Category: Geral
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In the Northeast of the USA: Snow, Finally!
Parts of the Northeast United States were hit on Tuesday (13) by a snowstorm that canceled and delayed flights, made roads slippery and dangerous, and led many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote learning – or at least attempt to switch. In New York City, the online learning system serving the largest…
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With Southern Border Overloaded, Immigrants Face Cold and Dangerous Crossing from Canada to the U.S.
As immigrants continue to overload the southern border of the country in record numbers, a growing wave of people is attempting an alternative route to enter the United States irregularly: through the border with Canada, which is usually less patrolled and more extensive. Instead of facing a grueling journey through the Darién Gap in Panama…
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Moving to Florida? No! How About Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Americans looking to relocate, primarily for tax reasons. Although the island boasts promises of financial incentives aimed at attracting investors and entrepreneurs, the move brings challenges, including: difficulty navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector, education, and even purchasing goods like furniture. From 2021 to 2022,…
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Brazilian National Team Out of the Paris Olympics
Brazil will not defend its Olympic title in men’s football in Paris this year after losing, once again, 1-0 to its rival Argentina on Sunday (11). No decisive game, Luciano Gondou scored the winning goal for the Argentine U-23 team coached by Javier Mascherano. Brazil won gold in men’s football at the Rio de Janeiro…
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Welcome to the Year of the Dragon
This year, Saturday, February 10, 2024, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Each year, the date of the Lunar New Year is determined by the phase of the moon, and the lunar calendar is named after one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac (derived from ancient Chinese folklore). Repeating on a…
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Brazilian Tourist Shot in Robbery at Times Square
A Brazilian tourist, according to the New York Post, was shot in the leg in a store at Times Square, New York, on Thursday night (8) by a young suspect of theft who, armed, opened fire at a police officer. The incident occurred at JD Sports on West 42nd Street with Broadway around 7:15 PM…
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All-Female Theater Company, Including Brazilians, Presents “Until Dark” in NY
Et Alia Theater, an all-female theater company based in New York composed of women from various parts of the world, will present “Until Dark” by Federica Borlenghi, a new play that reflects on sexual consent and the complexities of sisterhood, testing its bonds and limits. The play will be on display at Out of the…
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All-Female Theater Company Presents ‘Until Dark’ in NY
Et Alia Theater, an all-female theater company based in New York composed of women from around the world, will present ‘Until Dark’ by Federica Borlenghi, a new play that reflects on sexual consent and the complexities of sisterhood, testing its bonds and limits. The play will be staged at Out of the Box Theatrics (154…
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Brazilian Modernist Architecture is the Theme of Event in New York
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York will hold a lecture by NYU professor Rafael Urano Frajndlich about the Brazilian pavilion at the 1939 World Fair in New York, organized by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, and its impacts on Brazilian Modernist Architecture. Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer brought the lines of Brazilian architecture…
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401 (K) AND IRA: The Sad Reality of Retirement in the U.S.
The 401 (K) and IRA, two of the most popular retirement savings accounts, were created to help Americans save a little more for their so-called ‘golden years’. To this end, the federal government provides savers with tax incentives, which according to some economists result in a loss of about $200 billion per year in tax…