Category: Inside
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Russia X Ukraine: War Shows Signs of Escalation
On Thursday (21), Russia launched what authorities in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, said was an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the southeast of the country, but Putin, the Russian president, stated that his country launched “an experimental medium-range ballistic missile against Ukraine” near Dnipro. Putin, in comments on Thursday after the missile launch, said that…
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What Are the Fastest Growing Professions in the U.S.?
The production of renewable energy will drive much of the job growth in the United States over the next decade: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind turbine maintenance technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and nurses are expected to have the highest growth rate by 2033. The wind energy sector is a growing component…
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Federal Police Arrests Five for Alleged Conspiracy to Assassinate President Lula
Brazil’s federal police arrested five people for an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022, authorities said. A Brazilian Federal Police operation dubbed “Operation Counterstrike” was launched on Tuesday (19) with the aim of dismantling the criminal organization allegedly responsible for planning a coup d’état intended to prevent President Lula…
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Brazilian police arrest five over alleged plot to assassinate President Lula
Brazilian police arrested five people over an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022, authorities reported. The Brazilian Federal Police launched “Operation Counterstrike” on Tuesday (19) to dismantle the criminal organization allegedly responsible for planning a coup d’état aimed at preventing President Lula from taking office after the 2022 elections.…
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Is the Northeast U.S. Entering an Era of Wildfires?
The Northeast of the United States will almost certainly never experience the scale of wildfires seen in Western states. But experts say the region should prepare for more periodic droughts, which will increase the risk of fires. New Jersey and southern New York, including New York City, are under drought alert, the last step before…
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Texas Creates School Curriculum With Lessons Drawn From the Bible
School districts serving more than two million elementary school children may adopt a curriculum based on the Bible. Texas education authorities supported a new elementary school curriculum on Tuesday (19) that incorporates Bible-based teaching materials in reading and language arts classes, a controversial measure regarding the inclusion of religion in public education. The optional curriculum…
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Record Number of People Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving
AAA projects that 79.9 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving to better capture the flow of travelers during the holiday weekend. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is…
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Record Number of People Expected to Travel on Thanksgiving Day
AAA projects that 79.9 million travelers will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers represents an increase of…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which calls for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on the afternoon of Monday (November…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which advocates for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on Monday afternoon (November 18), on…