Category: Geral
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Measles Outbreak in Texas: Latest Updates
As of February, Texas is facing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since the end of January. This increase has resulted in one death—a school-aged unvaccinated child—and 20 hospitalizations. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the South Plains region, notably in Gaines County, which has one of the…
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Public Anticipates Changes with Trump, but is Divided on Whether They Will Be Good or Bad
A little over a month after Donald Trump returned to the White House, the American public is equally divided on the impact his new administration will have on the federal government: 41% say Trump’s administration will improve the functioning of the federal government, while 42% say it will make it worse. And although Trump is…
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How Much Does the U.S. Federal Government Spend?
Donald Trump is determined to reduce the federal government, arguing that there is too much inefficiency and waste.But how much does the U.S. federal government spend?About $6.8 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2024. This amounts to about $19,900 per person in the U.S. The amount the government can spend depends on the revenue it collects…
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US to Offer New Path to Citizenship in Exchange for $5 Million Investment
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a new immigration initiative called the “gold card,” offering wealthy foreign nationals a pathway to residency in the U.S. and eventual citizenship in exchange for a $5 million investment. This proposal aims to replace the existing EB-5 visa program, which requires a minimum investment of $1 million…
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Steps to Create Your Home Purchase Budget
One of the most important steps when searching for a home is to create an intentional budget that takes into account both the initial costs and the ongoing expenses.
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Brazil is the Host Country at the Travel & Adventure Show in the United States
Consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for nature, adventure, and culture, Brazil was the host country at the Travel & Adventure Show (T&AS) Los Angeles 2025.
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Oscar 2025 Takes Place This Sunday. Will Brazil Win Its First Statuette?
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If it depended on some prestigious international publications, “I Am Still Here” would give Brazil its first Oscar statuette. The newspaper The Guardian wrote: “There are many reasons why Walter Salles’ moving drama, I Am Still Here, should win the Oscar for Best Picture: its beautiful Brazilian soundtrack, extraordinary and empathetic performances, and touching cinematography,…
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This Weekend Has the Oscars. Will Brazil Win Its First Statuette?
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If it depended on some prestigious international publications, “I Am Still Here” would give Brazil its first Oscar statuette. The Guardian wrote: “There are many reasons why Walter Salles’ moving drama, ‘I Am Still Here’, should win the Oscar for Best Picture: its beautiful Brazilian soundtrack, extraordinary and empathetic performances, and moving cinematography, to name…
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Canada Asks Its Citizens Not to Travel to the U.S.
In a speech this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, clearly troubled by the import tariffs imposed by President Trump and his threats to make Canada “the 51st state,” suggested that Canadians may individually respond to the affronts from the neighboring country. “Now is also the time to choose Canada,” Trudeau said, adding: “This may…
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Relations Between Brazil and the USA Become Tense Due to American Social Media Companies
The Brazilian government issued a statement on Wednesday (February 26), criticizing the United States’ stance regarding the decisions of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to suspend an American social media network in the country. The U.S. State Department released a note warning that “blocking access to information” or imposing fines on American companies is “incompatible…