Category: Geral
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Democrats Maintain Majority in the Senate
The Democrats, the party of President Joe Biden, will maintain control of the United States Senate after victories were secured in the legislative elections in the states of Arizona and Nevada, which re-elected their current senators Mark Kelly and Catherine Cortez Masto, respectively, this weekend. The party defied the historical trend of midterm elections, which…
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Finding Large Turkeys May Be a Challenge This Thanksgiving
Finding large turkeys may be a challenge this Thanksgiving due to avian flu and rising prices.
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Massachusetts Voters Say Yes to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Massachusetts voters endorsed a law passed earlier this year that allows immigrants without legal status in the U.S. to obtain driver’s licenses. The “Work and Family Mobility Act” will take effect in July of next year. Organizers estimate that thousands of newly qualified drivers will be able to apply for licenses in the following months.…
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This is where new businesses are launched
Several business hubs in the U.S. are among the best places in the world to launch a business. A Startup Genome, a research organization that supports small businesses, ranks three American strategic areas among the top five in its latest global start-up ecosystem ranking: Silicon Valley (located in Santa Clara Valley, California), New York, and…
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The Pink Words and the Gray Words
One day, without quite knowing why, everything suddenly happened: the pink words disappeared from the planet. What are pink words? They are delicate words, like “thank you”, “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “it’s so important to me”. Words so sweet that they are like honey in the heart. Was it the work of the Gray…
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Airfare Prices Remain High, But You Don’t Have to Stop Traveling
The year-end holidays are here, and for many people, the price of airline tickets is the main concern. From April to August of this year, searches on Google for “cheapest airline tickets” increased by more than 240% in the US. How to find cheaper flights? Industry experts say your chances of finding lower prices increase…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge in Texas struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal. The lawsuit was filed by a conservative group, the Job Creators Network Foundation, on behalf of two borrowers who did not qualify for the debt relief. Biden’s program had already been suspended since October 21 due to another…
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Son of Brazilians Elected as Congressman in NY
Republican George Devolder-Santos defeated Democrat Robert Zimmerman in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, located in Nassau County on Long Island. This was the first general election for the U.S. House of Representatives with two openly gay candidates running against each other. This is also the first time a Brazilian-American has been elected to Congress. George…
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Brazil Loses Presenter, Musician, and Actor Rolando Boldrin
On Wednesday, November 9, actor, singer, songwriter, and TV presenter Rolando Boldrin passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death has not been revealed. Nascido em São Joaquim da Barra (SP), em 1936, Boldrin foi ator de filmes premiados, de novelas de grande audiência e compositor, cantor, apresentador e grande contador de…
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In Rare Appearance This November, Nicole Arrives in Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole crossed the Florida peninsula on the morning of Thursday, October 10, after making landfall overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. The extensive weather system entered the state with strong winds, heavy rain, erosion, and coastal flooding as it moved northwest. The National Hurricane Center reported that Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m.…