Category: Inside
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Undocumented Immigrants Are Leaving the U.S.
There is a wave of immigrants leaving the United States and returning to their home countries. Most have spent most of their lives as undocumented workers. Some did not intend to stay long in the United States when they arrived, but the high cost and danger of crossing the border kept them here. They ended…
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New Yorkers Swap State for Warm Weather and Low Taxes in Florida
A record number of New Yorkers packed their bags and moved to Florida in 2022, fleeing the state’s high taxes and rising crime, according to a recent report. Data from the census shows that Florida was the fastest-growing state in the United States last year. Nearly 65,000 driver’s license transfers came from the Empire State,…
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March Is the Month to Celebrate Women
The American Congress approved a bill in 2020 that could change the way the United States celebrates its history. Included in this bill is the Women’s History Act, legislation that authorizes the creation of a museum to tell the story of women, funded by a combination of federal and private funds. “For too long, the…
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Public Health Alert: Stomach Infection Spreads Across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has issued a “serious public health” alert regarding a national increase in a bacterial stomach infection known as shigellosis. The Midwest is currently the most affected region in the country, with a rate of 19.48% positive tests as of February 4. This number…
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Lionel Messi Named FIFA’s Best Player in the World
World Cup champion Lionel Messi was named the best male football player in 2022 by FIFA during a ceremony held in Paris on Monday (27). Meanwhile, Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for 2022. This is the second award for both Messi and Putellas. He won for the first time in 2019, and she…
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Tourists Choose the Best Beaches in the World. Brazil Tops the List
Tripadvisor announced the “Best of the Best Beaches” award for 2023, with Baía do Sancho in Brazil taking the top spot. The award is based on traveler reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
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Millions on Medicaid Medical Assistance May Lose Coverage
Approximately 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored program. Of this total, about 20 million were added in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, to qualify for Medicaid, an individual must prove that their income is below a certain amount set by the government. This amount varies from state to state, but on average,…
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“Everything, Everywhere At Once”: What Film Is This That Has Been Making Waves?
After catching attention at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January and standing out at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) this past Sunday (26), “Everything, Everywhere At Once” (“Tudo em Todo o Lado ao Mesmo Tempo” in Portuguese) is a strong contender for awards in several categories at the 95th Oscar Award, taking…
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Cost of Citizenship May Increase Once Again in the U.S.
Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a $35 increase in the application fee for American citizenship – raising the total cost to $760. This increase may seem modest, but it raises an already high barrier that prevents millions of low- and middle-income legal permanent residents from achieving this significant milestone. Currently,…