Category: Politics
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“Tip Culture” Has Changed in the U.S., But for Many, the Rules Are Not Clear
Most Americans say they are being asked for tips more often than in the past, according to a survey by the Pew Hispanic Center. About seven in ten U.S. adults (72%) say they expect to be asked for tips in more places than they did five years ago, a statistic dubbed “Tipflation.” The rise of…
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TikTok Continues to Worry Global Authorities
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The government of Nepal has banned TikTok, claiming that the social network has a “harmful effect” on Nepalese society. The content shared by the app is responsible for disturbing “social harmony, family structure, and family relationships,” said Rekha Sharma, Nepal’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology. It is still unclear when the 2.2 million TikTok…
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Trump Promises Mass Detention and Deportation If Elected Again
Former President Donald Trump is planning an expansion of the hardline immigration policies from his first term if elected for a second term in 2024. Part of the promised package includes detaining undocumented immigrants already in the United States and placing them in detention camps while awaiting deportation. The plans, reported by The New York…
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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
It’s a morbid but common concern: what happens to your credit card debt when you die? If we consider that the average credit card balance per person in the United States is $6,365 in 2023, the likelihood of someone unexpectedly dying and leaving an unpaid credit card balance is significant. What happens to your credit…
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Americans Living Abroad: Should They Renounce Their American Citizenship for Financial Reasons?
American citizens who move to another country still have the responsibility to report their income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Therefore, sometimes, in addition to the taxes paid in their country of residence, these citizens still need to pay taxes in the United States. It is not surprising that the idea of renouncing U.S.…
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US Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pause’ in Gaza War for the First Time
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel on Friday (3) and used his meeting with Israeli leaders to advocate for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza, stating that Israel must “do more to protect Palestinian civilians.” Blinken arrived in Israel amid growing international concern over the death toll in Gaza, where local health…
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Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried, The Cryptocurrency Billionaire Who May Spend The Rest Of His Life Behind Bars?
Sam Bankman-Fried, once known as the cryptocurrency whiz kid, was found guilty on Thursday (3) of a series of frauds and conspiracy that ultimately led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. If he receives the maximum sentence, the 31-year-old former billionaire will spend the rest of his life in prison. Sam Bankman-Fried, known…
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Brazil Will Militarize Airports and Ports in Crackdown on Organized Crime
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday (1) that he is sending the armed forces to increase security at some of the country’s most important international airports, ports, and borders, as part of a renewed effort to combat organized crime in the largest country in Latin America. The decision comes days after members…
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Brazil Will Militarize Some Airports and Ports to Combat Organized Crime
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced on Wednesday (1st) an operation involving military participation at some ports and airports to combat organized crime. The decree authorizes a Guarantee of Law and Order (GLO) operation by the Armed Forces, starting Monday (6). The aim is to assist Rio de Janeiro in tackling a public…
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Do Medical Debts Affect Your Credit Score?
Medical debt is a prevalent issue in the United States. It is estimated that 41% of Americans have some type of health debt, according to a 2022 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Fortunately, health debt does not carry as much weight as other types of debt and generally does not affect your credit unless…