Category: United States
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Hague Tribunal: South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide
A hearing on Friday (12) concluded two days of argument presentation in a case brought by South Africa, a long-time critic of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, against Israel for the alleged crime of genocide against the Palestinian people since the onset of the war in the Gaza Strip, following Hamas’s attack on Israel on October…
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Why are about 1,500 Americans still dying from COVID every week?
Three years after the start of the pandemic, hundreds of Americans are still dying from COVID-19 every week. In the week ending December 9, the last week with complete data, there were 1,614 deaths from COVID, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The last four weeks of complete data show an…
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More People Live Alone in a Nation Built for Families
According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census (2020), 27.6% of all American households are occupied by just one person. This represents a significant increase from the 7.7% recorded in 1940. Since that decade, the percentage of Americans living alone has only been growing. The biggest jump occurred between 1970 and 1980, when it…
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5 Unnecessary Bills You Can Stop Paying in 2024
According to Forbes Health, improving finances was the second most popular New Year’s resolution for 2024. The report shows that 38% of people want to get their financial situation in order this year. So, if you, like many, made this promise to yourself, consider the following tips. It’s often easier said than done to stick…
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Anti-Semitic Incidents Rise in the U.S. After Hamas Attack on October 7
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States has sharply increased in the three months following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, according to new data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which tracked a total of 3,283 incidents against Jews between October 7 and January 7 — a 360% increase compared to…
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Alaska Airlines: What You Need to Know About the Boeing 737 Max 9?
A terrible incident involving Alaska Airlines on Friday (5), which left a hole in the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, raised safety concerns and left many air travelers worried and fearful. Investigators found a failure in a plug of the aircraft’s center door that came loose…
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Severe Storm Leaves Part of the U.S. East Coast in State of Emergency
Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday (9), raising concerns about significant damage, power outages, and coastal flooding. The forecast indicates that some of the strongest winds will concentrate in North Carolina. In Florida, the storm has already cut power to more than 100,000 homes…
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Deceptive Advertising in the U.S. Could Be Costly
A woman from Florida is suing Hershey Co. and seeking $5 million in damages for deceptive advertising. The story began on Halloween when Hershey released Reese’s chocolates in packaging that suggested each candy had a carved pumpkin face, allowing the famous peanut butter filling to show through the eyes and mouth of the pumpkin. In…
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IRS Will Begin Accepting 2023 Tax Returns on January 29
If you like to file your taxes early, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday (8) that it will begin accepting federal income tax returns for 2023 starting on Monday, January 29. If you are among those who are not in a hurry to file, make sure to submit your return and pay any taxes…
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Golden Globe: “Oppenheimer” Surpasses “Barbie” and Wins Five Awards
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, took place on Sunday (7) filled with stars on the red carpet. The films “Barbie” and “Succession” arrived at the awards with nine nominations. “Barbie” was competing for the award for Best Musical or…