Category: Politics
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Mass Rape Trial of French Woman Ends with Feeling That Justice Was Not Served
A mass rape trial that has garnered worldwide attention concluded on Thursday (19), with Dominique Pelicot, the main accused, and 50 other men all found guilty of raping or sexually assaulting Pelicot’s ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot. Dominique Pelicot, 72, received the maximum sentence of 20 years for aggravated rape. He recruited men to rape his own…
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International Migrants Day is Celebrated This Wednesday
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, children, Community, Europe, Geral, Immigration, Inside, Latin America, Men, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, Teenager, United States, Women, WorldToday, December 18, is International Migrants Day. The date celebrates the adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. The day offers a special opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around…
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President Lula Leaves Hospital and Says He Will Take Care of Himself
President Lula leaves the Sírio-Libanês Hospital and expresses his commitment to health and the Brazilian people.
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President Lula leaves hospital and says he will take care of himself
President Lula leaves the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo and expresses his commitment to recovery and the Brazilian people.
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What Are These Mysterious Drones Hovering Over New Jersey?
Several unidentified drones have entered the airspace of a U.S. Navy base in New Jersey, authorities said on Friday (13). The Naval Weapons Station Earle, located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, stated it is “aware” of the sightings in the area and “continues to closely coordinate with federal and state agencies to ensure the safety…
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US Experiencing Largest Immigration Wave in History, According to The New York Times
The American newspaper The New York Times attempted to explain the magnitude of the current immigration wave to the United States. Through government data and analysis by experts on the subject, the paper considered the arrival of immigrants in the country as the largest in history. The authors of the article highlighted: According to the…
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Will the U.S. Overcome Its Real Estate Crisis Next Year?
The U.S. real estate market in 2024 was the slowest in three decades. The last time sales fell this much was in 1995, when the U.S. population was 22% smaller than it is today. Next year may not be much better. It will depend on how many new homes are built. The story of the…
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What Is The Best Temperature To Set Your Thermostat This Winter?
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As temperatures begin to drop – winter in the northern hemisphere starts next week – what temperature should your thermostat be set to? Some say you should set your thermostat to temperatures “as low as comfort allows,” after all, about 3% more energy is used for every degree above 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The U.S. Department…
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American Universities Offer Free Tuition for Low-Income Students
In the last month, several colleges and universities in the United States, including the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced programs to provide free tuition for undergraduate students from families that fall below a certain income threshold.Is the tuition really free?Each school manages its free tuition program in its own…
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Brazil’s President ‘Well’ After Emergency Surgery for Cerebral Hemorrhage
The cerebral hemorrhage detected in Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did not compromise any of his brain functions. The medical team, led by Dr. Roberto Kalil, expects President Lula to resume his activities next week. As a precaution, he will remain in the intensive care unit of the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo…