Category: United States
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Haven’t Filed Your Taxes Yet? The Deadline Is April 18 – Check Out Some Last-Minute Tips
So far, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has received over 90 million tax returns. This means that tens of millions of families have yet to file their returns. The deadline for filing the 2022 return is April 18, next Tuesday.Stay tuned for the tips belowNot everyone needs to file by April 18If you live or…
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Don’t Use Public Phone Charging Stations, FBI Warns
The FBI is warning people not to use public phone charging stations, which are becoming increasingly popular in places like airports and shopping malls. The problem is that hackers have found a way to introduce what is called “malware,” software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system, through public…
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Fort Lauderdale Experienced Its Rainiest Day in History
Fort Lauderdale experienced its rainiest day in history on Wednesday (12), with over thirty centimeters of rain causing flooding and emergency rescues.
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Visa Issuance Delays Disrupt International Tourism in the U.S.
Visa issuance delays are disrupting international tourism in the U.S., with significant waiting times for applicants from Brazil, India, Mexico, and Colombia.
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Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available, But Imposes Restrictions
A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday (12) that the abortion pill Mifepristone can remain available, overturning a decision by Texas Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, who last week ordered a ban on the medication starting Friday, April 14. However, the appeals court imposed some restrictions on the use and distribution of the drug, which will…
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Get Ready to Pay Fees for Returns of Products Purchased Online
To encourage online shopping, many companies have fairly simple return policies. However, the volume of returns is starting to become a problem for these businesses.
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Understand the Scandal Surrounding the Leak of U.S. Intelligence Documents
Last Friday, the press reported that about 100 secret military and intelligence documents from the United States were published on the Internet. The files reveal confidential information about U.S. operations in Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Egypt, South Korea, and even mention Brazil’s involvement in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The most bizarre aspect is that…
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Everyone is Tired of So Many Subscriptions!
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For two consecutive quarters, subscription cancellations have outnumbered new subscriptions, according to the personal finance app Rocket Money. Streaming services have been particularly affected. The cancellation of services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and similar ones increased by 49% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to the company Antenna. “People are taking stock…
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Martín Escobari is the American Honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored as “Person of the Year” two prominent leaders, one from Brazil and one from the United States, who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil and the United States.…
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Does Your Business Qualify for the Federal ERC Assistance Program?
The strength of the country depends on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which represent 99.9 percent of all American businesses. COVID threatened, and in some cases forced, the closure of many small businesses, and tens of thousands are still recovering from the full impact of the pandemic. In an effort to provide some relief,…