Category: United States
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The Case of New York City’s Mayor Protected by Trump and Pressured to Resign
Eric Adams, a retired police captain who was elected the 110th mayor of New York City about three years ago with the promise of controlling crime, was indicted in a federal corruption investigation last September. Prosecutors, then from the Biden administration, presented a strong case involving fraud, receiving campaign money from foreigners, bribery of federal…
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The Egg Crisis: Egg Purchase Restrictions Take Effect in US Supermarkets
Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods are among the growing list of supermarkets imposing a limit on egg purchases as the product shortage persists.
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Instead of retaliating, Brazil decides to negotiate tariffs with the US
Brazil is expected to propose trade quotas as an alternative to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum, according to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not yet discussed the matter with the Trump administration since the US leader announced the 25%…
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Trump Administration Sues NY and Wants to End Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants
The Trump administration sued New York over its immigration policies, accusing state officials of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens.”
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Instead of Retaliating, Brazil Decides to Negotiate Tariffs with the U.S.
Brazil is expected to propose trade quotas as an alternative to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum, according to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not yet discussed the issue with the Trump administration since the U.S. leader announced the 25%…
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Inflation in the U.S. Unexpectedly Rises
During the campaign period, Donald Trump said he would reduce inflation in the United States starting on the first day of his administration. But after three weeks, his own government admitted that controlling inflation might take a bit longer than that. The inflation rate in the U.S. rose more than expected in January. The higher…
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Thinking of Gifting Your ‘Valentine’ Chocolate? Prepare Your Wallet
This Friday (14), the United States celebrates Valentine’s Day. One of the traditions is to gift the person you love with chocolates.
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Trump Administration Seeks IRS Help to Fulfill Immigration Agenda
The Trump administration is looking to delegate agents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist in efforts to enforce illegal immigration, according to a senior official from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting that the IRS provide agents to assist Immigration and Customs…
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Flu Season in the U.S. Is the Most Intense in the Last 15 Years
The winter virus season in the United States is in full swing and is already considered the most intense in the last 15 years. An indicator of flu activity is the percentage of medical visits motivated by flu-like symptoms. Last week, this number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since…
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Is It Too Expensive to Visit Disney? Disney Itself Thinks So
Is it too expensive for a middle-class family to visit Disney? Many people believe so, and apparently, Disney itself does too.