Category: United States
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Planning to Travel by Car on Thanksgiving? See the Best Time to Go
A record number of people are expected to travel across the United States on Thanksgiving, whether by plane, train, or car. Nearly 82 million people are expected to travel at least 80 kilometers (50 miles) between November 25 and December 1, an increase of 1.6 million people compared to last year’s holiday, according to a…
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Airlines Cancel Flights to Venezuela After Alert of Possible Military Action
Several international airlines canceled flights to Venezuela over the weekend, reported the Axios website on Sunday (23). Previously, Latam, Caribbean, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Avianca and TAP suspended their flights, according to the Venezuelan Airlines Association (ALAV). The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned major airlines on Friday (21) about a “potentially dangerous situation” when flying…
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Airlines Cancel Flights to Venezuela After Alert of Possible Military Action
A series of international airlines canceled flights to Venezuela over the weekend, the site Axios reported this Sunday (23). Earlier, Latam, Caribbean, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Avianca and TAP suspended their flights, according to the Venezuelan Airlines Association (ALAV). The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned major airlines on Friday (21) about a “potentially dangerous situation”…
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Trump Backs Down on Tariff Hike and Removes 40% Tariffs on Some Brazilian Products
The United States announced on this Thursday (21) the removal of the 40% commercial tariffs applied to some Brazilian products, including meats, coffee, and other foods. “Specifically, I have determined that certain agricultural products will not be subject to the additional ad valorem tax rate imposed by Executive Order 14323,” states the decision of US…
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U.S. Senate Approves Release of More Documents from Jeffrey Epstein Files
The United States Senate approved a bill that pressures the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose additional information related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reported, according to the Sputnik news agency on Wednesday (19). “I just asked for unanimous consent to pass the Senate bill that releases the Epstein files. There…
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U.S. Senate Approves Release of More Documents from Jeffrey Epstein Files
The United States Senate approved a bill that pressures the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release additional information related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informed the Sputnik news agency on Wednesday (19). “I just requested unanimous consent to pass the Senate bill that releases the Epstein files. There was no objection,”…
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Goodbye, Beautiful Penny. You’re Done, But You’ll Never Be Forgotten
The American penny ends its production after 232 years, but remains in circulation and in idiomatic expressions for decades.
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US Announces Priority Visa Plan for the 2026 World Cup
The US government announced, on Monday (17), the implementation of a special visa system aimed at fans who already have tickets for the 2026 World Cup. The initiative seeks to streamline the entry of foreigners during the biggest international soccer event. According to a Bloomberg report, the State Department is leading the program, which provides…
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Little Village Releases Cosmicpolitan – The Debut of Oakland Singer and Songwriter Nia Cephas
The Oakland, California-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter Nia Cephas lets her creativity flow and her talent shine in her debut album Cosmicpolitan, which will be released in November by the Little Village Foundation. The skillful arrangements include bossa nova, samba, Middle Eastern folk, pop, blues, reggae, and jazz. Cephas and the musicians accompanying her followed…
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The US Saw Vivid Northern Lights as Far South as Florida
Geomagnetic storms brought the northern lights to much of the US this week, with vivid displays visible as far south as Florida.