Category: United States
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Are You One of the ‘Dry January’ Adherents?
Dry January. The term seems to refer to the impending impact of climate change. But in reality, it is just a personal challenge and partly a social movement. The term refers to the growing trend of stopping alcohol consumption during the first month of the year. Think of it as a four-week vacation for your…
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Preteens Flood Sephora in Search of Anti-Aging Products
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in Asia, Brazil, children, Europe, Fashion, Geral, Health, Inside, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, United States, Women, WorldSwarms of preteens are flooding Sephora stores across the country in search of makeup and anti-aging products. Some experts argue that this trend is becoming an epidemic and that these products are generally not suitable for children. Videos of girls crowding the aisles of Sephora with baskets loaded with hundreds of dollars in products have…
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Texas Authorities Begin Arresting Immigrants Near the Border
Texas authorities arrested immigrants in Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday night (17), who were indicted for criminal trespass, marking the first arrests of immigrants since the state took control of the area at the U.S.-Mexico border last week.
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Americans Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Dollar Stores
Nowadays, in the United States, it is almost impossible to avoid a Dollar Store. It is estimated that 249 million Americans now live within eight kilometers of one, making them almost as common as McDonald’s franchises. About 35,000 stores belong to Dollar General and Dollar Tree, the two largest competitors in the sector. Dollar Stores…
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Presidential Elections: Trump Takes the Lead, Well Ahead!
Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Republican Party primary on Monday (15), solidifying his position as the favorite for the party’s nomination for the general elections in November 2024. But Trump’s victory is not just any victory. The former president’s strong performance at the polls puts to rest any lingering questions about his dominance…
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Series Tips? Take a Look at the Emmy Winners 2023
Three series dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards on Monday night (15): “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef.” Each of them won nearly everything they were nominated for in the drama, comedy, and limited series categories. “Succession” and “The Bear” tied with six wins each, while “Beef” followed closely behind with five trophies.Stay Updated“Succession” won for outstanding…
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What Would Martin Luther King Feel About Today’s USA?
Every year, on the third Monday of January, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day and reflects on what still needs to be done for racial equality. On this January 15, if Dr. King were alive to celebrate his 95th birthday, what would he have to say about the controversial racial landscape of his…
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U.S. Offers English Course for 300 Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Youth
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO), in partnership with the +Unidos Group, are selecting 300 young people for the Access E2C 2024 program (English to Connect, Communicate, Catalyze), a course that promotes language teaching for the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous population. Interested individuals must reside…
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US Extends Waiver of Interview for American Visa Until the End of 2024
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The United States government has renewed the rule, in effect since the Covid pandemic, that allows consulates and embassies to waive the requirement for an in-person interview for the issuance or renewal of certain types of visas. The rule, published at the end of December by the U.S. Department of State, is valid until the…
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Cancer Affects More and More Young People. Doctors Struggle to Understand Why
Cancer is affecting more young people in the United States and around the world, leaving doctors perplexed and alarmed. Diagnosis rates in the U.S. increased in 2019 to 107.8 cases per 100,000 people under 50, a 12.8% rise from 95.6 cases in 2000, according to federal data. A study published last year by BMJ Oncology…