Category: Inside
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New York Offers Grants to Small Businesses
The state of New York has a program in place to provide financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The “Small Business Recovery Grant program” grants subsidies of up to $50,000 depending on the annual gross revenue of the business. However, the application period for assistance is coming to an end. The…
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September 23 – International Day Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Persons
September 23 is the International Day Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women and Children. On this date, various actions are carried out to combat and prevent this form of modern slavery. UN data indicates that there are about 2.5 million victims of human trafficking, and the number may be much higher than the official…
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‘The Phantom of the Opera’, Broadway’s longest-running show, will close
“The Phantom of the Opera,” the show that has been running the longest in Broadway history and, for many, a symbol of musicals, will close its curtains for the last time in February 2023. The musical is yet another victim of the pandemic caused by Covid-19. Since the theaters were closed due to the virus,…
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Record number of immigrants become billionaires in the U.S.
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In 2022, 92 American citizens born abroad made it to the annual Forbes Billionaires list, representing 13% of the total.
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: When Monarch and Monarchy Fit Like a Glove
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was the monarch with the longest reign in British history. She celebrated 70 years on the throne in June 2022 with the Platinum Jubilee. But she does not enter history solely because of this achievement. The queen, who initially did not belong to the line of succession to the…
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Bank of America announces zero down payment for first home purchase
The dream of homeownership may be closer for many members of the Black and Latino communities in the United States. Bank of America has just announced a program that will offer mortgage loans with zero down payment and closing costs to members of these communities who wish to buy their first home. The program will…
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How Anyone Can Request Government Records
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Want to know how many tickets the police issued to drivers for texting while driving? Or perhaps you are a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government employee retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether they are…
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U.S. Presidents Come from Diverse Professions
The 45 presidents of the United States have held a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many held jobs that provided them with insight into the everyday lives of their American compatriots. Twenty-five American presidents — including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Barack Obama — were lawyers. Several presidents had…
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The Colorful City of Paraty
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The city is located in the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Behind the city, tropical forests, mountains, and waterfalls rise. It is the southernmost and westernmost city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Paraty is listed by IPHAN as a National Historical Heritage. More than 80% of its…
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Experience Up Close the Culture, Diversity, and Art of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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A spectacular way to experience this cultural diversity is to visit two of its oldest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both capitals of the states where they are located (which share the same name), being the first and second largest cities in Brazil. Whether on a business trip or leisure, São Paulo and…