Category: Inside
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Deceptive Advertising in the U.S. Could Be Costly
A woman from Florida is suing Hershey Co. and seeking $5 million in damages for deceptive advertising. The story began on Halloween when Hershey released Reese’s chocolates in packaging that suggested each candy had a carved pumpkin face, allowing the famous peanut butter filling to show through the eyes and mouth of the pumpkin. In…
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IRS Will Begin Accepting 2023 Tax Returns on January 29
If you like to file your taxes early, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday (8) that it will begin accepting federal income tax returns for 2023 starting on Monday, January 29. If you are among those who are not in a hurry to file, make sure to submit your return and pay any taxes…
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Actress Jodie Foster Says Generation Z Can Be ‘Really Annoying’ in the Workplace: Do You Agree?
In a recent interview, Jodie Foster criticized Generation Z for lacking ideal workplace ethics, stating they can be really annoying. She noted trends in younger employees wanting more control over their work environment.
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One Year After 1/8, STF Keeps 66 Arrested
One year after the invasion of the headquarters of the Brazilian government, the National Congress, and the Federal Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison for inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled…
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One Year After 1/8, Brazil’s Supreme Court Keeps 66 People in Prison
One year after the invasion of the government headquarters, Congress, and the Brazilian Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the outcome of the presidential elections, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison accused of inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled by the office of…
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Golden Globe: “Oppenheimer” Surpasses “Barbie” and Wins Five Awards
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, took place on Sunday (7) filled with stars on the red carpet. The films “Barbie” and “Succession” arrived at the awards with nine nominations. “Barbie” was competing for the award for Best Musical or…
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Hundreds of Convictions, But a Great Mystery Remains Unsolved 3 Years After the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
Members of extremist groups. Former police officers. An Olympic medalist swimmer. And active-duty U.S. Marines. All are among the hundreds of people who have been convicted for their participation in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which marks its 3rd anniversary this Saturday (6). The federal court in Washington remains flooded with…
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American Economy Ends the Year Ignoring Recession Fears
As contratações de novos funcionários em dezembro superaram em muito as expectativas dos economistas e refutaram as preocupações de uma recessão nos próximos meses nos Estados Unidos, de acordo com dados divulgados pelo Bureau of Labor Statistics dos EUA na sexta-feira (5). A economia criou 216 mil empregos no mês passado, enquanto a taxa de…
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US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1,125,000 visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, this remarkable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the US consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide a streamlined…
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Record: US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, the notable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide streamlined service.…