Category: North America
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Cancer Affects More and More Young People. Doctors Struggle to Understand Why
Cancer is affecting more young people in the United States and around the world, leaving doctors perplexed and alarmed. Diagnosis rates in the U.S. increased in 2019 to 107.8 cases per 100,000 people under 50, a 12.8% rise from 95.6 cases in 2000, according to federal data. A study published last year by BMJ Oncology…
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Alaska Airlines: What You Need to Know About the Boeing 737 Max 9?
A terrible incident involving Alaska Airlines on Friday (5), which left a hole in the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, raised safety concerns and left many air travelers worried and fearful. Investigators found a failure in a plug of the aircraft’s center door that came loose…
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Severe Storm Leaves Part of the U.S. East Coast in State of Emergency
Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday (9), raising concerns about significant damage, power outages, and coastal flooding. The forecast indicates that some of the strongest winds will concentrate in North Carolina. In Florida, the storm has already cut power to more than 100,000 homes…
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US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1,125,000 visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, this remarkable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the US consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide a streamlined…
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Record: US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, the notable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide streamlined service.…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Extended to April
According to a report by the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to extend the start date for the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was originally set to take effect next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Entering Brazil Extended to April
According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone the return of the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was initially set to begin next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper, President Lula…
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New Immigration Flows to Brazil
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Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil resulted in the birth of 129,800 children to immigrant mothers. This data was released at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Migration Observatory (OBMigra), an entity linked to the…
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Brazil to Host the First Regular Season NFL Game in South America in 2024
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The National Football League will hold a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South America – at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo.
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Copa América to Be Held in the USA in 2024
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The 2024 Copa América will be the 48th edition of the Copa América, the international men’s football championship held every four years organized by the South American football governing body CONMEBOL. The tournament will take place in the United States and will be co-organized by CONCACAF. The United States will host the tournament for the…