Category: Politics
-
Car Insurance Increased 36% Since 2020. Here’s Why
The price of car insurance has risen 36% since January 2020, according to an analysis by ABC News of data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Just last year, the price of car insurance increased by more than 20%, BLS data shows. The increase is directly related to the rise in vehicle prices, analysts…
-
Donald Trump’s Influence Divides Republicans on Immigration
As senators approached a bipartisan agreement that, according to Republican negotiators, would constitute the most conservative border security bill in decades, Donald Trump was winning significant margins in the early Republican primaries, bringing the party’s nomination ever closer. More powerful than ever, the former president opposed the agreement that would also send tens of billions…
-
The Controversial New Immigration Law of France
The Constitutional Council of France struck down much of a new and tough immigration law on Thursday (25), issuing a widely anticipated decision that many provisions added by President Emmanuel Macron’s government under pressure from the right were illegal. The nine-member council, which reviews potential legislation to ensure it complies with the Constitution, stated in…
-
Alabama Executes First Nitrogen Gas Execution
Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith was executed by nitrogen asphyxiation on Thursday night (25), marking the first execution of its kind ever carried out in the country. Smith, 58, was sentenced to death for his role in a 1988 contract murder and had previously survived a botched lethal injection attempt in 2022. At that time, executioners…
-
Trump Wins New Hampshire Primaries and Moves Closer to Republican Nomination
Former President Donald Trump took a significant step toward securing his third consecutive Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday (23), winning the New Hampshire primaries in a showdown against the last remaining opponent in the Republican party, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Haley vowed to stay in the Republican race, stating that she will now…
-
NYC Immigration Lawyer Accused of Federal Fraud Scheme
A Bronx immigration lawyer and his son are accused of deceiving hundreds of clients by promising them green cards while fraudulently representing them as victims of domestic violence, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday (22) by the New York Attorney General’s office. The lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, 69, “allegedly exploited the Violence Against Women…
-
DeSantis Exits Presidential Race and Endorses Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign on Sunday (22), ending his candidacy for the White House just before the New Hampshire primaries.
-
Fraud is at Crisis Level: 5 Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Artificial intelligence tools and sophisticated technology are making it harder for consumers to detect fraud. The fraud cost American consumers over $7 billion during the first three quarters of 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. These numbers increased by 5% compared to the same period in 2022. The perpetrators of these types of crimes…
-
Are You One of the ‘Dry January’ Adherents?
Dry January. The term seems to refer to the impending impact of climate change. But in reality, it is just a personal challenge and partly a social movement. The term refers to the growing trend of stopping alcohol consumption during the first month of the year. Think of it as a four-week vacation for your…
-
Rio strengthens security ahead of carnival festivities
—
by
Rio Carnival celebrations officially began last weekend, along with monitoring efforts to ensure the safety of revelers.