Category: United States
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Rodolpho Parigi Exhibits in New York. Discover the Work of This Emerging Brazilian Artist
Rodolpho Parigi (b. 1977, São Paulo, Brazil) is part of a new generation of Brazilian artists who emerged in the early 2000s. This Friday, May 2, he opens his first solo exhibition in New York at the Nara Roesler Gallery. Approximately 35 works of art will be on display, including a reinterpretation of the famous…
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How to Navigate an Election Year Regarding Your Finances
During election years, uncertainty about the future can shake investors’ confidence. To help you navigate your finances during this election cycle, work with a certified financial planner and consider these tips and insights: • Study the past to calm anxiety: A quick look at historical data can help you make balanced investment decisions during a…
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Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for doctors, resulting in many clinics refusing new Medicare patients or even closing their doors. At the same time, millions of additional Americans are expected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction in Medicare imposed earlier this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says…
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How Much Do the U.S. Spend on the Military?
In 2023, the U.S. military spent approximately $820.3 billion, or about 13.3% of the entire federal budget for that fiscal year. In March 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) requested $842.0 billion for 2024 — a 2.6% increase. With the third largest army in the world, with nearly 1.3 million active-duty troops, the U.S. estimates…
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May is National Small Business Month: 3 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Stay Focused
May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the country’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and represent 99.9% of all American businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses lack many resources and…
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Brazilian Program Empowers Female Entrepreneurs to Conquer the World
Exporting companies are more competitive, achieve higher profits, and employ more people, yet there are still few women benefiting from opportunities in international markets. To transform this reality in Brazil, ApexBrasil created the Women and International Business Program, which in less than a year has already assisted nearly 3,000 women-led companies. Including women equally in…
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NASA Expands Use of Freshwater Tool to Protect the Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – the only institution outside the United States participating in the project, launched OpenET-Brazil in April – an online tool designed to provide detailed data on water consumption and evapotranspiration…
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Disney Faces Worker Shortage. Do You Know Why?
Everyone knows that when you travel to Walt Disney World, it’s the cast members who help make the experience even more magical. They do everything to ensure that every guest has the best possible experience and wants to return to Disney World every year. However, finding these cast members has become increasingly difficult for The…
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How Long Is It Taking to Get a Green Card Through Family Petition?
Family-based immigration involves individuals moving to the United States to reunite with their spouse, children, and/or parents. According to recent data from the Department of Homeland Security, spouses, dependent children, and parents trying to join family members in the U.S. have average wait times of nearly a year.
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US Limits Added Sugars in School Meals
New school meal standards in the United States recently announced will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium levels, among other adjustments, said the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA. The final rule will be implemented in phases over the next few years. Elementary and secondary schools…