Category: United States
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Michael Walz Group Presents Brazilian Music Outdoors Amidst Flowers in NY
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Jazz, bossa nova, that typical Brazilian samba outdoors, in a flower-filled garden in the midst of the urban jungle that is New York. Dream? No! This event, promoted by the West Side Community Garden, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 6 PM, at 123 West 89th St (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). On this…
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Construction Sector Hits the Brakes
After three years of robust sales growth, Home Depot, the traditional building materials store, reported disappointing first-quarter sales on Tuesday (16) and lowered its outlook for the year as homeowners cut back on spending for renovation projects driven by inflation and high interest rates. Home Depot reported that its sales fell 4.5% in stores during…
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Don’t Use Sugar Substitutes for Weight Loss, WHO Advises
Don’t use sugar substitutes if you’re trying to lose weight, according to a new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Car Insurance Is Rising. What to Do?
If you recently received a higher car insurance bill, you are not alone. The price of car insurance rose about 15% in March compared to the previous year, significantly above the latest overall inflation reading of 5%. The average annual premium is around $2,000, according to personal finance website Bankrate. And the bad news is…
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Get Ready, Travelers: Summer Will Be Intense for the Tourism Industry
The Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of the summer travel season in the United States – is expected to be quite busy. At airports, it is likely to be busier than in 2019, the year before the pandemic. This is the forecast from the AAA organization, released this Monday (15). The automotive and…
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Florida Censors Various Books in Social Studies
Florida has rejected dozens of social studies textbooks and requested publishers to edit dozens more, as announced by the state’s Department of Education this week, in the latest effort by Governor Ron DeSantis to censor textbooks that particularly cover contemporary issues of race and social justice. State officials initially rejected 82 of the 101 submitted…
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Foundation In NY Offers Immigration Services In Portuguese And At Affordable Prices
Dealing with immigration matters is already complicated. When one does not speak English, the situation becomes even more difficult. It is no wonder that many immigrants seek help from lawyers who speak Portuguese. However, there are not many in New York. But residents of the area have just gained another option, the Imigra Foundation, a…
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May is Small Business Month in the U.S.
Small Business Month, celebrated in May, is a special tribute to honor small business owners, their courage, community efforts, and hard work.
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What Is Driving Record Levels of Immigration at the Southern Border of the U.S.?
Millions of people, in numbers not seen in decades, are leaving their homes across Latin America heading to the United States. While the crossing of immigrants at the southern border of the U.S. has always been intense, the pandemic and the ensuing recession hit Latin America harder than anywhere else in the world, plunging millions…
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George Santos Accused of 13 Crimes by Federal Prosecutors in NY
The U.S. Department of Justice opened 13 federal charges against Congressman George Santos on Wednesday (10), the son of a Brazilian immigrant who was elected to the House of Representatives by the Republican Party last year. Santos will face seven counts of electronic fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public…