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Tariffs are Generating Significant Revenue

Since 1940, tariffs have generated only a small amount of revenue for the federal government. Prior to the first Trump Administration, for example, tariffs were generating about $3 billion per month. Largely due to tariffs put in place during that Administration – including on Chinese goods and steel and aluminum – monthly tariff revenue grew to about $7 billion per month in the year prior to this Administration. Since then, revenue has expanded dramatically.

Over the course of 2025, President Trump has used various executive powers to enact or increase a large number of tariffs. Through mid-May, these included a 10 percent additional baseline tariff on most imports, a 25 percent rate on automobiles and auto parts, a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, a 25 to 10 percent tariff on non-USCMA goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 30 percent tariff on most Chinese goods.

Since mid-May, President Trump has announced a number of additional tariffs, either imposed unilaterally or through trade deals. These include new “reciprocal rates” for many countries that vary from 10 to 41 percent, raising the rate on steel and aluminum products to 50 percent, enacting a 50 percent tariff on copper, increasing the 25 percent rate on Canada to 35 percent, reaching a trade deal with the European Union in which most goods are tariffed at 15 percent, and announcing other trade deals with countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, and Indonesia.

Monthly tariff revenue has grown in kind, from $7 billion (0.3 percent of GDP) per month late last year to about $25 billion (1.0 percent of GDP) in July (the total revenue impact will be smaller, as the tariffs will cause income and payroll tax revenue to decline). We expect tariff revenue to grow further and ultimately rise to $40 to $50 billion per month (over 1.5 percent of GDP), before declining some as supply chains adjust.

Disponível em: https://www.crfb.org/blogs/tariffs-are-generating-meaningful-new-revenue. Acesso em: 13 ago. 2025. (Adaptado).

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A clean, well-lighted place

How less clutter can reduce stress!

Clutter, for many of us, is a simple annoyance; but to others, it is a highly personal and sensitive topic. For some, parting with even the smallest scrap of paper can cause emotional turmoil. If there is a deeper fear of loss, scarcity, or if the clutter is used as self-protection from relationships, it may be a sign of a serious (but treatable) mental disorder known as hoarding. But for those who are simply disorganized, yet feeling stressed by it, the following benefits of cleaning up may prove illuminating – because we all, as Hemingway said, long for “a clean, well-lighted place.”

What are the benefits we can expect to receive upon cleaning up the mess?

✓ Save time by not spending time looking for things.
✓ Save money by not buying items you already have.
✓ Reduce stress related to lost items or lost information.
✓ Manage activities and deadlines more efficiently.
✓ Have more time to do things you really want to do.
✓ Have a more attractive and inviting home. 

Available in: https://bewell.stanford.edu/a-clean-well-lighted-place. Adapted.

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Brain rot definition

“Brain rot” is a slang term that refers to the perceived deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, often due to overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging content, particularly online content. It’s not a medical condition, but a way to describe the mental effects of excessive screen time and engagement with certain types of online material.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Perceived deterioration:

The term suggests a decline in cognitive abilities like attention, memory, and mood, caused by consuming low-effort content.

Overconsumption of unchallenging content:

Brain rot is often associated with activities like “doomscrolling”, where individuals spend excessive time online, passively consuming news or other content without engaging in deeper thought or analysis.

Mental fogginess:

It can also describe a state of mental fogginess, where individuals struggle with focus and clarity.

Not a medical diagnosis:

It's important to note that “brain rot” is not a recognized medical diagnosis.

Slang term:
The term is popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha social media users.

Available in www.google.com: https://acesse.one/YWnDy. Adapted.

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Lights out: Why all-night parties are in decline around the world

Tighter regulations, higher costs, and the “most sober” generation hit the nightlife industry hard.

Nightclubs around the world are closing their doors earlier than ever before, and some of the world's biggest party hotspots are hosting fewer all-night parties. Club owners and party organizers face tighter regulations and higher costs. But the real culprit is simply that this generation of young people is less interested in club culture than previous generations were.

The Financial Times recently updated an analysis of late-night dance parties. The newspaper found that the number of nightclubs open past 3 a.m. has decreased in 12 out of 15 global cities it analyzed.

So it’s true. From Barcelona to New York and Manchester to Melbourne, the party is ending earlier than ever before.

Nightclubs are also facing competition from day clubs. Several big cities have seen an increase in events that end early in the evening.

Young people today are just not into clubbing like previous generations were. The idea of drinking a lot, dropping a lot of money on drinks and staying out well past sunrise – well, that idea doesn’t appeal to the newer generation of young people. One commentator called Gen Z the “most sober” generation yet.

Younger people are more educated about sleep. More young people say they get eight to nine hours of sleep per night. It’s hard to do that when you’re partying until six or eight in the morning.

Nightclubs won’t completely die out any time soon. But the industry needs to adapt, or else it will continue to shrink.

Available in: https://plainenglish.com/lessons/late-night-parties. Adapted.

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Lights out: Why all-night parties are in decline around the world

Tighter regulations, higher costs, and the “most sober” generation hit the nightlife industry hard.

Nightclubs around the world are closing their doors earlier than ever before, and some of the world's biggest party hotspots are hosting fewer all-night parties. Club owners and party organizers face tighter regulations and higher costs. But the real culprit is simply that this generation of young people is less interested in club culture than previous generations were.

The Financial Times recently updated an analysis of late-night dance parties. The newspaper found that the number of nightclubs open past 3 a.m. has decreased in 12 out of 15 global cities it analyzed.

So it’s true. From Barcelona to New York and Manchester to Melbourne, the party is ending earlier than ever before.

Nightclubs are also facing competition from day clubs. Several big cities have seen an increase in events that end early in the evening.

Young people today are just not into clubbing like previous generations were. The idea of drinking a lot, dropping a lot of money on drinks and staying out well past sunrise – well, that idea doesn’t appeal to the newer generation of young people. One commentator called Gen Z the “most sober” generation yet.

Younger people are more educated about sleep. More young people say they get eight to nine hours of sleep per night. It’s hard to do that when you’re partying until six or eight in the morning.

Nightclubs won’t completely die out any time soon. But the industry needs to adapt, or else it will continue to shrink.

Available in: https://plainenglish.com/lessons/late-night-parties. Adapted.

    Digital Overload: Read This If Your Screen Time Is Out of Hand

October 24, 2024

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of information coming from every direction. Excessive screen time can lead to digital overload, leaving your brain fatigued and overstimulated.

• Information overload occurs when the volume, speed, and complexity of incoming data exceed our cognitive processing capacity, leading to mental fatigue and decision paralysis.

• Symptoms of information overload include mental fatigue, anxiety, sleep disruption, and physical strain, necessitating proactive coping strategies to mitigate these effects.

• Effective management techniques to combat information overload include setting time limits for screen use, creating tech-free zones, practicing mindfulness, and using technology wisely to filter and prioritize information.

Source: https://www.resiliencelab.us/thought-lab/digital-overload. Access on March 8th, 2026. [Adaptado.]