Category: United States
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LBV and partners distribute food and school supplies in Newark, NJ
The solidarity action aims to assist families in vulnerable situations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the SOS Disaster Relief campaign, the Legion of Good Will (LGW), the LBV of the USA, has been collecting and distributing food baskets to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, more than 700 families in the United States…
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Tracking Covid-19 with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for tracking and treating Covid-19 in the U.S. and abroad. Several institutions in the U.S. are developing new AI technologies or using existing technologies to monitor and treat the new coronavirus. The HealthMap, an AI application managed by Boston Children’s Hospital, was launched in 2006. It was…
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New York State Division of Consumer Protection Offers Online Safety Tips at the Start of the New School Year
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is advising parents, guardians, and caregivers to review their online settings as the new school year begins. Whether their children are attending school in person, virtually, or following a hybrid schedule, the start of a new school year is a great time to ensure that everyone’s…
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Creativity and innovation are essential skills to thrive during the pandemic crisis
Hello and welcome to Work In Progress (WIP) with me, Ilana Lipsztein, for The Brasilians Newspaper! I am very happy to be here with you and share innovative tips and news about Brazilian women in entrepreneurship. During the pandemic, people had to adapt, be creative, and think of viable solutions to problems we never imagined…
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Living history museums bring the past to life
Imagine the year 1898 in rural Nebraska – a horse-drawn carriage travels down the main street, an Arithmetic teacher instructs students in a school set up in a one-room house, the smell of freshly made chocolate wafts from a general store. In “living” history museums, visitors don’t need to imagine. Museum-goers experience the past for…
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Three U.S. States That Attract Tourists
The United States welcomed about 80 million international visitors in 2018, with New York being the top destination. Although New York City is the most popular destination in the state, other favorite places to visit include Niagara Falls and the scenic backroads in the Adirondack and Catskill mountains.Who Visits the U.S. and What Are Their…
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Why the United States is Concerned About the Chinese Government
The Chinese government has launched an ambitious national strategy that breaks down all barriers between civilian and military research—raising enormous challenges for universities, private companies, and countries around the world. Through a strategy called “civil-military fusion,” the Chinese Communist Party is taking advantage of the freedoms that drive innovation and is stealing third-party technology, said…
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A Defender of Religious Freedom in Brazil
Ivanir dos Santos has long defended minorities in Brazil. He founded the United Center for Marginalized Populations and was honored with the 2019 International Religious Freedom Award from the U.S. State Department.
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Virginia Beach, a destination of sun, sea, and fresh water
If you’re looking for natural paradises like those in South Florida or the cosmopolitan fun of Miami, don’t waste your time visiting Virginia Beach. The city is an interesting beach resort for a long weekend of relaxation and especially family beach activities. Although it has beach in its name, the city is not limited to…
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Amazon in Focus
The Brazilian Amazon has been in the news due to fires that have devastated parts of the largest tropical rainforest in the world. People across all continents have been outraged, predicting the consequences of the loss and trying to raise awareness about the importance of this ecosystem. All the discussion surrounding this topic is the…