Category: United States
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Afraid of Turbulence? These Are the Routes with the Most Turbulence in the World
The recent incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday (21) after “severe turbulence” has raised awareness about the dangers of turbulence and the areas where passengers are likely to experience it. The Boeing 777-300ER was traveling from London to Singapore with 211 passengers and 18…
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Florida Temporarily Unable to Enforce Law Criminalizing Transport of Undocumented Immigrants
A federal judge temporarily suspended on Wednesday (22) the enforcement of a Florida law that makes it a crime to transport illegal immigrants in the state. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, partially amends the human smuggling statute to make it a crime to transport individuals without legal status to Florida. Distric…
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Why Are Concert Tickets So Expensive in the U.S.?
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday (23) to break up Live Nation Entertainment, stating that the major concert promoter and its Ticketmaster unit have illegally inflated ticket prices, harming artists and their fans. The average ticket price for major American tours reached $122.84 last year, up from $91.86 in 2019, according…
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SummerStage 2024 Schedule Announced in Central Park
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, the iconic outdoor performing arts festival in New York, has just been announced and will bring dozens of free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs of New York City. Returning for its 38th year, the festival…
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Summerstage, Famous Summer Festival in NY, Announces Lineup. Alcione Is This Year’s Main Brazilian Name
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor music 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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Red Lobster, Popular Seafood Chain in the U.S., Files for Bankruptcy
Whether you live in Manhattan or a Midwest suburb, it always seemed like there would be a Red Lobster nearby – a place where anyone, from middle-class families to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, could indulge in shrimp at a more affordable price. No more! Dozens of restaurants from the popular chain closed last week and this…
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The Immigrant Population Grew by 5.1 Million in the Last Two Years in the U.S., Says Study
The population living in the United States that was born abroad (including legal and illegal immigrants) reached a historic high in March, hitting a record of 51.6 million. This increases the percentage of foreign-born residents to 15.6% of the total U.S. population, according to a new study by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). The…
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What Is Uber Caregiver? Discover This New Service Set to Launch This Summer in the United States
Becoming a ‘caregiver’ can sometimes be an unexpectedly challenging – and costly – endeavor. But a new tool from Uber, called Uber Caregiver, has been designed to make it a bit easier to transport and purchase medications for loved ones. Set to launch this summer in the United States, the service was developed by Uber…
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Indicates Summer with Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes occurring this…
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Only 25% of Sunscreens Available on the Market Are Safe and Effective, Says New Study
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in children, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, Weather, Women, WorldA new study suggests that only 1 in 4 sunscreens available on the market is safe and effective, raising concerns about ingredients that may harm health and the environment.