Category: United States
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What Is Known About the Missing Submersible
A submersible carrying five people to view the wreckage of the Titanic on the ocean floor is still missing, despite a massive search operation. Sounds of banging were heard in the area on Tuesday (19), but the U.S. Coast Guard was unable to identify the source of the sound.How did they disappear? The submersible was…
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Dollar Is Quoted Below R$4.80, Lowest Value in a Year
Brazilian economic activity exceeds expectations. The financial market’s forecast for the growth of the Brazilian economy this year has risen for the sixth consecutive time, increasing from 1.84% to 2.14%. The forecast for the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) – considered the official inflation rate of the country – is also declining, dropping from 5.42%…
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Barbie, Super Mario, Indiana Jones: Summer Begins Full of Nostalgia
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Movies, United States, Video, WorldPut on your bell-bottoms, grab your Tamagotchi, and head to the movies to watch “The Little Mermaid,” “Indiana Jones,” or some other retro film that is making this the summer of nostalgia. From the movie “Barbie” to a purple milkshake from McDonald’s in honor of Grimace’s 52nd anniversary, the number of retro products and entertainment…
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Juneteenth: Monday Is a Holiday in the USA
On June 19, the United States celebrates the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the country’s history whose legacy continues to resonate. “Juneteenth” – a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth” – has been celebrated for decades by Black communities as “Emancipation Day,” but the recent broader recognition of racial injustices and the…
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For Those Looking to Rent in NYC, Prepare to Pay Record Prices
The rental prices in Manhattan hit another record in May, according to a monthly report released by the brokerage Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, a valuation and consulting firm. The average cost of renting an apartment in Manhattan was $4,395 in May. This represents a 10% increase compared to the previous year and a 3.6%…
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The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace: What Documentary Is Attracting Thousands Of Viewers?
“The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” (or “O Curioso Caso de Natalia Grace”) is indeed stranger than fiction and remains obscure to this day. Ultimately, it boils down to two conflicting accounts: one side claims that Natalia Grace is an exploited Ukrainian child who was abandoned by her adoptive family; while the other claims that…
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Sales of Erectile Dysfunction Gel Without Prescription Approved in the U.S.
A groundbreaking gel for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, called Eroxon, has been authorized by the Foods and Drugs Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter sales in the United States, according to the pharmaceutical company Futura Medical, which developed the product. The Eroxon is already available in Belgium and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, a…
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New York City Announces Largest Tree Planting in 6 Years
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NYC Parks announced that it has surpassed the total tree planting from last fiscal year. As of June 3, the agency had planted 13,154 trees citywide and expected to plant a total of 14,900 by June 30. The largest number of trees ever planted in the last 6 years. “Our trees are the lungs of…
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What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Four people who attended the same event on a farm in Campinas, in the interior of São Paulo, died from a disease called “Rocky Mountain spotted fever.” The cases drew attention due to the severity of the illness, which led these individuals to death within a few days. The Brazil registered only 49 cases of…
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Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse Next Year? Start Planning Now
In the path of totality. That’s where you’ll want to be on April 8, 2024, to take advantage of the last opportunity in decades to see a total solar eclipse over the United States. The path, where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be about 115 miles (185 kilometers) wide, passing through northern…