Category: Geral
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TikTok Continues to Worry Global Authorities
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The government of Nepal has banned TikTok, claiming that the social network has a “harmful effect” on Nepalese society. The content shared by the app is responsible for disturbing “social harmony, family structure, and family relationships,” said Rekha Sharma, Nepal’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology. It is still unclear when the 2.2 million TikTok…
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Ready to Set Your Travel Agenda for Next Year? Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Destinations
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual list of trending destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories for best value and more sustainable destinations, recognizing a total of 50 locations…
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Ready to Plan Next Year’s Vacation? Lonely Travel Reveals the Best Destinations
Lonely Planet has released its annual list of travel destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories: “best value” and “best sustainable destinations,” recognizing a total of 50 places around the world that offer…
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Trump Promises Mass Detention and Deportation If Elected Again
Former President Donald Trump is planning an expansion of the hardline immigration policies from his first term if elected for a second term in 2024. Part of the promised package includes detaining undocumented immigrants already in the United States and placing them in detention camps while awaiting deportation. The plans, reported by The New York…
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People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas by Paulo Govea
Experience the provocative visual art of Paulo Govea at the event “People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas.” It will take place from November 7, 2023, to January 8, 2024, at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York. The immersive exhibition by Paulo Govea will transport you to a world…
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The Surrealism of Paulo Govea is on Display in New York
Check out the intriguing surrealist art of Paulo Govea at the event “People of Our Time: The Pulse of Today’s World on Canvas,” which was inaugurated this week at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York and will be on display until January 8, 2024. The exhibition will transport you to a world where…
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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
It’s a morbid but common concern: what happens to your credit card debt when you die? If we consider that the average credit card balance per person in the United States is $6,365 in 2023, the likelihood of someone unexpectedly dying and leaving an unpaid credit card balance is significant. What happens to your credit…
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US Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pause’ in Gaza War for the First Time
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel on Friday (3) and used his meeting with Israeli leaders to advocate for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza, stating that Israel must “do more to protect Palestinian civilians.” Blinken arrived in Israel amid growing international concern over the death toll in Gaza, where local health…
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Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried, The Cryptocurrency Billionaire Who May Spend The Rest Of His Life Behind Bars?
Sam Bankman-Fried, once known as the cryptocurrency whiz kid, was found guilty on Thursday (3) of a series of frauds and conspiracy that ultimately led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. If he receives the maximum sentence, the 31-year-old former billionaire will spend the rest of his life in prison. Sam Bankman-Fried, known…
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Retailers Forecast A Slower Holiday Shopping Season in the U.S.
Retailers are projecting slower growth in holiday shopping this year, as inflation, higher interest rates, and the resumption of student loan payments are causing many consumers to hit the brakes. “Holiday sales will increase by up to 4% this year, not adjusted for inflation,” the National Retail Federation reported Thursday (2) in its annual forecast.…