Category: Inside
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New York Hospitals Spend Over $90 Million to Shelter Immigrants in Hotels
The public hospital system in New York City will spend over $90 million to shelter immigrants in four hotels in downtown Manhattan by spring in response to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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American Airlines Announces Cut of 50,000 Flights This Summer in the U.S.
Airlines around the world are preparing for a super busy summer, with many believing that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even so, some airlines will be cutting their flight offerings. American Airlines announced the cut of nearly 50,000 flights from its summer schedule, with June and July being the most affected months. The…
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Russia-Ukraine, One Year Later: Will Brazil Be Able to Mediate a Ceasefire?
This Friday (24) marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. And even after all this time, there are no signs that the war is close to ending. However, the Russian government is considering a ceasefire proposal made by none other than President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva. The announcement was made on Thursday (23) by…
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Is The Champion of Rio Carnival
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense won the title of best school in the Special Group to parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2023, marking its ninth title after more than twenty years.
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A Historic Three-Day Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold to the U.S.
A powerful storm affecting the United States from coast to coast brings heavy snow, strong winds, and ice starting this Wednesday, placing more than two dozen states under weather alerts as travel conditions begin to deteriorate in some areas. More than 65 million people in 29 states, from the far west of California to Minnesota…
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Carnival Returned with Full Force
After 2 years without street carnival due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Brazil’s most traditional festival returned with full force this year. The federal government estimates that over 46 million people are participating in the festivities that officially began on Friday and will last until February 25. In Rio de Janeiro, a city that hosts one…
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How to Take Advantage of the Highest Interest Rates in Decades
In the last 12 months, interest rates have risen at a pace we haven’t seen since the late 1970s. The main reason rates are so high now is the rapid growth of inflation. In 2022, the Consumer Price Index – which measures inflation – surpassed 9% for the first time in 40 years. In response,…
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Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine One Year After Russian Invasion
President Joe Biden visited Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, on Monday (21) for the first time since Russia launched a large-scale invasion against the neighboring country a year ago. The highly secretive visit comes at a critical moment in the conflict, with Russia preparing for an offensive during the spring and Ukraine expecting to reclaim…
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Gisele Bündchen Receives Million-Dollar Fee to Return to Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Single and happy. This is how Gisele Bündchen appeared in one of the boxes at Marquês de Sapucaí, in Rio de Janeiro, to enjoy the carnival last Sunday (19). The supermodel shared some videos of her moments during the event on her social media. Dressed in a top that showcased her defined abdomen, she was…
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Daniel Alves Will Remain in Jail During Investigation of Rape Allegation
A Spanish court denied Daniel Alves’ appeal on Tuesday (21) to be released on bail while the investigation into a sexual assault allegation against the football player is ongoing. The court decided that there is a flight risk for the player, so he must remain in jail during the investigation. The date for the trial…