Politics

It’s well known that healthcare in the United States can be very expensive. For this reason, it’s important to enroll in Medicare during the Initial Enrollment Period, unless you already have other coverage of similar value. Failure to do so may result in an additional fee called a late enrollment penalty. Therefore, it’s important to … Read more

Demolition of part of the White House has already begun, making way for Donald Trump’s ambitious plan. The President of the United States will build a $200 million White House ballroom. A gigantic ballroom measuring nearly 8,400 square meters is planned for the East Wing of the presidential residence. The budget is partially covered by … Read more

One of the most complex administrative processes is trying to apply to become a U.S. citizen. The amount of paperwork and requirements involved can seem almost endless, but there is a tool that can help. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides the free Naturalization Eligibility Tool. It’s a questionnaire that serves as a … Read more

To regularize their personal status in a foreign country, citizens must comply with the regulations of the country they arrive in. In this case, the United States recently passed a law updating the fees required to apply for asylum or work permits. Specifically, to apply for a work permit through an asylum application and an … Read more

Australia has banned children under 16 from accessing TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. It’s a complex decision that not everyone agrees with, and many believe the decision won’t help much. The law will go into effect on December 10 of this year. The ban includes fines of up to US$32.5 million for companies if … Read more

The economic situation around the world is going through difficult times. The cost of living, rent, and food are rising. Therefore, economic stimulus, even if small, is of great help. The goal now is to try to cushion the financial effects of the tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. This would be similar to … Read more

Follow the Trump administration’s moves. The US president stated in an interview with CNBC that TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, will invest $300 billion to build the world’s largest chip plant in Arizona. The Taiwanese giant has revolutionized chip manufacturing and redefined how modern technology works. TSMC announced it was expanding its investment in the … Read more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCIS are introducing a key change that will positively benefit thousands of immigrant workers. This modification is based on the automatic extension of work permits through Form I-765. As part of safeguarding national security, the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) can now be renewed for up to 540 days. … Read more

Starting in September, applying for a visa to the United States will be even more difficult than it is now. According to the State Department, this measure eliminates in many cases the automatic interview waivers that had been in place since the pandemic, including those applicable to children under 14 and adults over 79, who … Read more

The IRS will eliminate Free Direct File, a program that allows taxpayers in certain states (with simple tax situations) to file their taxes for free directly through the IRS. According to the Treasury Department, more than 30 million people were eligible to use it in 2025, and nearly 300,000 taxpayers used it during the last … Read more

One of the main concerns of today’s society is retirement. A 2025 study revealed that American adults believe they need around $1 million to retire and have a comfortable life at age 65. We often hear the phrase that young people today won’t be able to retire, but the fact is that today’s retirees already … Read more

The tariff war has put the world in a bit of a pickle. One of the countries hardest hit by the Trump administration’s tariffs has been Brazil. The US President imposed 50% tariffs on Lula da Silva’s country. The deadline to reach an agreement with the United States was August 1; if there was no … Read more

Starting this fall, millions of families will receive unexpected relief in Virginia and New York. This is a one-time payment of up to $400 that will be sent automatically, with no paperwork or applications required. Individual states are still releasing their own refunds to their residents as part of their policies to return excess funds … Read more

With the arrival of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, changes are already being made to ordinances to adapt to the major event that will host thousands of people, athletes, and workers from all walks of life. The goal is to achieve a minimum wage for hospitality workers of $30 by July 1, … Read more

Donald Trump has officially announced a new trade agreement with South Korea. The agreement establishes 15% tariffs on products from the Asian country. Howard Lutnick, secretary of commerce, said “Today we agreed to another historic trade deal. The Republic of Korea will provide $350 Billion for the United States to invest as President Trump directs, … Read more

The Trump administration has already implemented a new reform. This time, it aims to provide $1,000 to each newborn child who is a US citizen and has a valid Social Security number, with no income limits for eligibility. This is specified in what was initially called the MAGA Account, but which ultimately appears to be … Read more

For the first time, domestic workers in California will have labor protections. This comes after Governor Garvin Newton signed a law protecting workers in this sector. Housecleaners, caregivers, and gardeners will be covered by the state’s workplace safety and health law starting July 2025. This is known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health … Read more

Social Security is responsible for providing benefits to low-income people. These benefits are undergoing changes with the new adjustments being introduced by the Donald Trump administration. At the beginning of this year, benefit amounts increased by 2.5% as the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) went into effect. This adjustment is made due to inflation … Read more

Surprise for those who use fireworks. California has used drones to identify illegal fireworks and is imposing fines of up to $10,000 on owners responsible for such illegality. It all happened during the Fourth of July celebrations, when state authorities deployed drones to monitor the sky for Hollywood stars. A resident received a $100,000 fine … Read more