Category: Geral
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Biden Seeks Reelection in 2024
President Biden announced his candidacy for a second four-year term in a video posted online on the morning of this Tuesday (25). The current president asked voters to let him “finish this job” and established the possibility of a rematch with former President Donald J. Trump in next year’s election race. In the three-minute and…
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Increase in Thefts Leads Stores to Place Merchandise Behind Glass
A Target in San Francisco has placed absolutely all of its products behind locked glass amid a theft crisis that has been harming retailers in the city.
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Reverse ATMs Dispense Cash and Skip Cards
As stores, restaurants, and various other types of businesses try to become completely cash-free, a new type of ATM is increasingly being installed in businesses across the country. The “reverse ATMs” dispense cards with stored value. The businesses that are avoiding cash—a trend accelerated by the pandemic—are led by amusement parks, casinos, and sports stadiums,…
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Bed Bath Beyond Declares Bankruptcy
The traditional home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond and baby goods store Buy Buy Baby announced on Sunday (23) that it was filing for bankruptcy protection, the result of a long period of declining sales and the company’s inability to keep up with the rise of online shopping. The 52-year-old retailer said it would…
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While Congress Stalls, Biden Opens the Back Door for Immigrants
Amid years of deadlock in Congress over comprehensive immigration reform, President Biden has opened a back door to allow hundreds of thousands of new immigrants to enter the country. Last year, the government launched a humanitarian program to offer refuge to people fleeing Ukraine, Haiti, and Latin America, providing immigrants with the opportunity to quickly…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…
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Biden Promises $500 Million to End Deforestation in Brazil
President Biden promised on Thursday (21) $500 million to combat deforestation in Brazil and more than $1 billion to help developing countries move away from fossil fuels and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The donation needs to be approved by the U.S. Congress. The $500 million would be delivered over five…
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SpaceX Rocket Explodes 4 Minutes After Launch
The enormous Starship rocket from SpaceX, the most powerful ever built, took off on a crewless maiden flight on Thursday (20) and successfully flew for over two minutes before falling uncontrollably and exploding. “The Starship just experienced what we call an unplanned rapid disassembly, or RUD, during ascent,” said SpaceX engineer John Insprucker, acting as…
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4/20 Is Weed Day: How the Date Became More Celebrated Among Americans
April 20th is the unofficial holiday for marijuana. The date is becoming so iconic that an increasing number of American cannabis consumers plan to take the day off to celebrate, of course, by using the substance. According to information obtained by Forbes Magazine, a recent survey conducted by AYR Wellness, a leading cannabis operator in…
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The Cost of Spreading Fake News: Fox News Faces a Loss of Over $787 Million
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Fox News will pay over $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the two companies reached a last-minute settlement on Tuesday (18) in the defamation case brought by the company that produces and sells hardware and software for electronic voting against the news network. The Dominion accused Fox News of destroying its reputation by knowingly…