Category: United States
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For The First Time, Brazil Appoints A Woman To The Washington Embassy
It is likely that diplomat Maria Luiza Viotti will be the new ambassador of Brazil in Washington, United States, one of the most coveted and important positions in Brazilian diplomacy. The position was opened last week when Nelson Foster, appointed by former president Jair Bolsonaro, was removed from office, which is essential for the Lula…
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Changes to the Green Card: New Design, More Security
On Monday (30), the Biden Administration unveiled a new design for Permanent Resident Cards, also known as green cards, and Employment Authorization Cards (EADs). The change comes alongside a series of measures adopted to enhance the security of immigration documents. The new cards began to be issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
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How Many Are There and Where Are Brazilians Living Abroad
There are more than 4.4 million Brazilians living outside the country. This number was disclosed in the report “Brazilian Community Abroad,” a document that gathers the most recent data – collected in 2021 – on the distribution and location of Brazilians who left the country. The study was conducted by the Department of Consular Affairs,…
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Are Tipping Requests Out of Control?
On social media, yet another controversial topic is sparking discussions. This time, the debate involves a traditional practice in the United States: tipping. Many consumers have been complaining that the practice is becoming abusive. They are voicing concerns about tipping requests at drive-thrus or when purchasing just a muffin or a coffee at the neighborhood…
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Americans Take to the Streets Demanding Police Reform
Protesters in several American cities once again took to the streets last weekend to condemn police brutality following the release of a video showing the beating of Tire Nichols, 29, who was killed by Memphis police on January 7. Nichols can be heard screaming for his mother in the video, which begins with a traffic…
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Xplorer Pass, The Platform That Will Help You Plan and Schedule Your Trip from One Place
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Traveling should be anything but exhausting. But how many people do you hear saying they need a vacation after returning from vacation? Or how many people do you know who travel without any planning because they don’t even know where to start? “Let’s go and we’ll see what to do there.” Isn’t it usually like…
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Do You Consider Yourself Rich? See How Much Those in the Top 1% Earn in the U.S.
A new study by SmarttAsset reveals the earnings of the top 1% in the U.S., highlighting significant income disparities across states.
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The Story of the 6-Year-Old Boy Who Shot His Teacher
Like other American cities, Newport News, Virginia, is dealing this month with the aftermath of a school shooting. The difference in this case is that the shooter is a boy only 6 years old. According to local police, the child opened fire in a classroom at Richneck Elementary School, injuring a teacher, who was taken…
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Do You Have or Want to Start a Small Business in NYC?
Starting or growing a small business comes with many challenges, but obtaining the necessary financial resources for the venture is undoubtedly one of the hardest parts, which leads many people to give up. In order to foster small businesses, the city of New York has a loan program – the New York City Small Business…
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See Which Films Are Competing for the Oscar
With 11 nominations, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is the film with the most nominations at the 95th edition of the Oscars, as announced by the Academy this Tuesday (24). “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” follow with nine nominations each. Box office hits “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The…