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Looking for Airbnb in New York? You May Have Difficulty Finding It
More than 75% of short-term rentals listed on Airbnb have disappeared from the Big Apple following a tough municipal crackdown on home-sharing sites. The disappearance of accommodations has left thousands of visitors planning to spend their holidays in Manhattan, particularly at the end of this year, in limbo; but on the other hand, it is…
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Salary Access Apps Are a Solution for Those Who Can’t Wait for Their Paycheck
The financial situation of Americans is not at its best. More than one-third of Americans say they cannot cover a $400 emergency expense in cash. They end up using credit cards. The consequence? The average consumer has about $5,700 in credit card debt. Sometimes, waiting one, two, or more weeks for a paycheck can be…
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Is Your Plan’s Deductible High? Open a Health Savings Account
Health insurance in the United States works in a rather complicated way. In addition to paying monthly premiums, which are not cheap for most people, we also have to pay a deductible before the insurer starts covering medical costs. In other words, if your plan’s deductible is $1,500, you will pay 100% of eligible health…
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FDA Claims Some Popular Decongestants Are Ineffective. What Now?
As autumn approaches, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that a popular ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications does not work. The phenylephrine is the main ingredient used in many common decongestants sold without a prescription. It is safe to use, but an independent advisory committee for the FDA agreed that…
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Brazilian Congress Approves Dual Citizenship
The Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday (12) the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) 16/21, which eliminates the automatic loss of Brazilian nationality for those who acquire another nationality. Authored by the Senate, the proposal was approved in two rounds of voting and will proceed to promulgation. According to the text, the loss of…
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Federal Judge Declares DACA Program Illegal Again
A federal judge in Texas ruled on Wednesday (14) that DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is illegal. The program, created by former President Barack Obama, is intended to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Last year, the Biden administration took steps to preserve the program by publishing a rule to…
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Brazilian Who Escaped Prison is Captured
A “heat signal” detected by a federal aircraft on Wednesday morning (13) led to the capture of Brazilian murderer Danelo Cavalcanti, sentenced to life in prison. The Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens said the 34-year-old fugitive was captured around 8 a.m. 24 kilometers north of the Chester County prison, from where he escaped…
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CDC Recommends Updated Covid-19 Vaccine for Everyone Aged 6 Months and Older
Everyone aged 6 months and older should receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Tuesday (12), to help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, or death from the coronavirus. The agency stated in a press release that Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots will be available this…
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…