Category: Geral
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Why Is Olive Oil So Expensive?
Global olive oil prices have skyrocketed to record levels, more than doubling in some places. In Rio de Janeiro, 500 ml of olive oil from a popular brand was costing R$50.00 last week. In the United States, 2 liters of extra virgin olive oil was priced at Costco wholesale market for US$21.99 this week. Olive…
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New Immigrants Obtain Work Permits. And What About Immigrants Who Have Lived in the Country for Years?
President Joe Biden announced last September that his administration would extend work permits to nearly half a million Venezuelans, many of whom are immigrants who have just crossed the border illegally. And what about that father or mother of two American children who have been living in the United States since the 1980s, working and…
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Rare Beatles Film, ‘Let It Be’, 54 Years Old, to Be Streamed for the First Time
The 1970 Beatles documentary, “Let It Be”, which has never been available on any streaming service, Blu-ray Disc, or DVD, will finally arrive on Disney+. The 54-year-old documentary that followed the band as they recorded their 12th and final studio album will be available on the streamer on May 8, Disney announced on Tuesday (16).…
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Is It True That Americans Will Need to Show Bank Statements to Enter Brazil?
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in Asia, Brazil, Business, Entertainment, Geral, Inside, North America, Oceania, Politics, Tourism, United StatesThe Brazilian government has announced that travelers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need to obtain a visa before entering the country, starting April 10, 2025. This measure was initially set to take effect on April 10 of this year but was postponed by Brazilian authorities to allow more time for the implementation of…
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Trump’s Trial Begins. It Is the First Time a Former President Faces Criminal Charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is in a New York courtroom to face criminal charges for falsifying financial records of his companies to cover up hush payments made to alleged former lovers before the 2016 presidential election. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be tried on criminal charges. The judge denied…
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Traveling This Summer? Airfare Prices Remain Stable
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Experts expect another busy air travel season this summer, but ticket prices should remain stable thanks to the stabilization of supply and demand. “We expect summer 2024 to be similar to last year in terms of demand and prices,” said Hayley Berg, chief economist at the booking app Hopper. Travelers may even find better prices…
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Why Did Iran Attack Israel?
The wave of drones and missiles that flew towards Israel during the early hours of Sunday (15) brought with it a new phase of tension, uncertainty, and confrontation in the Middle East. The Iran launched an unprecedented attack in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month.…
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Can’t Pay or File Your Taxes Until April 15? What Happens If You Miss Monday’s Deadline?
If you haven’t filed your 2023 income tax return with the IRS and still owe income tax from last year, the good news is that you still have time to correct these situations before being penalized. The majority of taxpayers have until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 15. Some, however, get an extra day or…
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US Believes Iran Will Attack Israel: ‘Sooner or Later,’ Says Biden
President Joe Biden said he expects Iran to attack Israel “sooner or later.”
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Azul to Resume Two Routes in the U.S.: Recife to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
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Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of the three main airlines in Brazil, announced that it will relaunch operations from its hub at Recife-Guararapes International Airport to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. A Azul is the largest airline in Brazil in terms of the number of flights and destinations served. Founded in 2008 by David Neeleman, the…