Category: Geral
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Christmas in Summer?
While many families are still returning from trips and finishing their back-to-school shopping, several retailers are getting into the Christmas spirit. But what about Halloween? And someone should think about Thanksgiving, right? Don’t be surprised to find illuminated elves, inflatable Santa decorations appearing alongside scary hanging skeletons, glowing tombstones, and pumpkins. Stores have been making…
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How About Skipping the Line to Get Through Airport Security in the U.S.? Here’s How
This summer, American airports are completely packed. If you’ve traveled from certain parts of the country, it’s likely that you’ve spent nearly two hours in line to get through security. But if you are a citizen or permanent resident, there is a way to significantly reduce the time spent in this process: TSA Pre-Check. The…
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Illinois Law Requires Parents to Pay for Work of Child Influencers
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This week, you may have heard something about the Brazilian actress Larissa Manoela’s break with her parents over issues involving the ownership and management of the young actress’s assets. Larissa began her television career at just 4 years old, and her parents have managed her earnings since then. Now, at 18, Larissa discovered that she…
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Federal Government Subsidizes Internet for Low-Income Families
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More than 20 million American households are receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to end digital exclusion, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from the government seeks to address the issue of the cost of reliable internet service for low-income families by providing…
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George Santos’ Employee Indicted for Impersonating Speaker of the House’s Aide
He doesn’t stay away from the media for long. This time, the news indirectly involves George Santos, the Republican congressman from New York, son of a Brazilian, indicted for fraud, money laundering, and possession of public funds. One of Santos’ employees, Samuel Miele, who worked on the then-candidate’s campaign during the 2020 and 2022 election…
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Future of the American Economy Remains Uncertain for Some
The S&P 500 index has risen nearly 17% year-to-date and the Nasdaq composite is over 30% higher. Americans continue to spend money, unemployment is low, and the Federal Reserve may soon halt interest rate hikes as inflation rates steadily—if slowly—decline. In other words, the outlook is for favorable winds blowing. But there are those who…
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Most Couples Divorce for This Reason. Find Out What It Is?
Almost 690,000 couples divorced in 2021. This is about half the number of couples who married in the same year. The majority of couples file for what is called “no-fault divorce,” which means you can dissolve your marriage without having to show that either party committed any “wrongdoing.” This does not mean that the union…
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Trump Indicted in Georgia. It’s the Fourth Charge in Five Months
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday (14) for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 elections in the state. The nearly 100-page indictment details dozens of actions by Trump or his allies to undo the former president’s defeat at the polls, including asking Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State to…
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Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2023-2024
Vaccination guidelines against the flu virus have changed for some individuals, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendation on when to get the flu vaccine remains the same – September and October are still considered the ideal months. Getting vaccinated in August is no longer recommended unless the person is in…
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There Are More Than 4.4 Million Brazilians Living Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a survey of Brazilian communities residing abroad, referencing the year 2021. In that year, according to estimates, the Brazilian community abroad surpassed 4.4 million citizens, representing an increase of over 180,000 people compared to the last survey conducted, which referred to the year 2020. The most significant concentrations are…