10 Stunning US Beaches That Remind You of the Caribbean
When people think of crystal-clear turquoise water and soft white sand, the Caribbean most often comes to mind. But similar landscapes can be found without the need for a passport, and sometimes even without a trip to the ocean. The United States has…
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire.
Few business leaders have managed to become pop culture icons. Elon Musk has managed it. And now, he's become the world's first trillionaire, according to Reuters. In recent years, the topic of wealth inequality has become increasingly controversial, and attitudes toward the super-rich…
To register a car or get a driver's license in Tennessee, you now need to prove English proficiency and a green card or US citizenship.
A new law tightens requirements for those seeking a driver's license in Tennessee. Passing an English language test and being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are now required, Local 3 News explains. The law will go into effect on January 1st.
You can now expedite your US tourist visa interview for $750.
The US State Department has introduced a rule, effective immediately, imposing an additional fee of $750 for expedited visitor visa interviews, Envoy Global reports. Expedited appointments for B1/B2 visas (business and tourist) will now require an additional fee.…
Young prisoners: Under Trump, ICE detained more than 500 children under three, including infants
On average, 25 children under the age of three are held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers every day. This is the conclusion of an investigation conducted by MS NOW, a gender equality advocacy organization, and the independent media outlet The…
Fifty Bans in the US That Are Hard to Believe Are Real
There is a whole list of surprising things and actions that are prohibited in the USA. Reader's Digest tells about the strangest prohibitive laws. Sometimes you can come across some pretty strange laws in the USA - for example, the ban on Kinder surprise eggs, which since 1997…
Eight Services You Can Get Free If You Have a Costco Membership
Costco is one of the most popular wholesale stores. Where else can you find affordable, high-quality baked goods, super-affordable large hot dogs, and sought-after gifts—all in one place? But the chain also offers a number of free services that allow…
Which states have the longest-living retirees, and where do they die early?
One of the main benefits of retirement is the feeling that you're finally in control of your life. When your job no longer ties you to a specific location, you can choose where to live, how much to spend, and how to optimize your expenses. But there's one factor that completely…
Tularemia, a rare and dangerous disease carried by rabbits and ticks, has been detected in Colorado.
A case of a rare but potentially dangerous disease carried by rabbits and ticks has been reported in northern Colorado. Local health officials warn that the risk of human infection increases with the onset of summer, USA Today reports. On June 9, health officials reported that tularemia was…
Over the past six months, the US has accepted only white refugees from South Africa; those from other countries are not given asylum.
According to data from the US State Department's Bureau of Population Affairs, released on June 5, all 599 refugees admitted to the US last month were white South Africans, Mother Jones reports. A similar pattern is observed for all other refugees admitted throughout the year. From 1…