Category: Community
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Florida Legislators Approve Measures Against Illegal Immigrants
Florida legislators, led by Republicans, have approved a controversial bill aimed at combating illegal immigration in the state. With 27 votes in favor and 10 against, the state senate said yes to the bill and sent it to the House, where it received 83 votes in favor and 36 against. With victories in both chambers,…
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In the U.S., More and More Different Languages Are Spoken Besides English
In the United States, the number of people who speak a language other than English at home has nearly tripled from 23.1 million (about 1 in 10 people) to 67.8 million (about 1 in 5 people) over the last three decades, according to the Census Bureau. There are between 350 and 430 languages spoken in…
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Experts Warn of Megathquake on the U.S. West Coast
American scientists fear that a hole in a 600-mile geological fault at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean could trigger a megathquake on the west coast of the United States. The hole, which is expelling hot liquid, is located 80 kilometers off the coast of Oregon, at the edge of the fault known as the…
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While Congress Stalls, Biden Opens the Back Door for Immigrants
Amid years of deadlock in Congress over comprehensive immigration reform, President Biden has opened a back door to allow hundreds of thousands of new immigrants to enter the country. Last year, the government launched a humanitarian program to offer refuge to people fleeing Ukraine, Haiti, and Latin America, providing immigrants with the opportunity to quickly…
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River Koelo Presents Unpublished Works in His First Solo Exhibition in NY
“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and patterns. All the paintings depict the “immigrant body,” disfigured, out of order and logic, which are reconfigured in the imagination and eyes of those who experience the work.When: April 19, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PMWhere: Consulate General of…
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Immigration Triples in the Most Populous Counties in the U.S.
The number of immigrants nearly tripled in the 20 most populous counties in the United States from 2021 to 2022, as immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, according to the Census Bureau’s report on Thursday (30). However, many of these counties are still losing residents to suburbs and other regions of the country, where the…
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The Nashville Shooting: What Is Known?
As with all mass shootings, questions continue to arise around the motivations that led to the attack at Covenant School, a Christian elementary school in Nashville, which left six people dead, including three children. New details about the case are emerging as the city prepares to hold a vigil in downtown Nashville on Wednesday night…
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How to Obtain Citizenship from European Union Countries
Having citizenship from the European Union (EU) brings many benefits. In addition to being able to live in some of the best economies in the world, enjoying a high quality of life, those who hold a European passport can travel without a traditional visa to most countries around the world. Data shows that in 2021…
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What Is the Average Value of American Retirement?
The age at which Americans can claim their full retirement has been steadily increasing. Currently, those born in 1960 or later will need to wait until they are 67 years and one month old to reach the age at which their benefits will be paid in full. However, a worker can start receiving their retirement…
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Exhibition in New York Draws Attention to Threats Facing the Yanomami People
Threats to the Yanomami people are gaining attention around the world. With the exhibition at The Shed in New York, the cultural heritage of a people transcends borders. A cultural group with a rich culture and long history, the Yanomami have made global headlines due to a humanitarian tragedy: hunger and the destruction of their…