Category: Economy
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Kissimmee – excellent place for those visiting Orlando’s parks
Yes, Kissimmee is an excellent place to visit Orlando’s parks, as it offers cheaper accommodations and is very close to Disney resorts, making it a great base to explore the theme parks without spending as much as in central Orlando, with easy car access, usually in less than 30 minutes. Advantages of staying in Kissimmee:…
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Kissimmee – The Best and Most Affordable Base for Orlando Vacations
Yes, Kissimmee is generally considered a great affordable base for Orlando vacations, especially for families, offering more spacious vacation rentals (villas with pools) and proximity to Disney, although it’s slightly away from the immediate hustle of Orlando, which some prefer for a more tranquil atmosphere and easier day trips to other parts of Florida. Its…
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Satellite Reflections Could Ruin Most Images from Some Space Telescopes, Study Says
Reflections produced by a growing number of satellites orbiting Earth could ruin more than 95% of images captured by some space telescopes in the next decade, according to a NASA-led study. The reflected light appears as stripes called satellite trails. This has already been observed in images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The situation…
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Netflix Announces Purchase of Warner Bros. for US$ 72 Billion
Netflix announced on Friday (5) the purchase of the TV and film studios and the streaming division of Warner Bros. Discovery for US$ 72 billion, according to Reuters. The deal ends a dispute that lasted weeks and places one of Hollywood’s most traditional groups back under the control of the company that revolutionized the streaming…
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Netflix Announces Purchase of Warner Bros for $72 Billion
Netflix announced on Friday (5) the acquisition of the TV and film studios and the streaming division of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion, according to Reuters. The deal ends a dispute that stretched for weeks and places one of Hollywood’s most traditional groups back under the control of the company that revolutionized the streaming…
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These Zika-Affected Mothers Went to Battle—and Their Cry Was Heard
It’s a sunny Thursday morning in Maceió, in eastern Brazil. Ruty Pereira has plenty of chores to keep her busy at home. But there she is, sitting in the front row of a meeting at her local community center. Paintings of balloons and clouds decorate the walls. Pereira’s daughter, 10-year-old Tamara, is sitting on her…
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These Zika Moms Went to Battle — And Their Cry Was Heard
In Maceió, Brazil, mothers of children with Zika-induced microcephaly united as activists, demanding government compensation after a decade of struggle—and finally won.
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Peak Season with Ana Paula Junqueira Leão: Legacy in the Field and Politics
From the South of Minas Gerais, Ana Paula Procópio Junqueira Leão, graduated in Public Relations, was born in Varginha and raised in Caxambu. Her parents were named Paulo César and Márcia; she grew up alongside her siblings Fabíola and José Bento. During vacations, Ana Paula spent time on the farm with her grandparents in Varginha…
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Trump Backs Down on Tariff Hike and Removes 40% Tariffs on Some Brazilian Products
The United States announced on this Thursday (21) the removal of the 40% commercial tariffs applied to some Brazilian products, including meats, coffee, and other foods. “Specifically, I have determined that certain agricultural products will not be subject to the additional ad valorem tax rate imposed by Executive Order 14323,” states the decision of US…
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Goodbye, Beautiful Penny. You’re Done, But You’ll Never Be Forgotten
The American penny ends its production after 232 years, but remains in circulation and in idiomatic expressions for decades.