Category: United States
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What Is Happening at the Border Between Venezuela and Guyana?
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is advancing his plans to take control of Essequibo, the oil-rich region controlled by neighboring Guyana. He has ordered his country’s oil company to issue extraction licenses in the area and proposed that the National Assembly approve a bill making the area part of Venezuela. Guyana has placed its defense forces…
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Time Magazine Names Taylor Swift as 2023 Person of the Year
Global music icon Taylor Swift has been making headlines all year, and now she is gracing the cover of Time Magazine as the Person of the Year for 2023. Swift has long been one of the biggest musical artists in the world and a wealthy entrepreneur, leading an entertainment empire that has peaked at $1…
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Section 8: Understand How American Government Housing Assistance Works
Thirty-eight million people in the United States lived in poverty in 2022. To reduce the risk of millions becoming homeless, the federal government provides financial support to individuals whose incomes fall below a certain threshold. Just over nine million people receive housing subsidies through the ‘Section 8’ program of the Department of Housing and Urban…
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Gold Price Hits Record High. Why?
The price of gold reached a historic high on Monday (4), driven mainly by rising expectations of interest rate cuts among investors. The value of the yellow metal jumped by up to 3% in Monday’s trading, reaching $2,135 per ounce, surpassing the previous record of $2,072 set in August 2020. In recent weeks, investors have…
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More Than Two in Three People with Diabetes Already Have Complications at the Time of Diagnosis
Seven in ten people with diabetes (72%) only discovered they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition. Furthermore, almost all (94%) of the respondents experienced one or more diabetes complications throughout their lives with the disease. The results come from a global survey recently conducted by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The survey…
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Tips for Choosing a Health Plan During Open Enrollment
Taking place between November 1 and December 15, with some flexibility for enrollments until the end of January, the Open Enrollment Period is the only time of the year (besides qualifying life events) when people can update or choose a new health plan. While millions of Americans have health coverage offered by their employers, there…
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Natura &Co to Sell The Body Shop
Natura &Co announced that it has reached an agreement to sell The Body Shop to the international private equity group Aurelius, marking a new step in the Group’s strategy to simplify and refocus its operations. With the transaction, Natura &Co will continue its push to refocus on its strategic priorities, notably accelerating the integration of…
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BTG Pactual Launches International Accounts in the USA
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United States. Gradually, clients will have access to a complete service platform, including instant currency exchange, debit cards, transfers, and investments. “We are very pleased to deliver a platform that meets the market demand…
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How Resistant to Generative AI is Your Job?
New research on the workplace environment from Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, reveals that white-collar jobs are under greater threat from generative AI than blue-collar jobs, as the technology gains more ground in the global economy. The latest edition of Pearson’s Skills Outlook series examines ‘Jobs Resistant to Generative AI’ – analyzing the impact…
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Ready to Set Your Travel Agenda for Next Year? Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Destinations
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The global authority on travel Lonely Planet has revealed its annual list of trending destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories for best value and sustainable options, recognizing a total of 50…