Category: United States
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End of the Risk of U.S. Government Default. Congress Approves Suspension of Debt Ceiling
After weeks of political deadlock, tense negotiations, and growing anxiety about the future of the economy, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Thursday night (1) that temporarily suspends the debt ceiling and imposes new spending caps, thus ending the possibility of a U.S. government default. The Senate’s approval by a vote of 63 to 36…
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Today is National Donut Day
Started by the Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938, the day honors “donuts,” which served as treats for soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Donuts have existed long before World War I, and we have the Dutch to thank for their existence. The Dutch made “olykoek,” which can be translated as oily…
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The Pause on Student Loan Payments Is Coming to an End
After a three-year pause, federal student loan payments are about to be collected again. The pause on federal loan payments has been extended eight times since March 2020 as part of a Covid-19 relief measure. This time, however, the resumption of payments is stipulated in legislation: as part of the agreement between President Biden and…
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June Is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is globally recognized as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ communities and advocate for the rights of those who are under attack and facing discrimination. In New York, the largest LGBTQIA+ pride parade in the country takes place. The 2019 World Pride event attracted approximately 5 million participants to celebrate the 50th…
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Trump Promises to End Citizenship for Children of Undocumented Immigrants If He Wins in 2024
Former President Donald Trump promised on Tuesday (30) to challenge a long-standing interpretation of the United States Constitution in an attempt to end the right to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants born on American soil, should he win the election next year. If he secures a second presidential term, Trump stated that he would…
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In the U.S., Rich Goes to Prison: Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Serve 11 Years Behind Bars
Billionaire entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins serving her 11-year sentence this Tuesday (30). She was convicted last November of defrauding hundreds of investors while running the now-defunct startup, Theranos. Her request to remain free on bail while she fights to overturn her conviction was denied by an appeals court earlier this month. Judge Edward Davila, who…
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Nudist Beaches Are Becoming More Popular
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Berlin recently announced that women can now go topless in the public pools of the German capital, while on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, women went topless last December after residents voted in favor of “gender equality on the beaches.” The “Free the Nipple” campaign has also returned post-pandemic with topless parades in New York City, Vancouver,…
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Americans Hit the Road This Memorial Day
Despite high inflation and tighter budgets, the forecast is for crowded highways and airports this Memorial Day weekend. The tourism industry expects millions of Americans to travel this weekend, kicking off the busy summer season.How are Americans traveling?• Road TripsThe cheaper gas prices are leading more Americans to consider road trips as an alternative. About…
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What Happens If the U.S. Can’t Pay Its Bills?
The federal government and the American Congress have yet to reach an agreement regarding the increase of the country’s public debt ceiling. As a result, the risk of an unprecedented default is growing. With no legislative proposal to vote on, lawmakers are leaving Washington D.C. this Friday (26) for the extended weekend due to the…
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DeSantis, Florida Governor, Officially Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday (24) with a strong speech, but a disastrous announcement on Twitter that did little to quell criticism that the 44-year-old Republican may not be quite ready to face former President Donald Trump. The unusual decision by DeSantis to announce his campaign in an online…