Category: United States
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US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers on May 11
The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal employees on May 11, the date when the public health emergency order imposed at the beginning of the pandemic expires, the White House announced this week. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of suspending the requirement that…
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New York Is The First State To Ban Natural Gas Stoves In New Buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings – a major victory for environmental advocates.
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Florida Legislators Approve Measures Against Illegal Immigrants
Florida legislators, led by Republicans, have approved a controversial bill aimed at combating illegal immigration in the state. With 27 votes in favor and 10 against, the state senate said yes to the bill and sent it to the House, where it received 83 votes in favor and 36 against. With victories in both chambers,…
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PF investigates if Bolsonaro Faked Vaccine Card to Enter the US
On Wednesday (3), former president Jair Bolsonaro was the target of an action by the Brazilian Federal Police, which is investigating the alteration of vaccination cards.
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Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour
After more than five decades together, Aerosmith has announced a farewell tour. The band’s website lists the dates for the “Peace Out” tour, which kicks off in Philadelphia this September. “After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last hurrah!” the band wrote on Instagram. They…
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Train Connecting Orlando and Miami to Start Operating This Summer
Brightline, the company that will operate a train line between Orlando and South Florida, is preparing to launch the service this summer. The company states that its trains can reach speeds of 130 mph – making it the fastest in the Southeast region. So, how long can travelers expect to take to get to Miami…
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Why Are Americans Shooting Each Other?
Another tragic story shook the weekend in the United States. Five people, including a child, were killed by a neighbor in a town near Houston, Texas. Cerca de 10 a 20 minutos antes do massacre, Wilson Garcia, acompanhado de dois outros homens, foi até o quintal de Francisco Oropesa para pedir que ele parasse de…
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29 Years Without Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna died on this day in 1994 in a car accident during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola. 29 years have passed, but the driver remains alive in the memory of millions of people around the world. How can we not remember him and that fateful day every May 1st? When you imagine…
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In the U.S., More and More Different Languages Are Spoken Besides English
In the United States, the number of people who speak a language other than English at home has nearly tripled from 23.1 million (about 1 in 10 people) to 67.8 million (about 1 in 5 people) over the last three decades, according to the Census Bureau. There are between 350 and 430 languages spoken in…
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Experts Warn of Megathquake on the U.S. West Coast
American scientists fear that a hole in a 600-mile geological fault at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean could trigger a megathquake on the west coast of the United States. The hole, which is expelling hot liquid, is located 80 kilometers off the coast of Oregon, at the edge of the fault known as the…