Category: Inside
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Prioritizing Your Health Now That the Public Health Emergency Is Over
With the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially over, medical experts say it’s time to address health challenges that may have been neglected during—or created by—the pandemic. “Making time for yourself and your family’s preventive medical care and investing in your mental health is essential now,” says Jack Resneck Jr, MD, president of the American…
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Stroke Rising in Young Populations: Here’s What You Need to Know
Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out of five people who have a stroke are under age 55. A stroke is a brain attack that occurs when blood vessels in the brain are blocked or burst. Strokes can…
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Lockton Announces Acquisition of THB Brazil
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker and consultant, announced the acquisition of THB Brazil from Amwins, the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S. A combination of two leaders in the Brazilian insurance and solutions market for individuals will allow for scalability and profitable growth, as well as access to…
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Ronaldinho Launches the Ronaldinho Global Street League
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, former World Cup champion and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, is launching the Ronaldinho Global Street League (RGSL) in collaboration with Roberto de Assis Moreira, Raphael Senden, and the talent incubator venture SW Companies, led by Sophie Watts. The RGSL aims to revolutionize youth development and recruitment programs for football globally,…
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Optimism Prevails Among Minority Business Owners, Survey Shows
Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, the results of the recent PNC Economic Outlook survey show impressive resilience and a positive mindset among these business leaders, according to Marshalyn Odneal, national sales executive for Minority Business at PNC Bank. According to the PNC survey, more than…
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Brazil and the U.S. Unite to Combat Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (JAPER) since 2013, at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. The meeting fulfills the commitment made by Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Joseph R.…
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Can You Avoid Paying for Seat Selection on Flights?
The fees charged for seat selection by airlines are among the most hated surcharges in the travel industry. It costs nothing for an airline to reserve a seat. However, passengers shell out anywhere from $25 to over $100 for a confirmed seat reservation or to sit next to their friends and family. But if the…
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Former Vice President Mike Pence Enters the Electoral Race and Challenges Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence filed the paperwork declaring his presidential candidacy on Monday (5), embarking on a campaign against the former president he served, Donald J. Trump. Pence has received single-digit results in all the polls conducted so far, far behind Trump, who remains the frontrunner in the polls for now. The former vice…
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Hurricane Season Starts Today in the U.S. What Should You Expect This Year?
The hurricane season starts today, and although the outlook is for an average season, meteorologists warn that there is still the possibility of devastating storms, especially in coastal states.And what to expect in the coming months?How many hurricanes will there be?The CNN tracked two forecasts for the hurricane season this year: the forecast from the…
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End of the Risk of U.S. Government Default. Congress Approves Suspension of Debt Ceiling
After weeks of political deadlock, tense negotiations, and growing anxiety about the future of the economy, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Thursday night (1) that temporarily suspends the debt ceiling and imposes new spending caps, thus ending the possibility of a U.S. government default. The Senate’s approval by a vote of 63 to 36…