Category: Inside
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These 3 Discoveries Will Shape the Future of Medicine
Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – utilizes tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, and mathematics to advance research promising medical breakthroughs. Biotechnology products and solutions generated about $1 trillion in revenue worldwide in 2021, a 34% increase from five years ago, according to the 2021 Global Biotechnology Innovation Scorecard, which ranks the…
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These Sea Turtles Face Danger
Sea turtles have been swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. However, today the survival of these living relics from the age of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three — the green turtle, the hawksbill, and the Kemp’s ridley — are listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red…
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Imagining the Earth
If we were to approach rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if they were all alive, intelligent, imbued with soul, imagination, and purpose, what could the world become? Who would we become if we intentionally engaged with such an animated Earth? The world would come alive if we taught our children – and ourselves!…
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What are your rights in case of flight cancellations or delays?
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in Business, Community, Destaque, Economy, Geral, Inside, Politics, Por dentro, Tourism, United StatesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch a website in the coming weeks detailing airlines’ policies on flight cancellations or delays. The aim is to keep passengers informed about their rights amid the air travel chaos that has arisen as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The page promises to contain “easy-to-read” information about…
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Religious Freedom: A Fundamental Principle of the U.S.
Religious freedom is a core American value and a universal human right. It also represents a vital priority of foreign policy, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 2.
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Brazilian Woman Arrested Accused of Misappropriating 4 Million Clients
Raquel Moura Borges, 55, is accused by the Southern District of New York Prosecutor’s Office of securities fraud, wire fraud, and investment advisory fraud through her company, Global Access Investment Advisor LLC (GAIA). She was arrested and faces more than 20 years in prison if found guilty. According to Prosecutor Damian Williams, “Borges promised her…
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Why are airline tickets to Brazil so expensive right now?
Let’s explain. First, there is a shortage of pilots, many retired early while others were laid off. As there are not enough pilots, dozens of flights to Brazil have been canceled. Now there is less availability of flights and a high demand. This is also causing many delays and cancellations of flights. Additionally, current aviation…
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Why are airline fares high and with few flight offers?
Everyone knows that during the pandemic, hundreds of pilots/crew members requested early retirement and many others were laid off. Unfortunately, during that time, American, Delta, and Latam completely stopped flying to Brazil for almost 2 years, and only United continued with 1 daily flight. Now, post-pandemic, several factors contribute to the rise in prices: a…
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine Illuminates Columns for Pride Month
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine illuminated its columns with vibrant and beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ communities during Pride Month. The Cathedral, located in historic Morningside Heights, has long been a home for progressive social causes, beginning with its charter as a “house of prayer for all people.” As one of…
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Combating the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Gender-Based Violence
The United States is intensifying its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the world. This work is especially important, given that reported cases of physical and sexual violence against women and girls have dramatically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem has been termed the “shadow pandemic.” In the…