Category: United States
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How to Take Advantage of the Highest Interest Rates in Decades
In the last 12 months, interest rates have risen at a pace we haven’t seen since the late 1970s. The main reason rates are so high now is the rapid growth of inflation. In 2022, the Consumer Price Index – which measures inflation – surpassed 9% for the first time in 40 years. In response,…
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Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine One Year After Russian Invasion
President Joe Biden visited Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, on Monday (21) for the first time since Russia launched a large-scale invasion against the neighboring country a year ago. The highly secretive visit comes at a critical moment in the conflict, with Russia preparing for an offensive during the spring and Ukraine expecting to reclaim…
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Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas for American Citizens
The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is studying the resumption of the tourist visa requirement for American citizens, suspended by Jair Bolsonaro in 2019.
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Lula Government Considers Reinstating Visa Requirement for Americans
The Lula government is considering reinstating visa requirements for American citizens visiting Brazil, a measure suspended since 2019.
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Mardi Gras: The Carnival of New Orleans
This weekend marks the beginning of carnival in Brazil. Here in the United States, the celebration that most resembles it, Mardi Gras, takes place in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 21, the famous “Fat Tuesday.” You know the meaning of Mardi Gras – and why it is celebrated? Check out the text below and learn…
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia, the Disease Affecting Actor Bruce Willis?
After announcing his retirement in March 2022 due to a speech disorder called aphasia, Bruce Willis, 67, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced on Thursday (16). “Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in the spring of 2022, his condition has progressed,” the family said in a statement. “Unfortunately, communication problems are just one…
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Amazon? Walmart? Do You Know What the Most Used Shopping App in the U.S. Is Right Now?
A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s leading retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Temu, an online retailer based in Boston, which shares ownership with the Chinese social commerce giant Pinduoduo, is capturing the American consumer market. The superstore sells everything from…
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Florida to Expand Controversial Immigrant Transport Program to Other States
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday (15) that expands a controversial state program for transporting immigrants to other states. “Florida is using all available tools to protect our citizens from Biden’s open border policies,” DeSantis wrote on Twitter. “I am pleased to have signed the legislation to continue the program of transporting…
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What We Know About the Shooting at Michigan State University
On Monday night (13), a shooter opened fire in two buildings on the campus of Michigan State University, killing three students and seriously injuring five others. For hours, students, faculty, and staff sheltered in place, many in dormitories and other campus buildings, while hundreds of police searched for the shooter. Authorities found him dead, apparently…
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Traveling on a Budget
After long periods at home due to the pandemic, people are eager to pack their bags and hit the road. But with superinflation hurting the pockets of Americans, many are looking for ways to travel on a budget, opting for shorter trips or avoiding luxury hotels. According to data from the Trivago platform, two- and…