Category: Politics
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American Government Keeps UAPs Secret, Say Former Military Personnel
Three veteran military personnel testified on Wednesday (27) at a hearing in the House about unidentified flying objects – commonly known as UAPs – warning that their discovery is a matter of national security and that the government has kept everything secret.
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Strict Asylum Policy
A federal judge struck down a new and strict asylum policy that the Biden administration called crucial to curb the illegal crossing of immigrants along the US-Mexico border.
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Actor Kevin Spacey Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges
Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in film and television, including the series “House of Cards,” was found not guilty by a jury in England of nine counts of sexual assault. Immediately after the verdict, Spacey left the courthouse—shaking hands with several jurors on the way and kissing two security guards…
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New Zillow Tool Helps Renters Discover Unexpected Costs
As if the exorbitant rents across the country weren’t enough, many renters still have to pay extra fees, which are often hidden in the rent amount and not disclosed by landlords. The real estate buying and renting website Zillow has just launched a tool to help renters understand the true cost of renting. This feature…
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Biden Announces New Plan to Forgive Student Debt
Just over two weeks have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a student loan forgiveness plan proposed by Joe Biden’s administration. However, the Department of Education wasted no time and introduced new measures to alleviate student debt. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court’s rejection of the previous plan has caused skepticism and led beneficiaries to wonder…
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Hollywood is on Strike
The union representing over 150,000 television and film actors is on strike, joining the writers who, in May, initiated the first industry-wide work stoppage in Hollywood in 63 years.Why are actors and writers on strike?Salary is usually the main reason for work stoppages, and this is the case here. The growth of streaming services and…
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Black Lives Matter Movement Celebrates 10 Years of Activism
The Black Lives Matter movement reaches a milestone this Thursday (13), celebrating 10 years of existence since its founding in 2013 in response to the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Bullied in a gated community in Florida, where his father lived in 2012, Martin became one of the first symbols…
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Inflation Continues to Cool in the U.S.
The inflation data released on Wednesday (11) showed a pronounced cooling. The Consumer Price Index rose 3% year-on-year through June, less than the 4% increase year-on-year through May and only one-third of the peak of approximately 9% annually from last summer.What does this mean for consumers?The latest data provided some relief for American consumers who…
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Bank of America Accused of Opening Fake Accounts and Charging Illegal Fees to Customers
Federal regulators announced on Tuesday (10) that they discovered Bank of America harmed customers by doubling fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts, in violation of several consumer financial protection laws. As a result, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Bank of America (BAC) to pay over $100 million to customers and…
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Public Transport Will Be Free in These American Cities
More major cities in the United States are allowing public transport passengers to board for free. Kansas City; Raleigh; Richmond; Olympia; Tucson; Alexandria, Virginia; and other cities are testing the elimination of fares in their public transport systems. Denver is canceling fares in its system this summer. Boston is testing three public bus routes with…