Category: Inside
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Changes Ahead: Citizenship Test to Become More Difficult
The U.S. citizenship test will be updated, and some immigrant advocates fear that the changes will disadvantage candidates with lower levels of English proficiency. The government of former Republican President Donald Trump changed the test in 2020, making it longer and harder to pass. Democratic President Joe Biden took office and signed an executive order…
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Florida No Longer Accepts Driver’s Licenses Issued to Immigrants from Certain States
Florida will no longer accept driver’s licenses issued by certain states to immigrants living in the country without documents. This measure is part of a new law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in the state, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which took effect on July 1. The out-of-state licenses, specifically issued for undocumented…
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Nearly Half of US Tap Water Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Nearly half of the tap water in the United States (45%) is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study by the US Geological Survey. The PFAS (forever chemicals) are a family of synthetic chemicals that remain in the environment and in the human body. Exposure to PFAS is linked to…
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FDA Approves Drug That Slows Progression of Alzheimer’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Thursday (6) the use of the drug Leqembi, the first treatment that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug was approved only for people in the early stages of the disease, those with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It is…
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How Much Do You Need to Feel Rich in the U.S.?
How much do you need to feel financially secure? And to feel rich? More than 2,500 American adults said they would need to earn an average of $233,000 per year to feel financially secure and $483,000 annually to feel rich or achieve financial freedom, according to a new survey by Bankrate. For comparison, the average…
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Battle of Giants
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This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) launched its newest app. Threads is the bet on microblogging that promises to dethrone Twitter. It’s no secret that since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform has been losing many users. Positioned by Meta as “a separate space for real-time information and public conversations,” Threads…
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Battle of Giants
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This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet that promises to shake the foundations of Twitter. It is no secret that since Elon Musk’s entry into Twitter, the platform has been losing many users. Positioned by Meta as “a separate space for real-time…
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Brazil Removes All Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions for International Travelers
Since May 21, there are no longer any health restrictions related to COVID-19 for entering Brazil. Following the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Anvisa no longer requires proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test to enter the country. Health restrictions for boarding,…
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Island Waterpark – World’s Largest Indoor Oceanfront Waterpark Opens in Atlantic City
The famous boardwalk of Atlantic City will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort. ISLAND Waterpark is the largest indoor oceanfront waterpark in the world. Covering 120,000 square feet and containing over 317,000 gallons of water, the waterpark features 11 slides, including the tube slides Electric…
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U.S. Honors Brazilian Womam For Her Fight To Combat Slavery In Brazil
Brazilian Pureza Lopes Loyola was one of eight people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The U.S. Department of State recognized Ms. Pureza for her personal efforts to combat slavery in Brazil. Her struggle gained attention nationwide and led to the creation in 1995 of the Mobile Inspection Group, which brought together labor inspectors, federal police officers, and labor prosecutors to enforce labor laws in Brazil.…