Category: Economy
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The Controversy Behind Gas Stoves in the U.S.
On Monday (11), Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), told Bloomberg that the federal agency was considering a nationwide ban on the installation of new gas stoves – or at least a new set of measures aimed at regulating the toxic gases released by this product, such as…
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Tax Filing Season Begins January 23
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start accepting federal income tax returns for 2022 on January 23, the agency announced on Thursday (12). The deadline for payment of taxes owed is Tuesday, April 18. Those who cannot file their return by this date may request a six-month extension, which will be automatically granted. However, it…
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What Is This CHATGPT That Is Giving Headaches to Educators Worldwide?
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Last November, the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, co-founded by Elon Musk, launched ChatGPT. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t accessed this platform yet, pay attention to the following text.What is ChatGPT?In a few words, ChatGPT is a platform that allows users to establish a “dialogue” through text with an artificial intelligence capable of…
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Inflation in the U.S. Weakens
To the relief of this nation, inflation in the United States, measured annually, fell again in December, showing a decline since last October, when gasoline prices dropped and airline fares also decreased. The Consumer Price Index rose 6.5% in the year up to last month, down from 7.1% in the November reading. One of the…
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U.S. Eliminates Interview for Certain Visa Types by the End of 2023
The U.S. Secretary of State announced that, by the end of 2023, consulates and embassies are authorized to waive the requirement for personal interviews for the issuance of certain types of visas. This rule was already in effect in 2022 but has been extended with the aim of reducing wait times for document issuance and…
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Income Tax: Do You Need to Report Payments Received Through Apps
The income tax season in the United States is approaching. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically begins accepting returns in the last week of January, with the official announcement coming in the middle of the month. For this season, as almost always, there are new developments. However, there is one change that deserves to be…
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Biden Announces Program to Welcome New Immigrants
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday (5) that he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 immigrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. On the other hand, he also announced that the program will expel all immigrants from these countries who attempt to circumvent U.S. laws. In a speech from the…
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A Goal for 2023? Create an Account on the Social Security Portal
If you plan to retire in the United States, it is very important to keep track of the status of your social security. This can be done by creating an account on the Social Security Administration (SSA) portal. You can open an account at the website ssa.gov/myaccount. Workers aged 18 and older are eligible to…
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Supreme Court: Immediate Expulsion of Immigrants at the Border Will Remain in Effect
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Tuesday (27) that the controversial policy known as Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges occur, allowing federal authorities to continue expelling immigrants from the country’s borders for at least the next few months. The order, determined by a 5-4 vote, is a victory…
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Women and Minority Entrepreneurs Are the Focus of New Grants from the Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce is launching a grant program of nearly $100 million to help tens of thousands of women and minority entrepreneurs boost and expand their businesses, in light of the structural barriers these groups face. The Capital Readiness Program will provide $93.5 million in grants to business incubators and accelerators to connect…