Category: United States
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Three people died after ordering cocaine from a drug delivery service in NY
Three New York residents died from fentanyl overdoses after ordering cocaine from the same drug delivery service, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal.
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Another Epidemic: RSV Infections Are Rising Across the Country
We have not yet emerged from the severe pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the rise of a new respiratory infection is drawing the attention of specialists. The “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” or RSV (its English acronym), a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly across the United States, especially among children.…
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First Class Gives Way to Business Class on Flights
This week, American Airlines announced that it is eliminating first class on its international flights. The reason, according to the company, is that customers are no longer purchasing international first class tickets and are preferring business class. Thus, the company’s plan is to replace first class with more seats in business class. “The quality of…
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With Winter Approaching, Another Wave of Covid May Come
You can’t stand hearing about Covid-19 anymore. But a flood of new variants seems to be gaining strength globally and raising fears of a new wave of the epidemic during winter in the northern hemisphere. Statistics show that coronavirus cases in the United States are declining. However, several emerging variants accounted for nearly 1 in…
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Cartels Use Social Media to Recruit Smugglers at the Border
Mexican cartels are increasingly using social media to recruit people in the U.S. to assist in their smuggling operations at the border between the two countries. A video posted on Wednesday, October 19, and released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), shows the following message alongside an image of a truck: “Need someone…
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Report Highlights “Terrible” Working Conditions at Shein
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A report from the British broadcaster Channel 4 revealed details about the working conditions and business practices of the Chinese fashion giant, Shein. In one factory, the news network discovered that workers earned a base salary of 4,000 yuan per month – approximately $554.00 – to make 500 clothing items per day. In another factory,…
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month
In the United States, October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This means it is time to celebrate and recognize the remarkable progress that women entrepreneurs have been making over the years. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the number of small businesses owned by women in the…
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Parler: The Controversial Social Media Acquired by Kanye West
The conservative social media company Parler announced on Monday, October 17, that it is being purchased by Kanye West. Recently, the rapper was temporarily suspended from Twitter due to a tweet deemed antisemitic. A press release from the company controlling Parler announcing the deal states that West, who legally changed his name to Ye, is…
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the U.S.?
In the United States, the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 has increased by 16% since 1960 – when data was first collected. In 1960, the average total spending on a child in a middle-income family was $202,020, adjusted for inflation. By 2015 – the most recent data available on…
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You Can Now Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness
President Joe Biden announced on Monday, October 17, that federal student loan borrowers can now apply online for forgiveness of up to $20,000 of their debt. “This is a game changer for millions of Americans… and it took an incredible effort to get this website up in such a short time,” Biden said. People wishing…