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Texas Authorities Begin Arresting Immigrants Near the Border
Texas authorities arrested immigrants in Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday night (17), who were indicted for criminal trespass, marking the first arrests of immigrants since the state took control of the area at the U.S.-Mexico border last week.
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What Is Disease X and Why Is It in the News?
What is Disease X? Don’t panic! Disease X does not exist yet – but it could one day. Disease X is the label that the World Health Organization uses to refer to any currently unknown infectious condition that is capable of causing an epidemic or – if it spreads across multiple countries, becoming a pandemic.…
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Americans Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Dollar Stores
Nowadays, in the United States, it is almost impossible to avoid a Dollar Store. It is estimated that 249 million Americans now live within eight kilometers of one, making them almost as common as McDonald’s franchises. About 35,000 stores belong to Dollar General and Dollar Tree, the two largest competitors in the sector. Dollar Stores…
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Presidential Elections: Trump Takes the Lead, Well Ahead!
Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Republican Party primary on Monday (15), solidifying his position as the favorite for the party’s nomination for the general elections in November 2024. But Trump’s victory is not just any victory. The former president’s strong performance at the polls puts to rest any lingering questions about his dominance…
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Inequality Increases and Fortune of the Richest in the World Doubles
The world could see its first trillionaire within 10 years if current inequality trends continue, stated the Oxfam International group in a report published on Monday (15), reflecting the growing disparity between the rich and the poor worldwide. The report, titled “Inequality Inc.”, was released on the same day as the annual World Economic Forum…
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Series Tips? Take a Look at the Emmy Winners 2023
Three series dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards on Monday night (15): “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef.” Each of them won nearly everything they were nominated for in the drama, comedy, and limited series categories. “Succession” and “The Bear” tied with six wins each, while “Beef” followed closely behind with five trophies.Stay Updated“Succession” won for outstanding…
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What Would Martin Luther King Feel About Today’s USA?
Every year, on the third Monday of January, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day and reflects on what still needs to be done for racial equality. On this January 15, if Dr. King were alive to celebrate his 95th birthday, what would he have to say about the controversial racial landscape of his…
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U.S. Offers English Course for 300 Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Youth
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO), in partnership with the +Unidos Group, are selecting 300 young people for the Access E2C 2024 program (English to Connect, Communicate, Catalyze), a course that promotes language teaching for the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous population. Interested individuals must reside…
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US Extends Waiver of Interview for American Visa Until the End of 2024
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The United States government has renewed the rule, in effect since the Covid pandemic, that allows consulates and embassies to waive the requirement for an in-person interview for the issuance or renewal of certain types of visas. The rule, published at the end of December by the U.S. Department of State, is valid until the…
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2023 is the Hottest Year Ever Recorded in Brazil
The year 2023 was the hottest in the history of the planet and also the hottest ever recorded in Brazil. The average temperature in the country was 24.92 degrees Celsius (°C), 0.69°C above the historical average for 1991–2020, which is 24.23°C. According to a survey by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), nine of the…