Category: United States
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“The Apprentice”: The Controversial Film About Donald Trump’s Rise in the Business World
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Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi is directing “The Apprentice,” a drama about the rise of the 45th president of the United States in the New York real estate business during the 1970s and 1980s. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20 and has yet to be released in the…
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the U.S.?
The average cost of raising a child in the United States, from birth to age 17, has increased by 16% since 1960. In 1960 (when this data was first collected), average-income couples spent an average total of $259,711 on a child by age 17, adjusted for inflation to 2023 dollars. In 2015 — the most…
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Construction Workers Are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. The rate among male workers is 75% higher than that of men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is estimated that 6,000 construction workers committed suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021, according…
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Summer May No Longer Be the Most Popular Season for Americans Traveling to Europe
It will be a familiar scene for many in the coming weeks: crowded airport filled with people heading off for summer vacations. But peak travel times are no longer as predictable, as more people are opting to travel during the off-peak season – the so-called “shoulder season.” Travel companies are reporting an increase in demand…
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Why Are Car Payments Still So High?
Car payments have skyrocketed in recent years due to a combination of high prices and interest rates. While some relief may be on the horizon, industry experts say prices could remain elevated for some time. In May, customers paid an average of $760 per month for a car loan, according to Moody’s Analytics. Although this…
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A Cream Called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum’ Is Gaining Popularity Among American Teenagers
One of the most coveted beauty products among American teenagers right now is a creamy lotion called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum Cream’, sold for $48 by the beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. According to the company’s website, which is not Brazilian, the lotion has a pistachio scent and “helps to visibly smooth and firm the appearance…
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Copa América 2024 starts this Thursday (June 20)
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America as the host for the 2024 edition. The current champions, Argentina, will face debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will begin one…
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Summer Solstice: This Thursday Is the Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
This Thursday (June 20), everyone in the northern half of the planet will experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year north of the Equator. The Earth has a solstice every six months, in June and December. Before the summer solstice, the sun appears at a higher point in the sky at the…
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DACA Immigrants Will Be Able to Apply for H-1B Visa Under New Policy Announced by Biden
President Joe Biden announced a new immigration policy that could allow DACA beneficiaries greater access to H-1B visas and other employment visas, and eventually, the application for a green card. The DACA program was created by President Obama in 2012 to protect young undocumented immigrants brought to the United States by their parents. In 2021,…
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Copa América 2024 begins Thursday, June 20, in the USA
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America hosting the 2024 edition. The current champion Argentina will face debutant Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will start one hour before the…