Category: Inside
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A Global Epidemic of Cancer Among Younger People May Be Emerging
A new study on cancer records from 44 countries has shown that the incidence of what experts call “early cancer,” that is, among people under 50 years old, is rapidly increasing, particularly among types of cancer that affect the digestive system. The authors of the study say that this increase among younger adults is partly…
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Partnership of the Year: Starbucks Customers Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles
Starbucks and Delta Air Lines have announced a strategic partnership that will benefit their most loyal consumers. Since October 12, American customers enrolled in the Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs can link their accounts and start earning one mile for every $1.00 spent on qualifying purchases at Starbucks. On days when enrolled members…
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Netflix Will Offer Cheaper Subscription, But With Ads
If you don’t mind having your shows interrupted by commercials, your Netflix subscription could become cheaper. A new, lower-priced subscription option will be available starting November 6, where viewers will see four to five minutes of commercials for every hour of content they watch. The new subscription will cost $6.99. Currently, Netflix offers three subscription…
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Santos FC Holds Event in NY This Sunday
New York was chosen for another event of the “Santos do Mundo” campaign, which aims to internationalize the Club’s brand. On Sunday, October 16, the Pelé Soccer Store, located in Times Square, will start selling official Santos FC jerseys. On this occasion, a retro jersey will also be presented, in homage to the friendly match…
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As expected, beneficiaries of the U.S. Social Security will receive an 8.7% increase
On Thursday, October 13, the American Social Security Administration announced that retirees and beneficiaries will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981. This means that beneficiaries will earn an average of $146 more, totaling an average monthly income of $1,827 in 2023. The adjustment aims to help the…
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Halloween
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“Halloween is a traditional North American festival that originated in the British Isles and is celebrated in various countries, including Brazil. This festival takes place on October 31 and is marked by children dressing up as monsters and going out in search of candy. Historians believe that this festival may have originated from celebrations held…
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What are travel alerts and how do the U.S. develop them?
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The U.S. Department of State publishes a travel alert for every country in the world so that American citizens have reliable information to make informed decisions before traveling. The travel alerts are based on “security and safety conditions that may affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad,” without political or economic considerations, the…
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Oral and Dental Health
In an interview with The Brasilians, Brazilian dentist Dr. Carolina Hakopian (photo below), graduated from the University of São Paulo and the University of Rochester in New York State, discusses the importance of oral and dental health in adults and children.The Brasilians: What is the importance of the family dentist?Carolina Hakopian: The family dentist takes…
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Protecting Equality in the U.S. for 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking U.S. statute that protects individuals from gender discrimination. No person in the United States should, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance,” the law states*.…
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Traveling to Sleep: The Rise of Sleep Tourism
You’ve probably heard a woman who just became a mother say that the gift she wanted most was a weekend at a hotel to sleep throughout her stay. Well, the desire of mothers is becoming a trend. The so-called “sleep tourism” has been growing in popularity for a few years now, with an increasing number…