Category: Inside
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Biden Signs Law That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.
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President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday (24) that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, raising the threat to the company’s operations in the United States. The Congress approved the bill this week as part of a broad foreign aid package aimed at supporting Israel and Ukraine. The measure was passed by…
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American State May Allow Teachers and School Staff to Work Armed
Tennessee state legislators approved a bill on Tuesday (24) that allows teachers and school staff in the state to work armed. The bill, according to the summary, authorizes faculty or school staff to carry a concealed weapon on school premises, subject to certain conditions, such as completing 40 hours of basic school policing training, undergoing…
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Canceled Flight? Airlines Must Give You Cash Instead of Vouchers, According to New Rules
Did the airline cancel your flight? Did the plane arrive hours late due to a maintenance issue? Did the onboard Wi-Fi not work? New federal rules state that travelers deserve a cash refund when inconvenienced by the airline – and not vouchers or travel credits. “From now on, when your flight is canceled for any…
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread Across US Universities
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in Education, Geral, History, Inside, Middle East, North America, Politics, Religion, United States, WarPolice arrested around 150 protesters at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale and New York University on Monday night (23), while Columbia University announced that classes will be held remotely for the rest of the semester. On the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, authorities arrested at least 47 protesters on Monday night, the university reported…
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High-Speed Train Connecting Las Vegas and California Begins Construction
Workers began construction on Monday (22) of a new high-speed rail system that will connect Southern California and Las Vegas. The Brightline West system will reach average speeds of about 185 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed of around 320 km/h, comparable to other high-speed systems around the world. The Eurostar between London and…
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Biden Considers Granting Work Authorization to Spouses of American Citizens
The White House is evaluating ways to provide temporary legal status and work authorizations to immigrants married to U.S. citizens, three sources familiar with the matter reported on Monday (22). The measure could energize some Democrats ahead of the presidential elections in November. Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups are urging President Joe Biden to take…
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‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, in the capital of Brazil, will undergo revitalization
‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, one of the main tourist attractions in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, will be restored. The Ministry of Culture (MinC), through the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), announced this Monday (22). Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), the square houses the headquarters of the Three Powers of the…
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What Will Happen If Trump Is Convicted Before the November Elections?
The first criminal trial of a sitting or former president of the United States is underway in Manhattan, renewing doubts about what a potential conviction would mean for former President Trump, the current Republican presidential candidate. A conviction in New York, where Trump faces 34 criminal charges for falsifying business records, will not prevent him…
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American Mayor Invites Immigrants to Move There
Quinton Lucas, the Democratic mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, stated in a post on X that all immigrants are welcome in his city. He even reached out to some of the cities most affected by immigrants crossing the borders of the United States in the past two years, notably Denver and New York. “Everyone is…
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Brazil Is Champion of the Robotics World Cup in the USA
Brazil secured first and second place in the age group of 9 to 16 years and won seven additional technical awards at the Robotics World Cup in Houston, United States.