Category: United States
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Inflation Continues to Scare Americans
During most of the year, many economists claimed that inflation was essentially a problem in the food and fuel sectors. Once supply chains normalized and fuel prices decreased, according to their thinking, this would relieve pressure across the economy and inflation would return to being under control. However, the main inflation indicator, the Consumer Price…
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New York Declares State of Emergency Due to Polio Virus
If you are wondering whether the polio vaccine you received in childhood is still valid, you can check your antibody levels against the polio virus with a blood test. There are three types of polio viruses: PV1, PV2, and PV3; immunity from one does not transfer to the other types. It is very important to…
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Bank of America announces zero down payment for first home purchase
The dream of homeownership may be closer for many members of the Black and Latino communities in the United States. Bank of America has just announced a program that will offer mortgage loans with zero down payment and closing costs to members of these communities who wish to buy their first home. The program will…
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Anitta wins VMA for Best Latin Music Video
Singer Anitta won the award for Best Latin Music Video with “Envolver” at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) on Sunday, August 28. This was the singer’s first nomination for the award, making history as the first Brazilian artist to perform on the VMA stage and to take home a statuette. Among her competitors were…
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California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars
California lawmakers have approved a plan to restrict and eventually ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars. The new policy is expected to accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles. California is not only the largest automotive market in the United States, but more than a dozen other states typically follow California’s lead in setting their…
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Where do Americans play chess? Everywhere.
Americans never tire of chess. And in the United States, they play in multiple locations. Millions flock to online chess, says Daniel Lucas, spokesperson for the US Chess Federation, the official governing body of chess in the U.S. Online chess moves allow people to execute strategies against players from all over the world. During the…
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How Anyone Can Request Government Records
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Want to know how many tickets the police issued to drivers for texting while driving? Or perhaps you are a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government employee retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether they are…
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U.S. Presidents Come from Diverse Professions
The 45 presidents of the United States have held a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many held jobs that provided them with insight into the everyday lives of their American compatriots. Twenty-five American presidents — including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Barack Obama — were lawyers. Several presidents had…
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Advancing the Long Tradition of the United States in Welcoming Refugees
President Biden is ensuring that the United States remains a safe haven for refugees and that those seeking to immigrate to the country through humanitarian programs are treated with dignity and respect. In an executive order dated February 4, 2021, Biden took steps to strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a collaboration between the…
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American Diplomats Study Languages of the World
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their posts abroad, they make a special effort to connect directly with people by studying foreign languages.