Category: United States
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Public Health Alert: Stomach Infection Spreads Across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has issued a “serious public health” alert regarding a national increase in a bacterial stomach infection known as shigellosis. The Midwest is currently the most affected region in the country, with a rate of 19.48% positive tests as of February 4. This number…
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Lionel Messi Named FIFA’s Best Player in the World
World Cup champion Lionel Messi was named the best male football player in 2022 by FIFA during a ceremony held in Paris on Monday (27). Meanwhile, Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for 2022. This is the second award for both Messi and Putellas. He won for the first time in 2019, and she…
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Tourists Choose the Best Beaches in the World. Brazil Tops the List
Tripadvisor announced the “Best of the Best Beaches” award for 2023, with Baía do Sancho in Brazil taking the top spot. The award is based on traveler reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
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Millions on Medicaid Medical Assistance May Lose Coverage
Approximately 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored program. Of this total, about 20 million were added in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, to qualify for Medicaid, an individual must prove that their income is below a certain amount set by the government. This amount varies from state to state, but on average,…
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“Everything, Everywhere At Once”: What Film Is This That Has Been Making Waves?
After catching attention at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January and standing out at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) this past Sunday (26), “Everything, Everywhere At Once” (“Tudo em Todo o Lado ao Mesmo Tempo” in Portuguese) is a strong contender for awards in several categories at the 95th Oscar Award, taking…
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Cost of Citizenship May Increase Once Again in the U.S.
Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a $35 increase in the application fee for American citizenship – raising the total cost to $760. This increase may seem modest, but it raises an already high barrier that prevents millions of low- and middle-income legal permanent residents from achieving this significant milestone. Currently,…
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New York Hospitals Spend Over $90 Million to Shelter Immigrants in Hotels
The public hospital system in New York City will spend over $90 million to shelter immigrants in four hotels in downtown Manhattan by spring in response to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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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 a super busy summer, with many believing that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even so, some airlines will be cutting their flight offerings. American Airlines announced the cut of nearly 50,000 flights from its summer schedule, with June and July being the most affected months. The…
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Russia-Ukraine, One Year Later: Will Brazil Be Able to Mediate a Ceasefire?
This Friday (24) marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. And even after all this time, there are no signs that the war is close to ending. However, the Russian government is considering a ceasefire proposal made by none other than President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva. The announcement was made on Thursday (23) by…
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A Historic Three-Day Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold to the U.S.
A powerful storm affecting the United States from coast to coast brings heavy snow, strong winds, and ice starting this Wednesday, placing more than two dozen states under weather alerts as travel conditions begin to deteriorate in some areas. More than 65 million people in 29 states, from the far west of California to Minnesota…