Category: United States
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Judge Dismisses Confidential Documents Case Against Trump
A federal judge completely rejected the case of confidential documents against former President Donald J. Trump on Monday (15), based on the ruling that the appointment of special prosecutor, Jack Smith, violated the Constitution. In a surprising move, Judge Aileen M. Cannon concluded that since Mr. Smith was not appointed to the position of special…
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Poll: 67% of Americans Say Biden Should Drop Out of Presidential Race
A majority of voters (67%) said President Biden should step down as the Democratic candidate, according to a new poll.
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Prices Fall for the First Time in 4 Years in the U.S.
Many of us have become accustomed to higher inflation and years of rising prices, but costs have now fallen for the first time in 4 years in the United States. The latest Consumer Price Index shows a small but significant decline. Prices fell by 0.1% from May to June, marking the first monthly decline since…
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Copa América 2024: Argentina and Colombia Will Compete in the Final Next Sunday
Lionel Messi and Los Albiceleste navigated to the final with minimal effort by defeating Canada 2-0 in the semifinals and are now looking to win their third consecutive major international tournament. Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez are leading the way for Argentina whenever they are called to support Messi in attack. The main reason Argentina…
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Las Vegas Hits Record Five Consecutive Days with Temperatures Over 115 Degrees
Las Vegas registered its fifth consecutive day of scorching temperatures of 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius) or more on Wednesday (10), amid a prolonged heat wave that is expected to continue affecting much of the U.S. over the weekend. The temperature rose to 115 F shortly after 1 p.m. at Harry Reid International Airport, breaking…
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40% of Cancer Cases Are Caused by Avoidable Risk Factors, Says Study
A study led by researchers from the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that four in ten cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths in adults aged 30 and older in the United States can be attributed to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, overweight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Smoking was…
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Biden’s Health: Does the President Have What It Takes to Govern for Another 4 Years?
The White House stated on Monday (8) that President Joe Biden was not being treated for Parkinson’s disease during a press conference. But Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sometimes struggled to be heard amid a barrage of questions about the health of the 81-year-old president. She confirmed that he had been examined three times by a…
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How Are Americans Doing Financially?
More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were either “just getting by” (19%) or “having a hard time getting by” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing…
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How Are Americans Feeling Financially?
More than a quarter of North American adults are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were “just surviving” (19%) or “struggling to survive” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing well is the lowest percentage since…
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Retailers Like Macy’s Are Charging 35% Interest on Credit Cards
Interest rates on store credit cards are rising, and the new numbers may surprise you. The Macy’s has just sent letters to its cardholders announcing that the interest rate on the Macy’s card is jumping to 34.49%. Industry experts told CBS that the increase is part of a national trend. Retail stores already have the…