Category: Geral
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Las Vegas Inaugurates Impressive Sphere with U2 Show
For several years, a mysterious spherical structure has been under construction in Las Vegas. This summer, the public saw giant LED screens transform it into a planet, a basketball, and even a blinking eye. Last weekend, the public finally got to discover what lies inside the sphere. Sphere, the $2.3 billion venture touted as the…
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NYC Declares State of Emergency Due to Torrential Rains
Torrential rains caused flooding that closed roads, disrupted subway service, and overwhelmed basements in the city and suburbs of New York, as “dangerous and life-threatening” rains fell (29). Rain equivalent to a month – over 10 centimeters – fell on parts of Brooklyn in just three hours. Intense rain rates of 1 to 2 inches…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Offers Another Workshop on Entrepreneurship
If you have the desire to start a business and don’t know how to begin, this workshop is for you. After the success of the 1st edition, registrations for the 2nd Edition of the online Workshop “Trilha Mulheres de Sucesso” are now open. Offered by Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, in partnership with its branches in…
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Today is Coffee Day, That for Many is an Unbreakable Companion
The United States and Canada celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29. But International Coffee Day takes place just two days later, on October 1. So, taking advantage of the fact that this world-famous product is an indispensable companion for many, let’s celebrate it all weekend long.Where it all began 1400 – The growth and…
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Costa Rica Declares State of Emergency Amid Increase in Immigrants
Citing a wave of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and around the world traveling through Costa Rica en route to the United States, the Central American country declared a “state of emergency” and intensified deportations. “People are crossing Costa Rica trying to get to the United States, basically,” said President Rodrigo Cháves this week. Seen…
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Back. But A Little Different
For over 20 years, supermodels wearing lingerie and angel wings walked the runway alongside big names in music, such as Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, in an annual fashion show broadcast on TV and watched by millions. It has been five years since the show last took place, apparently due to a…
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Costco Now Offers Virtual Medical Care for $29
The health company Sesame is partnering with retail giant Costco to offer primary virtual care to members for $29 in all 50 states. A Sesame spokesperson stated that they are targeting uninsured individuals and those with high deductibles who need to pay out of pocket for consultations. The company does not accept health insurance to…
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Trump Committed Fraud by Inflating the Value of His Properties, NY Judge Decides
A judge ruled on Tuesday (26) that Donald Trump and his company are guilty of fraud for distorting the true values of multiple real estate properties for years, thereby grossly exaggerating the former president’s net worth by billions of dollars. “In the defendants’ world: rent-regulated apartments are worth the same as non-regulated apartments; restricted land…
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Thefts Prompt Store Closures in the U.S.
Target has announced that it is closing nine stores in major cities across four states. The reason? Thefts and organized crime are making the environment unsafe for employees and customers and unsustainable for businesses, explains a statement released by the company. The chain is part of a wave of retailers – both large and small…
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Make Your Home Efficient with Government Help
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 offers up to $14,000 in tax discounts and credits for those who invest in renovating their property. The condition is that the renovation includes changes to make the property energy efficient. Understand how you can take advantage of government incentives:Electric Appliances About 17% of homeowners want to…