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Religions and cultures have distinct ways of celebrating the year-end festivities
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At midnight on January 1st, we usually celebrate the beginning of a new year. We celebrate with fireworks, parties, and many wishes for good luck and achievements. There are various customs we perform to celebrate this date; some prefer to dress entirely in white as a movement for peace and good energies, or in specific…
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Hezbollah and Israel Agree to a Ceasefire
After 13 months of war, Hezbollah entered into a ceasefire with Israel on Wednesday (27) that the group will struggle to convince anyone, other than its most fervent loyalists, that the decision is not in fact a defeat. The 60-day truce, which is expected to lay the groundwork for a more lasting ceasefire, comes after…
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Trump Promises High Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China, Threatening Inflation Decline
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday (25) that his administration will impose new tariffs on imported products from Mexico, Canada, and China, solidifying an important campaign promise that could have a significant impact on the American economy. Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported…
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Forget Black Friday: Consumer Interest is in ‘Travel Tuesday’
It all started with Black Friday — then came Cyber Monday. Now, consumers hungry for deals have one more day to shop. “Travel Tuesday” — the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving — targets those looking for discounts on travel, rather than TVs and other electronics. Searches for “Travel Tuesday” have increased by more than 500% from…
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Storms Threaten to Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel in the U.S.
The National Weather Service is forecasting that weather will disrupt Thanksgiving travel in parts of the country. A mix of rain and snow is expected in the Pacific Northwest, which is still recovering from a major storm that killed two people last week, and in the Northeast, where temperatures will finally drop. The East Coast…
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How about celebrating New Year’s Eve in Copacabana?
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Mayor Eduardo Paes announced shows by Caetano Veloso, Ivete Sangalo, and more for New Year’s Eve 2025 in Rio, focusing on Copacabana and 13 other stages throughout the city.
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New Year’s Eve in Rio Will Feature Caetano, Ivete Sangalo, and Bethânia This Year
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If you have a ticket booked to Rio de Janeiro this New Year’s Eve, you’ll want to read this news. If you still don’t know where to go for the long holiday this year, here’s a good tip.
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American Government Has Deported 10,872 Brazilians Since 2019
On Friday, November 22, another flight took off from Alexandria, Virginia, carrying hundreds of Brazilians deported from the United States back to Brazil. According to information from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), flight GXA-6160, operated by the American company Global Crossing Airlines, was scheduled to make its first landing on Brazilian soil in Manaus,…
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Changes in NYC: Authorities Want to Make the City ‘More Livable’
New York City is facing an accessibility crisis. Rents have skyrocketed. The century-old subway needs modernization, and buses are painfully slow. Piles of garbage bags often sit on the sidewalks. The person responsible for fixing these issues, Mayor Eric Adams, is facing a major corruption scandal. But not all is lost. City and state officials…
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The Hague Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas Military Chief
The International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants on Thursday (21) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The Court also issued an arrest warrant for Muhammad Deif, the Hamas military chief, for crimes against humanity, including murder,…