Protests in Cuba: Residents of Florida took to the streets in solidarity with the demonstrators

July 21, 2021

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in the largest protests against Cuba’s communist government in decades. The demonstrations took place against the backdrop of one of the worst economic crises the country has faced and the fight against the growing number of COVID-19 cases. Cuba is still suffering from the effects of the US trade embargo imposed decades ago and the more targeted sanctions imposed by the…

Read More >>

The new ICE policy recommends not to detain pregnant women

July 21, 2021

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has introduced a new policy that women who are known to be pregnant or breastfeeding should not be detained, arrested or detained unless their release is prohibited, according to recently published guidelines. In a notice ICE sent to members of Congress on Friday, Acting Director Tay Johnson said the changes » reflect our commitment to treat all people with respect and dignity, while respecting the…

Read More >>

A city in Ukraine has regained the name New York

July 21, 2021

Ukraine has its own New York again-after parliament voted this week to return the name to a small town in the east, near the conflict zone with pro-Russian separatists. A huge banner with the inscription «New York» hangs over the entrance to the city hall, and in the bakery of the same name they sell coffee and croissants, » AP writes. Originally called New York, the city

Read More >>

The new CDC guide for travelers | Where are Americans not recommended to go?

July 21, 2021

As more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 becomes easier to contain, health authorities are issuing new recommendations for travelers. For example, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its international travel guide to give specific advice to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. In particular, in the new guidelines, 33 countries, including Iceland, Israel and Singapore, were moved to the lowest risk category. According to the CDC,…

Read More >>

Top 5 | The best places to retire in the United States

July 21, 2021

Are you going to retire and are looking for the perfect place to enjoy your retirement? U.S. News analyzed data on 150 major US metropolitan areas to assess how well they meet the retirement needs and expectations of Americans. The main criteria included the level of happiness of local residents, housing affordability, taxes and the quality of medical care. Sarasota, Florida Warm temperatures all year round, famous beaches, thriving art…

Read More >>

Devastating floods in Western Europe: at least 47 dead

July 21, 2021

As a result of severe flooding in Western Europe, at least 47 people were killed, more were missing, and many were trapped on the roofs of houses. On Wednesday, storms brought torrential rain, due to which rivers overflowed their banks and flooded towns and villages in Germany, Belgium and other parts of the region. The German authorities have declared an emergency situation, as at least 42 people were killed and…

Read More >>

A girl from Utah was charged with a hate crime for defacing a sign in support of the police

July 21, 2021

A Utah teenager has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly trampling and crumpling a sign in support of police, The Washington Post reports. Garfield County Sheriff’s Deputy Kree Carter said in a statement that he saw the teenager take the sign and step on it while stopping at a gas station. Back the Blue is a slogan demonstrating solidarity with the country’s law enforcement agencies. It is also…

Read More >>

A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a robber who broke into a house and threatened his mother

July 21, 2021

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an armed man who broke into his family’s home in Louisiana and threatened his mother. According to news agencies, the incident occurred on June 30 near Clinton. According to East Felician Parish Sheriff Jeffrey Travis, 32-year-old Brad LeBlanc, was armed with a gun when he attacked the woman, whose name was not disclosed, at her home. LeBlanc drove the woman inside, and…

Read More >>

Among those arrested in connection with the assassination of the President of Haiti are two Americans

July 21, 2021

Two alleged Haitian Americans — one of whom is allegedly a former bodyguard of the Canadian embassy in Port-au-Prince — have been arrested in connection with the assassination of the Haitian president, a senior Haitian official said on Thursday. Matthias Pierre, Haiti’s elections minister, told the Associated Press that James Solages was among six people arrested in the 36 hours since the murder of brutal President Jovenel Moiz by armed…

Read More >>