Category: United States
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The US Saw Vibrant Northern Lights as Far as Florida
Geomagnetic storms brought northern lights to much of the US this week, painting the sky with vibrant shades of green and pink. The northern lights were seen across a wide swath of states, including Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The auroras were visible even in parts…
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‘We Need to Get Out of Here’: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Quietly Changing Where Immigrants Live in America
A woman named “E” was in a clothing store in Tampa, Florida, with her daughter when she realized it was time to leave. It was her daughter’s 15th birthday, and she wanted to buy her an outfit. She says she felt the salespeople giving them dirty looks. “Really ugly looks,” she says. “They might call…
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The US government shutdown is over, but not everything is back to normal
The longest government shutdown in US history officially ended after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The federal government is reopening. But after 43 days of pause, things may not return to normal immediately. For example, federal employees are still awaiting retroactive pay, and air travel disruptions are expected to…
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“We Need to Get Out of Here”: Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration Is Quietly Reshaping Where Immigrants Live in the United States
A woman named “E” was in a clothing store in Tampa, Florida, with her daughter when she realized it was time to leave. It was her daughter’s 15th birthday, and she wanted to buy her an outfit. She says she felt the salespeople giving them dirty looks. “Really ugly looks,” she says. “They could call…
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The US government shutdown ended, but not everything is back to normal
The longest government shutdown in US history officially ended after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The federal government is reopening. But after 43 days on pause, things may not return to normal rhythm immediately. For example, federal employees are still awaiting retroactive pay and air traffic disruptions are expected…
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Trump signs law ending the longest government shutdown in US history
US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill guaranteeing federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days. The information was released by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the US Congress a few…
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Trump signs law ending the longest shutdown in US history
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill ensuring federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days. The information was reported by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the U.S. Congress just hours…
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Why Flight Disruptions May Persist Even After the End of the Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with the cuts still gradually increasing to 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been dealing with a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, which is…
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Why flight disruptions may persist even after the end of the government shutdown
Flight disruptions will likely continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as dozens of flights were canceled on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with cuts still ongoing, reaching 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been…
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The United States Is Intensifying Its Military Presence in the Caribbean with the Deployment of the Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald Ford
The United States government has expanded its military presence in the Caribbean Sea with the deployment of the USS Gerald Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier. The operation was ordered by President Donald Trump in October and is part of an anti-drug strategy that, according to the Pentagon, seeks to “strengthen the US ability to…