Category: United States
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Miss Americana Revealed: The Surprising World of Taylor Swift
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Music, United States, Women, WorldFriendship bracelets, glitter, and sequins: if you are not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to learn that this week, the Federal Reserve stated that her new tour, “Eras,” is doing much more than just captivating audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. This does not surprise her legion of fans, who…
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For $40, You Can Achieve 15 Minutes of Fame in Times Square
TSX Entertainment presents the TSX app, a pioneering mobile-integrated entertainment platform, featuring a key component — PixelStar, which allows users to easily submit content for display on a larger-than-life 18,000 sq. ft. screen covering the facade of the TSX Broadway building in Times Square. Now, anyone with a smartphone, anywhere in the world, can take…
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Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Dies at 96
Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” passed away on Friday (21), according to his representative. He was 96 years old. In an eight-decade career, Bennett, among many achievements, performed live on MTV, made a guest appearance on “The Simpsons,” recorded two duet albums with Lady Gaga, and won…
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J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Controversial Physicist Known As The Father Of The Atomic Bomb
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Debuting this Friday (21) in the U.S. is a film whose story has long generated curiosity. Based on the book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” the film tells the story of Julius Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), a theoretical physicist and director of the laboratory responsible for developing the…
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For $40, You Can Have 15 Minutes of Fame on a Times Square Screen
Some Brazilian celebrities have been appearing on one of the screens in Times Square. Bruna Marquezine, Anitta, Luan Santana, Pabllo Vittar, and Ludmilla have all made an appearance there. The surprise is that their appearances have nothing to do with the fame they have achieved. On the contrary, any mere mortal can appear there. The…
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New Zillow Tool Helps Renters Discover Unexpected Costs
As if the exorbitant rents across the country weren’t enough, many renters still have to pay extra fees, which are often hidden in the rent amount and not disclosed by landlords. The real estate buying and renting website Zillow has just launched a tool to help renters understand the true cost of renting. This feature…
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Congratulations on the Divorce, You’re Single Again!
Yes, you flew to Las Vegas for your best friend’s bachelorette party just five years ago. And now you’ve received a new invitation from her for a party themed “Single and Ready” because, well… she’s getting divorced. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, divorce parties are in vogue now. More than ever,…
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Disney-Style Park to Be Built in Oklahoma
Rumors are constantly circulating about the potential relocation of Walt Disney World out of Florida due to the political disagreement between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, this is unlikely to happen. As Florida remains the theme park capital of the country, other states are trying to enter the market by creating their own…
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Women’s World Cup Starts This Thursday
The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand, this Thursday (20). Co-host New Zealand faces Norway in the opening match. From July 20 to August 20, 32 teams will compete in 64 matches across 10 different venues, making this year’s tournament the largest to date. The US Women’s…
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To Help Cool a Hot Planet, How About a Paint That Reduces Building Temperatures?
In 2020, Xiulin Ruan, a mechanical engineering professor at Purdue University, and his team introduced an innovation: a type of white paint that can act as a reflector, capable of reflecting 98% of the sun’s rays from the Earth’s surface back into the atmosphere and space.