Category: United States
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Future of the American Economy Remains Uncertain for Some
The S&P 500 index has risen nearly 17% year-to-date and the Nasdaq composite is over 30% higher. Americans continue to spend money, unemployment is low, and the Federal Reserve may soon halt interest rate hikes as inflation rates steadily—if slowly—decline. In other words, the outlook is for favorable winds blowing. But there are those who…
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Most Couples Divorce for This Reason. Find Out What It Is?
Almost 690,000 couples divorced in 2021. This is about half the number of couples who married in the same year. The majority of couples file for what is called “no-fault divorce,” which means you can dissolve your marriage without having to show that either party committed any “wrongdoing.” This does not mean that the union…
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Trump Indicted in Georgia. It’s the Fourth Charge in Five Months
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday (14) for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 elections in the state. The nearly 100-page indictment details dozens of actions by Trump or his allies to undo the former president’s defeat at the polls, including asking Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State to…
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Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2023-2024
Vaccination guidelines against the flu virus have changed for some individuals, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendation on when to get the flu vaccine remains the same – September and October are still considered the ideal months. Getting vaccinated in August is no longer recommended unless the person is in…
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There Are More Than 4.4 Million Brazilians Living Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a survey of Brazilian communities residing abroad, referencing the year 2021. In that year, according to estimates, the Brazilian community abroad surpassed 4.4 million citizens, representing an increase of over 180,000 people compared to the last survey conducted, which referred to the year 2020. The most significant concentrations are…
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50 Years of Hip-Hop: “Made In New York”, Now a Global Sensation
This Friday (11) marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop – a relatively short journey from its inception at a small party in the Bronx to becoming one of the most popular and influential genres in the world. In New York City and across the country this weekend, shows and celebrations will be…
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“Castor Oil” Has Fallen Into Popular Favor. But Does It Really Have So Many Benefits?
According to the Food and Drug Administration, “castor oil,” known in Brazil as óleo de rícino or mamona, is approved for medicinal use only as a laxative. However, a quick search on social media will lead you to various other benefits: preventing wrinkles, sharpening vision, inducing labor, increasing hair growth, and even shrinking cancerous tumors.…
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Wildfires Cause Destruction and Death in Hawaii
Emergency teams continue to search for survivors this Thursday (10) on the island of Maui, Hawaii, where wildfires fueled in part by the winds of a distant hurricane have already claimed at least 36 lives. The fire, one of the deadliest in the United States in decades, forced Maui authorities to evacuate 11,000 tourists, the…
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Why Vacation Days Are Disappearing in the U.S.
August is the official vacation month in the United States. And although Instagram gives us the impression that everyone is traveling this summer, it’s not quite like that. It’s alarming how few vacation days Americans take. According to a report from The Washington Post, American workers are taking fewer vacation days than ever. Official data…
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The Era of Cheap Streaming Is Coming to an End
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, TV, United States, Video, WorldDisney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company will increase Disney+ prices for the second time in less than a year. The monthly cost of the ad-free plan will rise by $3 to $13.99 in October. Hulu, in which Disney has a majority stake, will also raise the monthly cost of its ad-free subscription by…