Spain has already entered its third heat wave of the year. There was already one in June, and a heat wave in the first half of July lasted ten days and killed more than 700 people. That heat wave eventually moved us. Temperatures in Spain are again above 40 degrees. There are places where it […]
‘US must be independent from Taiwan’s chip industry’
According to the US Department of Commerce, the US should remain independent of the Taiwanese chip industry. Minister Gina Raimondo believes it is important that the Act to Create Helpful Incentives for Manufacturing Semiconductors (CIPS) be implemented as quickly as possible. According to the ministry, the US is still dependent on the Taiwanese chip industry. […]
Five travel tips for a budget-friendly trip to the United States
Travel doesn’t always have to be a drain on your wallet – from free museum nights to discounted city passes – USA has rounded up five top travel tips to help you get the most value out of your vacation budget. Now that the US has also lifted entry restrictions, it’s a great time to […]
Wizz Air banned from flying cargo to US
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) refuses to authorize Wizz Air for cargo flights to and from the United States. The US says it has concerns about security oversight at the company. “As part of its review of foreign airline applications for exemptions and/or permits, the Department requests a safety recommendation from the Federal […]
A strong dollar hits American companies abroad hard
Listen to the audio version of this article below 15 15 Car manufacturer Tesla was in the spotlight this week as it sold a large portion of its investment in Bitcoin. However, for many US companies that operate internationally, the Bitcoin decline is not a big problem. A stronger dollar is more worrisome, said Joost […]
Oil prices were steady after a sharp decline due to weak US demand
Brent crude futures were up 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $104.03 a barrel by 0041 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $96.35 a barrel. WTI has fallen over the past two sessions after data showed U.S. gasoline demand fell nearly 8% from a year ago, amid the height of the […]
The first black woman was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the United States
Washington: A black woman has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the United States for the first time. Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as US Supreme Court Justice. Brown Jackson was sworn in at the Washington Courthouse. Brown Jackson, 51, is the 116th chief justice, but only the sixth woman and third black […]
US mortgage demand falls to 22-year low
Theme Month: Vacancy, Change, Renewal Alderman Wesel Brunes on behalf of the Municipality of Jönköping and Eldjo Baumann on behalf of Slagthuisstraat Ontwickling CV have signed the preliminary agreement for the development. July 18, 2022 at 3:11 pm | Reading time is 2 minutes Theme Month: Vacancy, Change, Renewal BPD is building 290 houses where […]
China is no longer the biggest foreign lender to the US: Why did the country sell $100 billion in US debt in the last six months?
Since 2010, China has held a total of $1 trillion in US Treasuries. But in the past six months, the world’s second-largest economy has sold $100 billion worth of U.S. debt. This makes China the largest foreign creditor of the United States. Where are these sales coming from? In May, China held $980.8 billion US […]
Coast to coast, the American heat wave threatens to tighten its grip
About 100 million Americans living from New York City to Las Vegas will see dangerous heat indices above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) and be blanketed by heat warnings and advisories throughout the day, the National Weather Service said. NWS). He advised people to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activities and stay hydrated with plenty of […]