Charity in the US beats records: how and where do Americans donate money
According to a Giving USA report released June 12, giving reached a record high in 2017, with Americans giving more than $400 billion to charities for the first time. Last year, Americans spent $410,02 billion on philanthropic causes, which...
New Yorkers can get US citizenship for free
Low-income New Yorkers who qualify for naturalization can obtain US citizenship free of charge through the Naturalize NY program. It was launched in 2016 by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. This program is a unique public-private project sponsored by Robin Hood, New York…
8 billionaires who attended public schools
Many believe that an exclusive education in private schools and prestigious colleges lays the foundation for success and good income in the future. This is often true, but there are several examples that show that even after graduating from a regular public school, you can achieve success in life ...
USCIS has determined who will be given additional 15 thousands of H-2B work visas
Effective May 31, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting applications for an H-2B work visa for an additional 15 visas for the second half of fiscal 2018. During the first five working days, the number of applications received by the Service exceeded the limit ...
American cities where the cost of living grows the fastest
Rent, food, and other day-to-day expenses make living in large US cities quite expensive. Moreover, the cost of living is constantly rising, but in some cities it is rising faster than in others. GO Banking Rates analyzed the cost of living at 50…
Economists forecast a new crisis in the US in 2020
The economic performance in the United States is at a very high level. Unemployment hit an 18-year low, hitting 3,8% in May. By the end of the year, wages in the country are expected to grow by an average of 3%. In addition, according to forecasts, the American economy in 2018 will ...
4 benefits for people who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid at the same time
A number of US residents are eligible to receive two health insurance policies at the same time - Medicare and Medicaid. The opportunity to obtain double insurance gives them a number of advantages. 1. Dual health coverage, such as Fidelis Dual Advantage, allows you to receive health care services within...
In the US, looking for more humane ways of the death penalty: what options are possible
After a series of cases where attempts to execute a criminal by lethal injection ended in failure, the humanity of this method has been called into question. But are there even “humane” ways to kill a person? The BBC publication was looking for an answer to this question. In 1982, for the first time in the USA...
20 America's Top Cities for Summer Vacation
Every year, more than half of Americans plan to go somewhere on summer vacation for at least a few days. Travel and Leisure has compiled a list of 20 cities that seasoned tourists recommend visiting during the warmer months. 20. Baltimore Tourists love the local pizza, beer ...
Millions of users around the world were left without Twitter
The official microblogging application Twitter has stopped working on gadgets using the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. The social network turned out to be inaccessible to millions of users around the world, Izvestia writes. Twitter announced the end of support for its applications on Windows 10 and Windows Phone ...