Category: Politics
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US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers on May 11
The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal employees on May 11, the date when the public health emergency order imposed at the beginning of the pandemic expires, the White House announced this week. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of suspending the requirement that…
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New York Is The First State To Ban Natural Gas Stoves In New Buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings – a major victory for environmental advocates.
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Florida Legislators Approve Measures Against Illegal Immigrants
Florida legislators, led by Republicans, have approved a controversial bill aimed at combating illegal immigration in the state. With 27 votes in favor and 10 against, the state senate said yes to the bill and sent it to the House, where it received 83 votes in favor and 36 against. With victories in both chambers,…
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PF investigates if Bolsonaro Faked Vaccine Card to Enter the US
On Wednesday (3), former president Jair Bolsonaro was the target of an action by the Brazilian Federal Police, which is investigating the alteration of vaccination cards.
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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Telegram App. What Do School Attacks Have to Do With It?
A federal judge in Brazil ordered the temporary suspension of the messaging app Telegram on Wednesday (26), citing the platform’s alleged failure to provide all requested information to the Federal Police regarding neo-Nazi chat groups. The measure is seen as part of the country’s effort to combat the rise of school violence. The judge also…
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More Companies Are Laying Off Workers. A Sign of Economic Cooling?
BuzzFeed, Lyft, Whole Foods, and Deloitte recently announced layoffs that affected thousands of American workers, joining a growing list of companies reducing their workforce amid economic concerns.
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Biden Seeks Reelection in 2024
President Biden announced his candidacy for a second four-year term in a video posted online on the morning of this Tuesday (25). The current president asked voters to let him “finish this job” and established the possibility of a rematch with former President Donald J. Trump in next year’s election race. In the three-minute and…
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While Congress Stalls, Biden Opens the Back Door for Immigrants
Amid years of deadlock in Congress over comprehensive immigration reform, President Biden has opened a back door to allow hundreds of thousands of new immigrants to enter the country. Last year, the government launched a humanitarian program to offer refuge to people fleeing Ukraine, Haiti, and Latin America, providing immigrants with the opportunity to quickly…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…
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Even With Lies Exposed, George Santos Will Run for Reelection
Republican Congressman George Santos, son of a Brazilian immigrant, secured his seat in the U.S. Congress with a campaign full of lies and exaggerations about his biography. Now, even with the lies exposed by the press, Santos plans to test his luck with voters again. On Monday (17), he formally announced that he was running…