Features of American real estate, and why there are no fences

I often receive questions about American housing. You all probably watch films where they show houses that are not surrounded by fences, which greatly surprises our compatriots. How so? This is true? - subscribers write to me. Yes, Hollywood often goes too far and exaggerates some...

Personal experience: 5 things that startled me in Los Angeles

Several years ago in May, after a sleepless night, saying goodbye to rainy Moscow, I flew into another life. Los Angeles is a city of clear azure skies, where the sun shines 329 days a year! Oh, miracle! Of course, the weather factor greatly influenced my decision...

How to look for work in the USA to find it: personal experience and tips

Sergei Timshin, author of the magazine “Over the Hill,” spoke about how to find a job in America. The article will be most useful to those who studied in the USA, as well as to students. However, people without an American education and a work visa will also learn a lot of useful things. Further -…

From April 1, USCIS will raise prices for immigration services: what will become more expensive and by how much

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will significantly increase fees for various immigration services starting April 1, 2024, Boundless reports. The change represents the first major price adjustment since 2016. It is aimed at solving the agency's operational and financial problems.…

Fake fines and car scams: how scammers can use your car to get money

Parking lots can be unsafe places. Beyond an unattended shopping cart in your blind spot, there are more nasty risks. How to protect yourself in the parking lot, according to Yahoo. To be safe in the car, you should always pay attention to the fact that…

'Never say goodbye': thanks to new technology, you can communicate with your loved ones even after their death

Digital clones of the people we love could forever change how we deal with loss. Technologies have emerged that allow us to “speak” to our deceased relatives, reports TechnologyReview. Charlotte Gee's parents don't know that she talked to them last night. At first...

18 US colleges where you can study for free and even get a scholarship

If you want to go to college but don't want to pay for it, there are schools where you can go for free. In lieu of tuition, you are encouraged to work on campus or enlist in the service after graduation, USNews reports.…

Amazon is having a big spring sale: up to 50% off

Amazon has announced a big Prime Day-style spring sale, CNN reports. The mega-retailer has announced a major new money-saving event - the Amazon Big Spring Sale. The sale will begin on March 20th. How to avoid becoming a victim of scammers on...

How immigrants affect the US economy

Last year's surge in immigration helps explain the remarkable resilience of the U.S. economy. If immigration processes continue, this will continue to allow the labor market to flourish, Axios reports. Immigration issues are the subject of fierce political debate, but rising immigration is a key part of the surge in supply...

The upcoming solar eclipse in April has galvanized flat-Earth advocates

The total solar eclipse on April 8 is an incredible spectacle that will unfold above the heads of tens of millions of Americans. An upcoming surreal event has reignited talk of the “flat Earth” theory, USAToday reports. Experts say this is another example of how easily anti-science theories can spread...

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