Category: Inside
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Massachusetts Voters Say Yes to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Massachusetts voters endorsed a law passed earlier this year that allows immigrants without legal status in the U.S. to obtain driver’s licenses. The “Work and Family Mobility Act” will take effect in July of next year. Organizers estimate that thousands of newly qualified drivers will be able to apply for licenses in the following months.…
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This is where new businesses are launched
Several business hubs in the U.S. are among the best places in the world to launch a business. A Startup Genome, a research organization that supports small businesses, ranks three American strategic areas among the top five in its latest global start-up ecosystem ranking: Silicon Valley (located in Santa Clara Valley, California), New York, and…
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The Pink Words and the Gray Words
One day, without quite knowing why, everything suddenly happened: the pink words disappeared from the planet. What are pink words? They are delicate words, like “thank you”, “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “it’s so important to me”. Words so sweet that they are like honey in the heart. Was it the work of the Gray…
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Airfare Prices Remain High, But You Don’t Have to Stop Traveling
The year-end holidays are here, and for many people, the price of airline tickets is the main concern. From April to August of this year, searches on Google for “cheapest airline tickets” increased by more than 240% in the US. How to find cheaper flights? Industry experts say your chances of finding lower prices increase…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge in Texas struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal. The lawsuit was filed by a conservative group, the Job Creators Network Foundation, on behalf of two borrowers who did not qualify for the debt relief. Biden’s program had already been suspended since October 21 due to another…
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Son of Brazilians Elected as Congressman in NY
Republican George Devolder-Santos defeated Democrat Robert Zimmerman in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, located in Nassau County on Long Island. This was the first general election for the U.S. House of Representatives with two openly gay candidates running against each other. This is also the first time a Brazilian-American has been elected to Congress. George…
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In Rare Appearance This November, Nicole Arrives in Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole crossed the Florida peninsula on the morning of Thursday, October 10, after making landfall overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. The extensive weather system entered the state with strong winds, heavy rain, erosion, and coastal flooding as it moved northwest. The National Hurricane Center reported that Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m.…
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Listeria Outbreak in 6 States Linked to Contaminated Cold Cuts and Cheeses
A listeria outbreak in six states has been linked to contaminated cold cuts and cheeses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, November 9. People at high risk for severe illness from listeria infection – such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems – should not…
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American Congress Continues Without Defined Majority
The vote counting for the Senate and House of Representatives has not yet finished in some states, so the party that will have a majority in each house has not yet been defined. In the Senate, this definition may only happen after December 6. The reason is that Georgia, one of the states that could…
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Reducing City Temperatures with Smart Surface Technology
Asphalt, concrete, and lack of tree cover raise city temperatures. Roads, rooftops, and other surfaces retain ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun and emit heat throughout the day and even at night. This trapped heat creates urban heat islands, areas where natural ground cover is replaced by pavements, buildings, and other surfaces that collect more…