Category: United States
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Are Terrorists Trying to Enter the U.S. Through the Southern Border?
Concerns about whether terrorists are exploiting the migration crisis along the border between the United States and Mexico to enter the country have intensified following the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel last weekend.
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Is It Easy for Small Entrepreneurs to Obtain Financing in the U.S.?
It should be. Small business owners have significantly contributed to the American economy for decades. Yet, while access to financing has improved, it is still nowhere near where it should be. This is the conclusion drawn from the newly released report “2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight” by Bank of America. The study is…
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Supporters of Israel and Pro-Palestinian Protesters Exchange Threats in NY
Pro-Palestinian protesters and supporters of Israel clashed for the second consecutive day in Manhattan on Monday (9), exchanging threats such as “We have to kill them all!” or “They all need to die now!” As Israel continues to attack the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the devastating and deadly weekend attacks against the Jewish state…
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Puerto Rico Launches Campaign: ‘No Passport, No Problem’
Puerto Rico is launching a new marketing campaign aimed at travelers who have been forced to postpone or cancel trips because they couldn’t obtain a passport in time. “No Passport, No Problem” will be launched next month and aims to remind Americans that Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so no passport…
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Healing Leaves: The Myth of Orisha Ossanhe by Luzia Castaneda
“The work began in the Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf fell onto my watercolor – it was a calling. Throughout the following year, I explored different forests in the U.S. and Brazil, searching for leaves that could create a wonderful beauty over my watercolor, and then…
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This Fall, Older Adults Should Protect Their Health
With the flu and cold season approaching, it’s time for older adults to protect themselves not only from these seasonal threats but also from other health risks.
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Are You a Medicare Newbie?
Approximately 4.4 million Americans will turn 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal health insurance program Medicare. And if you’re reaching this milestone soon, you’re in good company, as athlete, entrepreneur,…
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Two-Thirds of Consumers Are Willing to Switch Providers Due to Fraud Experiences
The flood of scams that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and still proliferates today has increased public anxiety regarding fraud. Rampant fraud is also reshaping individuals’ expectations of organizations’ obligations to protect them – and the concessions they are willing to make to enhance security – according to a new study on consumer fraud from…
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Survey: Farmers Observe Significant Impacts of Climate Change on Their Farms
71% of farmers say that climate change is already having a significant impact on their farms, and even more are concerned about the future.
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In October, Brazil Presides Over the UN Security Council
Brazil assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term at the beginning of October. Among the main themes to be advocated by the country is the importance of bilateral, regional, and multilateral institutions to prevent, resolve, and mediate conflicts. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will preside over a…