’ Approaches. Have You Got Yours?
The clock is ticking: There are only six months left until the REAL ID rules take effect. The deadline was previously extended, in part due to COVID, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025.Do you remember what REAL ID is?Starting in May of next year, everyone boarding a flight within the U.S. or wanting…
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Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Passport Control
Waiting in a long line after a tiring day of travel is not how anyone wants to end a trip. Immigration and customs authorities have long sought a more efficient solution to this bureaucracy. One of them is the Mobile Passport Control (MPC), a program developed to expedite immigration and customs screenings at selected airports…
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Seven American States Voted to Protect Abortion Rights
Voters in seven states – Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and New York – approved pro-abortion initiatives at the polls this week. About one-fifth of abortions in the U.S. – an average of around 19,000 per month – occur in these states, according to data from the Society of Family Planning. In most of…
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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Again in the U.S.
Authorities from the Federal Reserve (Fed), the American tax agency, cut interest rates again on Thursday (7). This is their second reduction of 2024 and the latest sign that policymakers believe inflation is finally coming under control. The interest rates were reduced to a range of 4.5 to 4.75%. The Fed’s move comes two days…
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Nearly 16.4 Million People Live in Slums in Brazil, Census Reveals
Brazil has 16.39 million people living in slums and urban communities, representing 8.1% of the total population, according to the 2022 Census released by IBGE.