Category: Inside
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Known as the Brazilian Elon Musk, entrepreneur creates electric car manufacturer in Brazil
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Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first electric car originally from Brazil. In addition to contributing to changing the energy matrix and positively impacting the environment, his mission is to change the image of Brazil to the world. His inspiration is billionaire Elon Musk, who has a story similar to…
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Rent Overwhelms the Budgets of Half of Renters in the U.S.
At least half of all renters in the United States spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utility bills, more than at any other time in history, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard. The analysis of 2022 census data by the study’s authors revealed…
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US Economy Continues to Surprise with Faster Than Expected Growth
The world’s largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.3% in the last three months of 2023, the Commerce Department reported. This was a decline from the 4.9% of the previous quarter, but much faster than the 2% that many analysts expected. In 2023, the American economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5%,…
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These Are The 5 Top Destinations To Visit In The U.S. This Year, According To A New Survey
You have to agree: it is very rewarding to take an amazing trip without worrying about whether your passport is up to date or how to pay for expensive international flights. Why not consider traveling through this continental-sized country, which offers wonderful destinations and attractions? Perhaps there is an American destination you have always wanted…
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Five Years After the Brumadinho Dam Collapse
On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people and nearly 12 million cubic meters of toxic sludge flowed through local communities and water systems. Despite clear warnings about the dam’s stability, the German company TÜV SÜD’s subsidiary had certified the dam as…
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Why Are Measles Cases Emerging in the U.S.?
Nearly a dozen cases of measles have been reported in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia in recent weeks, according to local health departments. International travel, along with declining global vaccination rates, are likely behind this wave of new cases, experts say. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health confirmed at least nine cases of measles in the…
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Trump Wins New Hampshire Primaries and Moves Closer to Republican Nomination
Former President Donald Trump took a significant step toward securing his third consecutive Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday (23), winning the New Hampshire primaries in a showdown against the last remaining opponent in the Republican party, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Haley vowed to stay in the Republican race, stating that she will now…
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What Is the Best Time to Fly and Avoid Delays?
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in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Europe, Geral, Inside, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, Tourism, United States, WorldEveryone knows that flying after the pandemic has been a test of patience. A significant proportion of flights departing and arriving at airports in the United States – usually around 20% to 25% – are recorded as delayed. Surely you want to avoid being one of them, right? Here are four tips on the best…
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NYC Immigration Lawyer Accused of Federal Fraud Scheme
A Bronx immigration lawyer and his son are accused of deceiving hundreds of clients by promising them green cards while fraudulently representing them as victims of domestic violence, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday (22) by the New York Attorney General’s office. The lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, 69, “allegedly exploited the Violence Against Women…
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Working From Home? You Risk Double Taxation
The number of Americans working from the comfort of their homes skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rise of remote work brings with it a potentially painful consequence for many employees during tax season. Depending on where you live and where your employer is based, you may be subject to income tax rules from…