Category: United States
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Tripadvisor Reveals the Most Highly Rated Hotels of 2023
Tripadvisor announced the winners of the 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Hotels Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards coincide with the start of the summer travel season, providing inspiration by revealing the best places to stay in the U.S. and around the world. Tripadvisor analyzed 12 months of review data (January 1,…
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Brasil Summerfest 2023: Feel the rhythm of Brazil without ever leaving New York
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Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that the public come to expect at every festival. This year’s headlining show will be a rare free performance by legendary Brazilian vocalist and four-time Latin Grammy winner Marisa Monte, who will take the…
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Nanny Assis Presents an Overview of Brazilian and Jazz Musical Styles in New Album
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“Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” set to be released on June 23 by the German jazz label In+Out Records, is Assis’s second album. It showcases not only his versatility but also his love for collaboration, featuring a total of twenty guest artists — including esteemed figures such as Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Chico Pinheiro,…
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Prioritizing Your Health Now That the Public Health Emergency Is Over
With the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially over, medical experts say it’s time to address health challenges that may have been neglected during—or created by—the pandemic. “Making time for yourself and your family’s preventive medical care and investing in your mental health is essential now,” says Jack Resneck Jr, MD, president of the American…
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Lockton Announces Acquisition of THB Brazil
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker and consultant, announced the acquisition of THB Brazil from Amwins, the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S. A combination of two leaders in the Brazilian insurance and solutions market for individuals will allow for scalability and profitable growth, as well as access to…
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Optimism Prevails Among Minority Business Owners, Survey Shows
Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, the results of the recent PNC Economic Outlook survey show impressive resilience and a positive mindset among these business leaders, according to Marshalyn Odneal, national sales executive for Minority Business at PNC Bank. According to the PNC survey, more than…
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Brazil and the U.S. Unite to Combat Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (JAPER) since 2013, at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. The meeting fulfills the commitment made by Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Joseph R.…
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Can You Avoid Paying for Seat Selection on Flights?
The fees charged for seat selection by airlines are among the most hated surcharges in the travel industry. It costs nothing for an airline to reserve a seat. However, passengers shell out anywhere from $25 to over $100 for a confirmed seat reservation or to sit next to their friends and family. But if the…
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Former Vice President Mike Pence Enters the Electoral Race and Challenges Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence filed the paperwork declaring his presidential candidacy on Monday (5), embarking on a campaign against the former president he served, Donald J. Trump. Pence has received single-digit results in all the polls conducted so far, far behind Trump, who remains the frontrunner in the polls for now. The former vice…
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Hurricane Season Starts Today in the U.S. What Should You Expect This Year?
The hurricane season starts today, and although the outlook is for an average season, meteorologists warn that there is still the possibility of devastating storms, especially in coastal states.And what to expect in the coming months?How many hurricanes will there be?The CNN tracked two forecasts for the hurricane season this year: the forecast from the…