Reducing Vehicle Emissions in the U.S.
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American auto industry and consumer interest in clean air have combined…
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American auto industry and consumer interest in clean air have combined…
The exploitation of sex and violence in the media keeps causing controversy. In the States, whenever legislation to control the…
Local governments in many cities are tackling long-standing air quality issues, and many of them see positive results. Here’s how…
Plastic pollution affects every place on the planet, from the belly of an animal in remote Antarctica to the trees…
The United States’ largest solar farm is under construction. Doral Renewables, an Israeli company, is constructing a 5,260-hectare solar farm…
The United States government is a big part of the nation’s economy. It purchases vehicles, occupies over 300,000 buildings, and…
U.S. innovation powers the world. And U.S. assistance enables creative solutions to overcome local challenges. The United States is a…
For more than 75 years, the U.S. Department of State has fostered understanding between the people of the United States…
When does democracy start? In America, kids experience democracy as early as the first grade. Through participation in group activities,…
African countries are making great strides in preserving wildlife, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies…
Many people are keeping an eye on the Hawaii reopening process for tourists. Since March 2020, a 15-day quarantine had…
The United States is stepping up its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the…
People around the world should have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Gender shouldn’t matter. Unfortunately, that is not…
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today released MOIA’s 2021 Report on the city’s immigrant…
As more people become vaccinated and American visitors begin traveling again, NYC’s five boroughs are brimming with activity all summer…
The United States will reduce its carbon emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030, said President Biden at the Leaders…
Cultured Kids Cuisine’s international non-profit organization helps children build a future of love and tolerance through food. Administered by more…
This spring, multiple disciplinary artist Sanford Biggers will transform Rockefeller Center with several public art exhibitions, including the highly anticipated…
World Press Freedom Day 2021 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a document created and signed by a…
I wake up in the morning and look out the window The sun is bright and it feels just right…
Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his office…
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the top…
Summer is coming, vaccinations are increasing, and NYC is ready to reopen on July 1st. Small local businesses are returning…
The world was transfixed on television in April by two events unrelated apparently to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them…
You probably use tons of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make literal sense. If you ever…
The crayons and colored pencils from her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for…
Mildred and Richard Loving were in love, so they did what so many couples do. They got married. But it…
“Courageous women who stand up for their rights inspire a better world”, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken…
Calling them “just plain wrong,” President Biden on January 20th ended restrictions on the issuing of visas to individuals from…
When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches Mars for signs of ancient life it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The…
It has been a year since the Pandemic started. We went through lockdowns, quarantines, and a neverending fear of catching…
Lucy loved to visit her grandma and grandpa. They lived in a little country cottage with a beautiful, big garden.…
There are two recent news stories that are close to my heart and affecting me personally and many people are…
Three old ravens perched on their branch, completely and utterly bored. “Nothing happens here,” croaked the first. “Nothing has ever…
Author Joan Ramirez talks about her new book, The Writing Rules, a must read for Engineering, Technical, and English as…
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a Mar-keting Consultant, a social media expert, CEO at Entendeu Media, and…
Since mid-December last year, there has been much excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus.…
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…
In January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. A man who…
With theatres heartbreakingly closed due to this terrible global pandemic, I thought of all those past shows I was lucky…
Maria Ines runs an art gallery and event space out of her apartment, is launching a business networking group, and…
When you are invited to a private zoom conversation with a musical impresario like Andrew Lloyd Webber you cancel all…
Pelé is spending most of his time in his home in Guarujá, coastal São Paulo, to protect himself from the…
It’s practically unanimous the feeling and respect people have for Eduardo Kobra. His murals bring so much creativity and life,…
Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth…
With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…
When considering adopting a dog into your family, many people often think that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most…
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…
We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are justly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken…
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is advising parents, guardians and caregivers to review their online settings…
Hello and welcome to Work In Progress (WIP) with me, Ilana Lipsztein, for The Brasilians Newspaper! I am very happy…
The Brazilian Amazon has been featured in the news due to fires that devastated parts of the largest rainforest in…
Ana Pinto grew up in Parana, Brazil. Both her parents were high school teachers. By the age of twenty, she…
Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza announced it would start selling physical books online for pickup in its chain comprised of almost…
Kovi is a Brazilian start up that enters the market of urban mobility by offering car rentals on its application.…
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism announced that Air Europa Lineas Aereas registered an enterprise based in Brazil, the first time an…
Historic underinvestment, vast needs, and a rapidly improving busi-ness environment, place Brazil at the forefront of global infrastructure opportunities. The…
On December 2018, Brazil’s Butantan Institute signed a technological transfer deal with US pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dhome (MSD)…
Eletrobrás announced that the deadline for appeals against the deal forged between the company and investors, in the US, is…
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed institutional cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and…
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo advocated deeper cooperation ties with the US, arguing it could bring opportunities to Brazil in…
More than half of Gen X-ers and 40 percent of Baby Boomers have never given advice to their children about…
On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse…
According to a survey of more than 15,500 people across 11 cultures, 10 countries and eight languages who were asked…