Category: United States
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Elon Musk Worked Illegally in the U.S. Before Becoming the Richest Man in the World, Says Newspaper
President Joe Biden called Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, a hypocrite. The reason? According to the president, the billionaire supports Trump’s anti-immigration policies but began his long career in the United States as an “illegal worker” before becoming the richest man in the world. The comments from Biden about Musk come…
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What Happens to Your Body After 40?
The 40s are the new 30s. This phrase has become a cliché, and as a result, many people, especially those who lead active lives and have no health issues, truly believe it. It’s not quite that simple. New research shows that the bodies of both men and women can age in waves, with a significant…
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Just Over a Week Until the Elections, Harris and Trump Are Tied, According to Latest Polls
Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump are tied in the popular vote, 48% to 48%, according to the final national poll from The New York Times and Siena College, showing that American voters appear steadfastly divided. The poll results, coming just over a week before Election Day (November 5), are not encouraging for Harris. In…
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What You Need to Know About the Foodborne Illness Outbreak Involving McDonald’s
A food poisoning outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can lead to serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. About 50 people, aged between 13 and 88, have fallen ill, and one has…
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Interest Rates Have Fallen, But Mortgages Keep Rising. Why?
In September, the American Central Bank (Fed) finally reduced interest rates after a long period of increases. This measure gave hope to those looking to buy a property. With lower rates, the mortgage could become cheaper and make homeownership more accessible. Indeed, there was an initial relief when the mortgage fell to its lowest rates…
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New Yorkers Continue Leaving the State. Why?
New York has been experiencing a significant population decline. The state lost over 630,000 residents between 2020 and 2023 and became the national leader in emigration. According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2023 alone, more than 480,000 New Yorkers moved out of the Empire State – most of them to Florida,…
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What Do You Think of Trump’s Proposal to Place Immigrants in Military Camps?
A policy proposed by former President Trump to detain and deport undocumented immigrants — even if it requires the use of military-protected camps — has left Americans divided, according to a new survey. Trump, if elected in the November elections, promised to carry out mass deportations using a law that has existed for 226 years…
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It’s Time to Book Your Ticket If You’re Thinking of Traveling for the Year-End Holidays
Those planning to travel during this year’s holiday season should consider booking their tickets now to secure a more affordable flight. According to insights from Google, shared with Travel + Leisure, October is the best time to book tickets for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Specifically for Christmas, cheaper domestic flights are available during the…
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Elon Musk Is Giving $1 Million to U.S. Voters. Is This Legal?
Questions have been raised about the legality of the cash incentives offered by tech billionaire Elon Musk to voters in swing states who sign a petition before the presidential election on November 5. Legal experts argue that it may be a violation of U.S. election laws to offer money for an act that requires the…
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Are You Ready to Set Your Clock Back Next Week?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” an hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks will be set back one hour to standard time after 8 months in the so-called “Daylight Saving Time.” The current light-saving system that the U.S. follows from March to November began in 2007, but the…