Category: Geral
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Brazil and the U.S. Unite to Combat Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (JAPER) since 2013, at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. The meeting fulfills the commitment made by Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Joseph R.…
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Can You Avoid Paying for Seat Selection on Flights?
The fees charged for seat selection by airlines are among the most hated surcharges in the travel industry. It costs nothing for an airline to reserve a seat. However, passengers shell out anywhere from $25 to over $100 for a confirmed seat reservation or to sit next to their friends and family. But if the…
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Former Vice President Mike Pence Enters the Electoral Race and Challenges Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence filed the paperwork declaring his presidential candidacy on Monday (5), embarking on a campaign against the former president he served, Donald J. Trump. Pence has received single-digit results in all the polls conducted so far, far behind Trump, who remains the frontrunner in the polls for now. The former vice…
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Hurricane Season Starts Today in the U.S. What Should You Expect This Year?
The hurricane season starts today, and although the outlook is for an average season, meteorologists warn that there is still the possibility of devastating storms, especially in coastal states.And what to expect in the coming months?How many hurricanes will there be?The CNN tracked two forecasts for the hurricane season this year: the forecast from the…
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Today is National Donut Day
Started by the Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938, the day honors “donuts,” which served as treats for soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Donuts have existed long before World War I, and we have the Dutch to thank for their existence. The Dutch made “olykoek,” which can be translated as oily…
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The Pause on Student Loan Payments Is Coming to an End
After a three-year pause, federal student loan payments are about to be collected again. The pause on federal loan payments has been extended eight times since March 2020 as part of a Covid-19 relief measure. This time, however, the resumption of payments is stipulated in legislation: as part of the agreement between President Biden and…
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June Is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is globally recognized as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ communities and advocate for the rights of those who are under attack and facing discrimination. In New York, the largest LGBTQIA+ pride parade in the country takes place. The 2019 World Pride event attracted approximately 5 million participants to celebrate the 50th…
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Trump Promises to End Citizenship for Children of Undocumented Immigrants If He Wins in 2024
Former President Donald Trump promised on Tuesday (30) to challenge a long-standing interpretation of the United States Constitution in an attempt to end the right to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants born on American soil, should he win the election next year. If he secures a second presidential term, Trump stated that he would…
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In the U.S., Rich Goes to Prison: Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Serve 11 Years Behind Bars
Billionaire entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins serving her 11-year sentence this Tuesday (30). She was convicted last November of defrauding hundreds of investors while running the now-defunct startup, Theranos. Her request to remain free on bail while she fights to overturn her conviction was denied by an appeals court earlier this month. Judge Edward Davila, who…
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Nudist Beaches Are Becoming More Popular
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Berlin recently announced that women can now go topless in the public pools of the German capital, while on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, women went topless last December after residents voted in favor of “gender equality on the beaches.” The “Free the Nipple” campaign has also returned post-pandemic with topless parades in New York City, Vancouver,…