Category: United States
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International Experts Discussed How to Improve Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes
Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, whose consumption is a global reality, at the eighth edition of The E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, DC. Scientists, regulators, consumers, and public health representatives presented studies and strategies to adopt these products as harm reduction tools for nicotine consumption among adult smokers. In…
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Ballet Arizona has a Brazilian Artistic Director
Ballet Arizona announced its new artistic director, the internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director, and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will be the first woman to hold the position and the fourth artistic director of the organization, succeeding the 24 years of leadership of Ib Andersen. “I am thrilled and honored to have been chosen as the next artistic…
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MoMA Announces Projects: TADÁSKÍA
The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on display in the street-level galleries of the Museum from May 24 to October 14, 2024, as well as the acquisition of the centerpiece of the exhibition, an expansive paper work titled ‘Mystical Black Bird’ (2022), for the MoMA collection. Tadáskía is a multidisciplinary artist based in…
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SummerStage 2024 Schedule at Central Park Announced
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, has just been announced and will bring dozens of free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs of New York City. Returning for its 38th year, the festival will once…
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Explore the Rivers and Lakes of Kentucky for Relaxation and Adventure
If you’re looking for a way to escape the heat this summer and don’t want to travel abroad, visit Kentucky and cool off in the water, on the water, or both. Whether it’s to relax for a few days or find some adventure exploring, Kentucky has everything you could want for water adventures. Spend a…
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Good News for Small Businesses in the U.S.: Consumers Are More Willing to Shop Locally
Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that consumers are willing to spend nearly $2,000 more this year to help their favorite local businesses thrive, according to a survey by Faire, an online marketplace. The survey reveals that over 65% of Americans shop on their local main streets at least a few times a month. Nearly 75%…
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Brazilian Companies Put Customer Experience First
Brazilian companies are intensifying their Customer Experience (CX) services to meet the needs of customers who have become accustomed to receiving fast, efficient, and personalized service, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG), one of the leading global research and consulting firms in technology. The ISG Provider Lens™ 2023 Customer…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Areas in Brazil
The United States, through USAID, plans to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding…
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Seleção fará preparação intensa para os dois amistosos antes da estreia na competição
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De olho no título da Copa América 2024, a Seleção Brasileira masculina de futebol fez na quinta-feira (30) o primeiro treino em Orlando, nos Estados Unidos, país sede do torneio deste ano. A cidade da Flórida será a base da equipe brasileira no período de preparação para a disputa da competição, que será aberta no…
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June 19: The Day the Chains of Slavery Fell
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in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, Politics, United States, WomenBlack America has celebrated Juneteenth since June 19, 1865, when American troops arrived in the state of Texas to announce that the conflict had ended with the surrender of the Confederacy in April. This occurred two months after Appomattox, the small town in the state of Virginia where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his…