Category: Inside
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Do You Really Need to Buy Travel Insurance?
You can plan everything in advance and with great care, but even the best-laid plans can occasionally go wrong. That’s where travel insurance comes in, a way to ensure that you are covered against unforeseen events. But it can be expensive. In particular, seniors or travelers with pre-existing medical conditions may find it difficult to…
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Refugees to Receive Work Authorizations in 30 Days Under New USCIS Regulation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S. Refugees will now only have to wait 30 days to receive their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) after being admitted to the country.
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American Government to Provide $10,000 Tax Credit for Home Sellers
President Joe Biden wants to give Americans a $10,000 tax credit – just for selling their homes.
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Is Duty-Free Shopping a Good Deal or Not?
Duty-free Shopping, or tax-free shopping, can be an attractive option for international travelers. These retail establishments are typically found at airports, aboard cruise ships, and near border crossings. However, while purchases made at duty-free stores are always exempt from taxes, this does not mean that items are significantly cheaper. Sometimes, there are hidden fees and…
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Will We Have an Early Start to Allergy Season?
Technically, it is still winter in the United States, but warm temperatures are creating “pollen bombs” in the South, causing some people to experience pollen-related effects earlier than usual. As temperatures in the northern part of the country are also above normal, allergy season is expected to arrive soon in this region. So, if you…
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House Approves Bill That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.
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The House of Representatives in the United States overwhelmingly and bipartisanly voted on Wednesday (13) to approve a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, a major challenge for one of the world’s most popular social media apps. The condition for the app – used by about 170 million Americans – not…
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Airbnb Prohibits Use of Indoor Security Cameras
Airbnb announced this week that it is banning the use of all indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide, an update to its current policy that allows devices to be installed in common areas, such as hallways and living rooms. In a statement released on Monday (11), the company said that most listings on its…
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Documentary Shows Experience of Brazilian Photojournalist in Conflict Areas
Brazilian photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was working in a Colombian forest, documenting a guerrilla camp of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). “I did not attend my son’s birth. I stopped participating in various occasions of my personal life to dedicate…
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Less Than a Month Until the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Find Out Where You Can See It
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We are less than a month away from a rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse that is expected to plunge a considerable part of North America into darkness on April 8. The total eclipse this year will last longer than the one seen by over 20 million people in August 2017, and according…
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Equal Pay Day: Women Earn 84 Cents for Every Dollar Men Earn – Or Even Less
This Tuesday, March 12, is Equal Pay Day in the United States. This date symbolizes how long into the following year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Since women earn less, on average, than men, they must work longer (beyond the span of a year) to achieve the same…