Category: Economy
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Senators Take First Step to Reopen Government After Historic Shutdown
A bipartisan group of Democratic and Republican senators reached an agreement to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history, voting on the first procedural step of the measure. The agreement would fund the government until January 30 and include full funding for three appropriations bills, including full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition…
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White House Strikes Deals for Lower Prices on Obesity Medications
People who rely on Medicare for their health insurance will soon be able to obtain blockbuster obesity and type 2 diabetes medications with monthly copayments of US$ 50 under two new deals announced by the Trump administration on Thursday. President Trump and his team announced the deals with Novo Nordisk, which manufactures Ozempic and Wegovy,…
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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Thanksgiving Travel? Here’s What to Know
With winter weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful. Now, add the possibility that the government shutdown could extend until then. Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been forced to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration said it recorded an increase in staff absences, forcing…
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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Thanksgiving Travel? Here’s What You Need to Know.
With winter weather and crowded airports, traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday can already be stressful. Now, add to that the possibility of the government shutdown extending until then. Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been forced to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported observing an increase…
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White House Strikes Deals to Reduce Prices of Obesity Medications
People who rely on Medicare for their health plan will soon be able to get blockbuster obesity and type 2 diabetes medications with monthly copays of US$ 50, thanks to two new deals announced by the Trump administration on Thursday. President Trump and his team announced the deals with Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic and…
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Planalto confirms capital shift to Belém during COP30
The federal government confirmed that Belém (PA) will symbolically assume the role of Brazil’s capital during COP30, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in 2025. The measure was sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and announced by the Casa Civil on Tuesday (4). The symbolic transfer of the capital was approved by…
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Daylight Saving Time Ended This Sunday, November 2. Here’s What You Need to Know
That time of year has come again: many Americans adjusted their clocks and circadian rhythms when Daylight Saving Time ended on Sunday. This means that in most states, mornings will be brighter and nights darker. Millions of people across the country had their clocks set back one hour – a welcome adjustment for those seeking…
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Daylight saving time ended this Sunday, November 2. Here’s what you need to know
It’s that time of year again: many Americans adjusted their clocks and circadian rhythms with the end of daylight saving time on Sunday. This means that, in most states, mornings will be brighter and nights darker. Millions of people across the country had their clocks set back one hour – a welcome adjustment for those…
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10th CNMA Establishes Itself as the Largest Global Congress Dedicated to Women in Agribusiness
The National Congress of Women in Agribusiness (CNMA), held on October 22 and 23 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo (SP), concluded its 10th edition reaching the milestone of 3,000 attendees from all Brazilian states, including the Federal District, plus a delegation of 20 women from Paraguay. The number positions the commemorative edition of the…
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Trump halves tariffs on Chinese imports
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (30) the halving of tariffs imposed on imports from China. According to the president, the measure is related to the policy of combating the entry of fentanyl into American territory. The statements were made aboard Air Force One, during the return flight from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…