Category: United States
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Fed Raises Rates Despite Threat of Banking Crisis in the US
The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday (22), pushing them to a range of 4.75% to 5% and continuing its attempt to combat still-high inflation. Investors and economists had widely anticipated the modest increase of a quarter point – or even a pause in rate hikes…
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Practice is Growing in the U.S.
An increasing number of American consumers are adopting a practice that is very common in Brazil: ‘buy now, pay later’, according to the latest retail report conducted by Adobe Analytics. In the first two months of 2023, the share of online purchases using services that allow for deferred payment grew by 10%, according to the…
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Celebrating Women; Fighting for Equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. We all www.shutterstock.com know that the world could not function without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Large and…
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American Airlines announces cut of 50,000 flights this summer in the U.S.
Airlines around the world are preparing for an extremely busy summer, with many believing that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even so, some airlines will cut their flight schedules. American Airlines announced the cut of nearly 50,000 flights from its summer schedule, with June and July being the most affected months. The reduction…
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Tripadvisor Names the Best Beaches in the World
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the Best of the Best Beaches of 2023 as part of its annual Travelers’ Choice® Awards. Tripadvisor analyzed tens of millions of reviews submitted by millions of global travelers over the past 12 months. Considering the quality and quantity of ratings for beach experiences, Tripadvisor was able…
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What People with Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to serious health problems, sometimes life-threatening, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions – including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is important to know about your risk of whooping cough and how to get vaccinated to stay…
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Walter Schalka is the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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Colombia Once Again the No. 1 Country in Searches for Properties in Miami
Colombia registered the highest number of global web searches for properties in Miami in December 2022, according to a new report from the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
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US Commits to Raise Massive Resources for the Amazon Fund
The US commits to raising substantial resources for the Amazon Fund, although a specific donation amount has not yet been defined.
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What Is the Happiest Country in the World?
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year, according to the UN’s World Happiness Report. The report ranks countries based on evaluations of their populations’ lives over the past three years.