Category: United States
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Announce End of Marriage
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American football star Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, who married in 2009, announced their divorce on Friday, October 28. After weeks of speculation in American tabloids, the couple confirmed the end of their marriage with statements on their Instagram accounts: Gisele said: “It is with great gratitude for our time together that Tom and…
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Anitta is the ‘Music Innovator’ of 2022, according to WSJ
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Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors individuals who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards.” This year, in the 12th edition of the tribute, the newspaper named Brazilian popstar Anitta as the “Music Innovator” of 2022 and one of the “eight game-changers of the year whose ideas offer a blueprint for a better…
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Tesla Owner is the New Owner of Twitter
After months of negotiations, Elon Musk, owner of the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the aerospace engineering company Space X, completed his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion this Thursday, October 27. The richest man in the world is now in charge of one of the most influential social media platforms in the world. Shortly…
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Experts Warn: New TikTok Challenge Could Be Dangerous
Experts warn that a new TikTok challenge involving taping your mouth shut to stop mouth breathing while sleeping could be dangerous, especially for those with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Some Brands of Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Risk
Unilever has initiated the recall of certain aerosol dry shampoos from the brands Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé due to the potential presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer. The affected products were produced before October 2021 and were distributed to retailers nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. Benzene is…
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Kanye West Loses Sponsorships After Antisemitic Remarks
Kanye West’s erratic behavior, who recently changed his name to Ye, and his antisemitic comments have cost him important partners and jeopardize his future in the fashion and entertainment industries. Adidas is the latest partner to sever ties with West. The company justified the breakup by citing the series of antisemitic comments made by the…
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Second Round of Brazilian Elections Takes Place This Sunday
This Sunday, October 30, Brazil returns to the polls to elect the president and vice president in the second round, as well as governors in some states. The race for the country’s highest office is quite tight between President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and former President Luis Inácio Lula Da Silva (PT). The latest polls show…
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American Elections: I Don’t Speak English, How Can I Vote?
Another election is approaching in the United States. On November 8, American citizens will head to the polls for the “mid-term elections,” where they will choose members for Congress, governors, and other local leaders. If you immigrated to this country and became an American citizen, you can and should vote. However, this is a right…
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Rising Interest Rates Delay Homeownership Dreams in the U.S.
Mortgage rates continue their climb, with the weekly average for 30-year fixed-rate loans reaching 6.92% this week. This is the highest rate in the last 20 years, and 3% higher than at the beginning of this year. Rising rates have been slowing down home sales for 7 consecutive months, as buyers are unable to afford…
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6.5 Million Travelers Expected to Visit NYC This Holiday Season
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As one of this year’s most iconic vacation destinations, New York City will once again host festive dining, shopping, culture, and entertainment experiences and events across all five boroughs. According to NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, the fourth quarter is historically the strongest quarter of the year, accounting for approximately…