Category: Politics
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Biden’s Health: Does the President Have What It Takes to Govern for Another 4 Years?
The White House stated on Monday (8) that President Joe Biden was not being treated for Parkinson’s disease during a press conference. But Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sometimes struggled to be heard amid a barrage of questions about the health of the 81-year-old president. She confirmed that he had been examined three times by a…
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How Are Americans Doing Financially?
More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were either “just getting by” (19%) or “having a hard time getting by” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing…
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How Are Americans Feeling Financially?
More than a quarter of North American adults are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were “just surviving” (19%) or “struggling to survive” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing well is the lowest percentage since…
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Retailers Like Macy’s Are Charging 35% Interest on Credit Cards
Interest rates on store credit cards are rising, and the new numbers may surprise you. The Macy’s has just sent letters to its cardholders announcing that the interest rate on the Macy’s card is jumping to 34.49%. Industry experts told CBS that the increase is part of a national trend. Retail stores already have the…
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Bolsonaro Involved in Scheme to Divert Over R$ 6.8 Million
The Federal Police concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the diversion or attempted diversion of gifts worth over R$ 6.8 million, including sculptures, jewelry, and watches, received from foreign countries during his term as president of the country. According to the report, part of the jewelry received was transported out of Brazil…
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According to Federal Police, Bolsonaro is Involved in Scheme to Divert Over R$ 6.8 Million
The Federal Police of Brazil concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro is involved in the diversion or attempted diversion of over R$ 6.8 million in gifts, including sculptures, jewelry, and watches, received from foreign countries during his term as president of the country. According to the report, some of the jewelry received was transported out…
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Elections in France: Left Coalition Emerges Victorious in Movement Against the Far Right
Following the unusual decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to call for early elections last month, another surprise awaited French voters when the polls closed on Sunday (7): the far-right National Rally (RN) did not secure the majority of parliamentary seats that pre-election polls had predicted. It didn’t even come close. With the highest voter…
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Dollar Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Real
The expectation of the financial market is that the dollar will close 2024 at R$ 5.20. This information is part of the Focus Bulletin, released on Monday (8) by the Central Bank (BC). The weekly study presents the median estimates of financial institutions for the country’s economy this year and in the next three years.…
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Market Expects Dollar to Fall to R$ 5.20 by Year-End
The financial market predicts that the dollar will end the year 2024 quoted at R$ 5.20. This information is part of the Focus Bulletin, released on Monday (8) by the Central Bank (BC). The weekly study brings the median of estimates from financial institutions for the country’s economy this year and also for the next…
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Substantial Immunity to Trump
The Supreme Court of the United States decided on Monday (1) that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to substantial immunity against lawsuits. The vote was 6 to 3, following party lines. The decision will certainly delay the trial in which he is accused of conspiring to subvert the 2020 elections. If this happens…