Two states eliminate taxation of pensions
It's a bit of a shock to many that tax authorities often end up including a portion of Social Security benefits as taxable income. Since the new year, pension taxes have been abolished in two states, and older people there can breathe freely, Yahoo reports.…
Floods, tornadoes, snowfalls: winter storm hits US this week
A winter storm is expected on January 8th. It will bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to the central US and threatens flash flooding, heavy rain and possible tornadoes in the Southeast, CNN reports. An exceptionally powerful storm brings almost every imaginable winter...
New York and Chicago are sending busloads of illegal immigrants back to Texas
Local authorities in suburban areas of New York and Chicago are fighting to prevent arriving migrant buses from unloading undocumented immigrants in those communities, FoxNews reports. Texas Governor Greg Abbott last year ordered migrants to be sent to more northern regions of the US...
The court released documents in the Epstein sex crimes case: the names of Clinton and Prince Andrew surfaced
On January 3, hundreds of pages of documents were made public in the lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein, accused of trafficking in sexual services and relationships with underage girls. More evidence and big names are expected in the coming weeks, CNN reports. Jeffrey Epstein, a famous financier, as well as...
Another state has removed Trump's name from the ballot in the 2024 presidential election.
On December 28, the Maine Secretary of State said that the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, is not eligible to be on the ballot under the 14th Amendment. And this is the second state to make such a decision. The Hill writes about this. Secretary of State...
Hundreds of medications will become more expensive in the US
Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise U.S. prices on more than 500 drugs in early January. Reuters reported in more detail. Without taking into account the different dosages and formulas, next month prices will rise by more than...
A city in Florida has taken the title of best place to celebrate New Year's Eve from New York.
The exodus of New Yorkers to Florida has knocked New York City away from being the best city to celebrate New Year's, according to a new study. Now this place is occupied by a metropolis in Florida. Fox News writes about this. The city of Orlando has supplanted New York as the first place in the country in...
Bizarre 'cave house' for sale in California for $599
If you've always dreamed of living in a grotto or being closer to nature, a “cave house” was recently put up for sale in Indio, California, for $599. SF Gate reported in more detail. The home at 000 Starlight Lane features man-made rock formations adorning…
California is losing people, but Florida is gaining: where Americans moved from and to in 2023
Working from home and the desire for more affordable living have led to significant changes in migration patterns in the United States. In 2023, some states significantly increased their population, while others lost people, FoxNews reports. According to the US Census Bureau,...
The United States is hit by a severe winter storm: it’s almost impossible to go anywhere for the holidays
A powerful Christmas winter storm that has already brought heavy snow and freezing rain to the central U.S. is expected to continue to impact travel further, CBS reports. “The combination of falling snow or snow on the ground with strong winds will result in a blizzard...