Category: Inside
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Federal Government Subsidizes Internet for Low-Income Families
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More than 20 million American households are receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to end digital exclusion, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from the government seeks to address the issue of the cost of reliable internet service for low-income families by providing…
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George Santos’ Employee Indicted for Impersonating Speaker of the House’s Aide
He doesn’t stay away from the media for long. This time, the news indirectly involves George Santos, the Republican congressman from New York, son of a Brazilian, indicted for fraud, money laundering, and possession of public funds. One of Santos’ employees, Samuel Miele, who worked on the then-candidate’s campaign during the 2020 and 2022 election…
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Future of the American Economy Remains Uncertain for Some
The S&P 500 index has risen nearly 17% year-to-date and the Nasdaq composite is over 30% higher. Americans continue to spend money, unemployment is low, and the Federal Reserve may soon halt interest rate hikes as inflation rates steadily—if slowly—decline. In other words, the outlook is for favorable winds blowing. But there are those who…
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Most Couples Divorce for This Reason. Find Out What It Is?
Almost 690,000 couples divorced in 2021. This is about half the number of couples who married in the same year. The majority of couples file for what is called “no-fault divorce,” which means you can dissolve your marriage without having to show that either party committed any “wrongdoing.” This does not mean that the union…
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Trump Indicted in Georgia. It’s the Fourth Charge in Five Months
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday (14) for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 elections in the state. The nearly 100-page indictment details dozens of actions by Trump or his allies to undo the former president’s defeat at the polls, including asking Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State to…
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Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2023-2024
Vaccination guidelines against the flu virus have changed for some individuals, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendation on when to get the flu vaccine remains the same – September and October are still considered the ideal months. Getting vaccinated in August is no longer recommended unless the person is in…
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There Are More Than 4.4 Million Brazilians Living Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a survey of Brazilian communities residing abroad, referencing the year 2021. In that year, according to estimates, the Brazilian community abroad surpassed 4.4 million citizens, representing an increase of over 180,000 people compared to the last survey conducted, which referred to the year 2020. The most significant concentrations are…
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Neymar, The Most Expensive Player in Football History, Moves to Saudi Arabia
Neymar is set to move to Al-Hilal, giving the Saudi giants the superstar name they have pursued all summer and freeing Paris Saint-Germain from a player they have wanted to offload for a few years now. The Brazilian forward, whose $263 million transfer from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2017 remains the most…
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The Name of This City Is the Most Difficult to Pronounce. Guess Which One
WordTips reveals the most mispronounced city names, with Rio de Janeiro topping the list.
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Brazilians No Longer Need a Visa to Visit Japan
The governments of Brazil and Japan have reached an understanding for the reciprocal exemption of visit visas for holders of ordinary passports traveling for a period of up to 90 days. The exemption will have an initial validity of three years and will take effect from September 30, 2023. With this measure, Brazilian and Japanese…