Category: Politics
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Which Country Has the Best Retirement System? Hint: It’s Not the USA
The U.S. retirement system received a C+ grade again this year, but its score has dropped for the second consecutive year in a new ranking of global retirement systems. The U.S. system, which is primarily funded by Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and Social Security, ranked 29th out of 48 countries, according to the Mercer…
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Do You Know That Subscription You No Longer Use? It’s Now Going to Be Much Easier to Cancel It
In today’s digital landscape, signing up for a service typically takes just a few clicks. But canceling them is another story. Hours spent figuring out how and where to suspend the subscription, followed by more days or even months to actually have the service suspended. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday (16) that this…
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Three Weeks Until the Elections, How Is the Race for the U.S. Presidency Going?
Three weeks until the elections, the race for the U.S. presidency is heating up, with Trump gaining a slight lead over Harris in key swing states.
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X Is Back in Brazil
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Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil last week. The platform has resumed full operations in the country.
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X Is Back in Brazil
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Last week, Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil. The platform has resumed full operations in the country. The blockade had been in place for approximately 40 days, following a decision made on August 30, when the company closed its Brazilian office and…
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…
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International Tourism Injects US$ 4.8 Billion into Brazil in Just 8 Months
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by the Central Bank shows that foreign tourists injected US$ 4.8 billion into the Brazilian economy from January to August, a figure 9% higher than the same period in 2023, which recorded US$ 4.4 billion. This…
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The U.S. Is Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Foreign Doctors, but Immigration Is Making It Harder for Them to Arrive
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a problem that has existed for some time in the United States: the country’s healthcare system is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for these professionals to work and settle in the U.S. The reason? Immigration. Today, 1 in 4 doctors are foreign. This statistic increases…
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New York City Mayor Indicted for Bribery and Fraud
Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting illegal campaign donations that, according to prosecutors, began when he was a high-ranking elected official in Brooklyn and continued after he became mayor. The indictment, which was revealed on Thursday morning (26), follows an investigation that began in 2021 and…