Category: Inside
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What Role Do Small Businesses Play in the American Economy?
The development of small businesses in the U.S. declined in the four decades before the pandemic — but since 2020, this segment of the private sector has driven most job creation.What is considered a small business?The Small Business Administration (SBA) generally defines any independent business with fewer than 500 employees as a “small business.”How many…
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Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Infecting 10.3 Million People in 2023
Worldwide, an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles were reported in 2023, a 20% increase compared to 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate global vaccination coverage is driving the rise in cases. Measles is preventable with two doses of the…
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Perfect Snow Activities for All Ages
Have you ever stopped to think about what snow is and how it forms? This type of curiosity crosses the minds of many people, especially those who are passionate about winter landscapes and dream of visiting the most famous snowy destinations in the world. Although the phenomenon is not present in the daily life of…
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Rio and Niterói present bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games
Rio de Janeiro and Niterói have submitted a joint bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games.
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Brazilians Win Medals at Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad
Brazil won four gold medals and one bronze at the 16th Latin American Olympiad of Astronomy and Astronautics (OLAA).
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Brazil Celebrates National Samba Day
Brazil celebrates National Samba Day on December 2, with events scheduled in different regions and states. In Rio de Janeiro, the festivities began earlier, with parades from the Special Group samba schools. In the northern zone, the neighborhood of Oswaldo Cruz, home to the samba schools Portela and Império Serrano, hosted the Samba Path. As…
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Health Recommendations for the New Year
Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: • Make nutritional adjustments: Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher risk of mortality, according to…
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Poverty and Extreme Poverty Reach Lowest Level in Brazil Since 2012
Brazil ended 2023 with the lowest levels of poverty and extreme poverty recorded since the Social Indicators Synthesis began in 2012, by IBGE, the government statistics agency. However, despite this improvement, data released on Wednesday in December revealed that 58.9 million people still live in poverty, with 9.5 million in extreme poverty. The study focuses…
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Most of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Has Less Than 30% Native Vegetation
The Atlantic Forest is the biome that has undergone the most significant changes in land cover and use in Brazil between 1985 and 2023. Over 39 years, its territory recorded a 91% increase in agricultural area, but also a recovery of native vegetation in 45% of municipalities after the implementation of the Forest Code in…