Category: United States
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U.S. Population is Becoming Less White
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in Africa, Asia, children, Community, Geral, Immigration, Inside, Latin America, Men, United States, Women, WorldThe U.S. population is becoming more diverse. The non-white population of the country has nearly doubled in the last four decades, growing from about 24% of the population in 1990 to over 40% in 2023. In 2023, 58% of the population identified as non-Hispanic white, 20% as Hispanic, 13% as Black, 6% as Asian or…
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E-Bike and Electric Scooter Injuries Surge in the U.S.
People who rely on e-bikes and electric scooters for transportation know they can get hurt, but they may be surprised at how likely that actually is. Injury rates involving these modern modes of transport have skyrocketed between 2019 and 2022, researchers from Columbia University report. Injuries involving e-bikes surged by 293%; those involving electric scooters…
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Babies Who Received Only Breast Milk in the Hospital Have Lower Rates of Asthma
New research shows that babies exclusively fed breast milk during hospitalization shortly after birth had a 22% lower likelihood of developing asthma in early childhood.
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US Resumes Free COVID Testing Program
Starting today, the US government is offering another round of free COVID testing. “Families in the US will be able to request 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The COVID-19 tests will detect current variants of COVID-19 and can be used until the end of the…
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Airports Seriously Disrupt Sleep for Those Living Nearby
A new study confirms that air traffic can seriously affect sleep for those living near airports.
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The American Midwest Has Vast Natural Beauty
Commonly referred to as the breadbasket of America, the Midwest is best known for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors, fertile pastures, and friendly people. Less known to many are the natural wonders that occupy the vast open spaces of the Midwest. Nestled among the plains and hidden valleys of the region are some of the…
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Native Americans Protect Heritage, Connect Visitors to Nature in U.S. Parks
Even as a newly proclaimed national monument encompasses thousands of acres of sacred sites of Native American heritage, tribal leaders are shaping the future of public lands and national parks across the United States. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary, oversees the National…
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Best Countries to Travel Alone
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Brazil is a country full of surprises. Did you know, according to US News & World Report, that we are among the best countries for solo travel? This is because we excel in hospitality, climate, and stunning scenery. See more below: • Spain: Several independent kingdoms united in 1492 to form the Kingdom of Spain,…
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…