Category: United States
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Inflation in the U.S. Weakens
To the relief of this nation, inflation in the United States, measured annually, fell again in December, showing a decline since last October, when gasoline prices dropped and airline fares also decreased. The Consumer Price Index rose 6.5% in the year up to last month, down from 7.1% in the November reading. One of the…
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U.S. Eliminates Interview for Certain Visa Types by the End of 2023
The U.S. Secretary of State announced that, by the end of 2023, consulates and embassies are authorized to waive the requirement for personal interviews for the issuance of certain types of visas. This rule was already in effect in 2022 but has been extended with the aim of reducing wait times for document issuance and…
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Long Island Republican Leaders Call for George Santos’ Resignation
Leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party in Long Island called on Wednesday (11) for Congressman George Santos, elected to represent New York’s 3rd congressional district in November, to resign due to the lies told to voters and fabrications about his personal and professional life. “Today, on behalf of the Nassau County Republican Committee, I…
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Confidential Government Documents Found in Biden’s Private Office
You have heard this story before. Confidential government documents, which were supposed to remain with the U.S. National Archives at the end of Joe Biden’s vice presidency, were found by the current president’s lawyers in one of his private offices last November. The story you’ve heard involves another president. Dozens of confidential documents were found…
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Rain in California Causes Flooding and Evacuations
The relentless rains that began in California on Sunday (8) flooded parts of Los Angeles, killed at least 15 people across the state, and led to evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents statewide. More than 34 million people were under flood watch on Tuesday (10), as rivers continued to rise. The National Weather…
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Delta Launches Free Wi-Fi Onboard
Delta becomes the first major U.S. airline to introduce fast and free Wi-Fi for everyone, in partnership with T-Mobile. The experience will reach most main domestic aircraft by February 1, with full availability on international and regional aircraft by the end of 2024. Delta will offer fast and free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to…
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Heavy Rains Continue to Cause Damage in California
Heavy rains, strong winds, power outages, and evacuations were necessary in California on Thursday (6), when the second major storm of the week hit parts of the state and was responsible for at least two deaths. The storm caused significant damage across Santa Cruz County, south of San Francisco. Docks in popular coastal towns, including…
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Two Years Later, Capitol Attack Continues to Be Investigated
The investigation into the Capitol invasion, which occurred on January 6, 2021, is the largest criminal investigation in the 153-year history of the United States Department of Justice. In search of clues about the participants and their motivations, federal agents have already seized hundreds of cell phones, interrogated thousands of witnesses, and followed up on…
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Income Tax: Do You Need to Report Payments Received Through Apps
The income tax season in the United States is approaching. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically begins accepting returns in the last week of January, with the official announcement coming in the middle of the month. For this season, as almost always, there are new developments. However, there is one change that deserves to be…
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Biden Announces Program to Welcome New Immigrants
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday (5) that he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 immigrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. On the other hand, he also announced that the program will expel all immigrants from these countries who attempt to circumvent U.S. laws. In a speech from the…