Category: United States
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Airfares Are Lower. Take Advantage! This May Not Last Long
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Airfares fell 6.4% in January compared to the previous year, the Labor Department reported in its monthly consumer price index report. BUT it may not last long. January is typically a slower month for travel. Domestic travel usually increases during the winter (February) and spring (March/April) school holidays. However, airlines are forecasting robust demand this…
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US to Suspend Mandatory Isolation for Covid Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States is expected to change its isolation guidance for positive Covid-19 cases this spring, according to a report by The Washington Post. Since 2021, the CDC has recommended that individuals isolate for at least five days if they test positive for Covid-19. The updated…
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U.S. Border Secretary Impeached in the House
The House of Representatives, by an extremely narrow margin, voted on Tuesday (13) for the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years. The impeachment comes as House Republicans face increasing pressure from their base to hold President Joe Biden and his departments and…
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George Santos, Expelled From Congress, Will Be Replaced By A Democrat
Former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi will return to Congress after winning the special election for New York’s 3rd district to replace former Republican Congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress last December. The victory of Suozzi on Tuesday (13) over Republican Mazi Pilip reduces the already slim Republican majority in the House by one…
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Valentine’s Day: How Relationships Are Faring in the U.S.
On this Wednesday (14), many Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day alongside a romantic partner or important people in their lives, such as close friends. The Pew Hispanic Center gathered some interesting data on marriage and relationships in the United States. See below. 1. Most Americans say they are in some type of serious relationship Most Americans…
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In the Northeast of the USA: Snow, Finally!
Parts of the Northeast United States were hit on Tuesday (13) by a snowstorm that canceled and delayed flights, made roads slippery and dangerous, and led many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote learning – or at least attempt to switch. In New York City, the online learning system serving the largest…
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With Southern Border Overloaded, Immigrants Face Cold and Dangerous Crossing from Canada to the U.S.
As immigrants continue to overload the southern border of the country in record numbers, a growing wave of people is attempting an alternative route to enter the United States irregularly: through the border with Canada, which is usually less patrolled and more extensive. Instead of facing a grueling journey through the Darién Gap in Panama…
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Moving to Florida? No! How About Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Americans looking to relocate, primarily for tax reasons. Although the island boasts promises of financial incentives aimed at attracting investors and entrepreneurs, the move brings challenges, including: difficulty navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector, education, and even purchasing goods like furniture. From 2021 to 2022,…
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Brazilian Tourist Shot in Robbery at Times Square
A Brazilian tourist, according to the New York Post, was shot in the leg in a store at Times Square, New York, on Thursday night (8) by a young suspect of theft who, armed, opened fire at a police officer. The incident occurred at JD Sports on West 42nd Street with Broadway around 7:15 PM…
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All-Female Theater Company, Including Brazilians, Presents “Until Dark” in NY
Et Alia Theater, an all-female theater company based in New York composed of women from various parts of the world, will present “Until Dark” by Federica Borlenghi, a new play that reflects on sexual consent and the complexities of sisterhood, testing its bonds and limits. The play will be on display at Out of the…