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Extension of Interview Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa…

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The State Department recognizes the positive impact of travel to the United States by foreign students and temporary work visa holders on the U.S. economy. and aims to facilitate non-immigrant travel and reduce visa waiting times. We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of State has decided to extend the power of consular officers to waive individual interviews for certain categories of nonimmigrant visas until December 31, 2023. Consular officers are permitted, until December 31, 2023, to continue to waive individual interviews on a case-by-case basis for certain first-time and/or renewing applicants. These visa categories are for Temporary AgriculturalRead News

The US Attorney announced the extradition of the founder of FTX…

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Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced the extradition of SAMUEL BANKMAN-FRIED , also known as “SBF”, yesterday from the Bahamas.[1] Also unsealed were the guilty pleas of CAROLINE ELLISON, former CEO of Alameda Research, and GARY WANG, co-founder and former CTO of FTX. ELLISON and WANG pleaded guilty before US District Judge Ronnie Abrams on December 19, 2022 to charges stemming from their involvement in schemes to defraud FTX clients and investorsRead News

The United States launched a million-dollar UXO project in the Solomon Islands…

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On December 21, 2022, the Department of State provided $1 million to The HALO Trust (HALO) to launch a comprehensive unexploded ordnance (UXO) project in the Solomon Islands beginning January 1, 2023. This project will address UXO priorities and improve explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) with the Ministry of National Police and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. This project is part of President Biden’s announcement at the United States-Pacific Summit, where UXO priorities were one of nine U.S. commitments to implement the Declaration on the U.S.-Pacific Partnership The United States is a Pacific nation — geographically, economically, historically and culturallyRead News

The richest man in America (December 25, 2022 …

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As of December 25, 2022, Elon Musk was the richest man in the United States, with an estimated net worth of US$146.5 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos (No. 2, $108.5 billion), Warren Buffett ( No. 3, $106.3 billion) billion); and Bill Gates (No. 4, $103.5 billion). Larry Ellison is the fifth richest person in the United States, with a whopping $101.4 billion. Steve Ballmer ranked 6th with personal assets of $78.2 billion, followed by Larry Page with $78.2 billion. Michael Bloomberg is in 8th place with a net worth of $76.8 billion. Sergey Brin ($75.0 billion) occupied the 9th position amongRead News

US flight cancellations top 2,800 as Christmas Day draws to a close

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Atlanta (CNN) — With much of the United States still reeling from a nearly week-long winter storm, flight cancellations and delays and other transportation challenges continue to mount on Christmas Day. More than 2,800 flights within, to or out of the United States had been canceled by 10 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. And late flights can still take off totaling about 6,700. Christmas Day is traditionally a light day for passenger flights. Demonstrating the sheer size and widespread effects of the storm, it was one airport in the Deep South and another out West thatRead News

The United States Imposes Sanctions on Russian Naval Entities …

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We are committed to imposing further consequences on President Putin and his reckless military power in Russia against Ukraine. After the operations carried out by the Russian Navy in the ports of Ukraine, including those that provide food and grains that are much needed in the world, today the United States is imposing sanctions on the Russian Navy. Specifically, the State Department is designating 10 Russian Navy units under Executive Order 14024. More information on each sanctioned unit can be found on this page. The United States is committed to using all appropriate measures to prevent Russian attacks on UkraineRead News

FACTSHEET: Showcasing US Leadership at the United Nations…

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United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For immediate publication December 23, 2022 FACT SHEET: Presentation of US leadership to the UN during the second year of Biden’s presidency Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) showcased U.S. multilateral leadership at the U.N., globally, and domestically throughout the year. From holding Russia accountable for its aggressive war against Ukraine, to leading global efforts to combat food insecurity, to passing a landmark UN Security Council resolution ensuring the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid through UN sanctions regimes, the U.S. MissionRead News

Time for the US to expand the Abraham Accords – Opinion

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When did Israel become a nation? At midnight on May 14, 1948, the Provisional Government of Israel announced the new State of Israel. On the same date, the United States, in the person of President Truman, recognized the provisional Jewish government as the de facto authority of the Jewish state (de jure recognition was extended on January 31, 1949). What was Israel called before it became a nation? In 1920, after the Allies conquered the Levant during World War I, this area was divided between Britain and France under the mandate system, and the British-administered area including modern Israel wasRead News

As the United States walks away, Asia cannot give up on the rules…

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General Secretary Xi reaffirms China’s close ties with Russia, saying “China is ready to work with Russia to further support each other in their respective core sovereignty interests and security.” What is the number 1 best army? Armed Forces The United States in comparison, has far less – 1.4 million – but when evaluating the overall strength of the world’s military forces, the United States comes out on top, ahead of Russia and China in second and the third, respectively. What is the best military 1? Who has the strongest military? According to Statista, the most powerful military in theRead News

Monster ice storm has killed at least 28 in the United States

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Millions of people huddled against a deep freeze to escape the winter storm that has killed at least 28 people in the United States. Key points: The storm is expected to take more lives after trapping some residents indoors, piling up snowdrifts and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses. Stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande across the Mexican border, the storm is almost unprecedented. The National Weather Service said about 60 percent of the U.S. population was under a winter weather warning or advisory, with temperatures falling sharply below normal from theRead News

3 ‘Star’ keys to victory for USA and Latvia at WJC

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The NHL Network will broadcast every game of the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick. It features extensive coverage of the United States junior national team, who will play the first of four Group B preliminary round matches against Latvia at Avenir Center in Moncton on Monday (4 p.m. ET). The United States will also play against Slovakia (December 28), Switzerland (December 29) and Finland (December 31). The playoff round starts on January 2. Veteran NCAA hockey analyst Dave Starman, who will be broadcasting alongside Stephen Nelson and Jon Rosen, will provide hisRead News

Winter storm and severe cold sweep across US: Live updates

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Key things to know about the winter storm on Saturday afternoon — and what else to expect this Christmas Eve  A deadly winter storm continues to pound parts of the Midwest and Inland Northeast with snow and sleet. If you’re joining us, here’s what you need to know: Here’s what else to expect this Christmas Eve: Less than 800,000 customers still without power across the US due to winter storm  Fewer than 800,000 customers in the United States remain without power as winter weather and cold temperatures continue. from 3:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, 755,210 customers were still out, accordingRead News

Will the January 6 report bring US publishers a second Christmas?

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The January 6 release of the House Committee’s final report has sparked a flurry of publishing activity: seven editions of the 200,000-word document from six sources, including contributions from New Yorker editor David Remnick, House intelligence chairman Adam Schiff. plus six other reporters, another committee member, a former congressman and a former speechwriter for Donald Trump. There are two reasons for this hyperactivity: the belief that the completion of the report is a significant historical event, and the belief that there is a great opportunity to do well here. The Mueller report sold 475,000 copies in multiple editions, according toRead News

Extreme cold weather is increasing the capacity of America’s homeless shelters

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[1/4] A man stands outside his tent during the cold weather in Denver, Colorado, U.S. December 22, 2022. REUTERS/Alyson McClaran Dec 23 (Reuters) – City officials and service workers across the United States were rushing to get people off the streets this week, turning places like libraries and theaters into shelters to ease the crisis. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​personal Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services opened libraries and police stations as warming stations, while shelters in communities south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, extended sleeping hours and powers in the heat. was expected to sink into the Fahrenheit youth (below -10 degrees). Celsius)Read News

Kari Lake loses bid to overturn Arizona vote results

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Judge rejects Republican Kari Lake’s challenge in her loss in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Posted on December 25, 2022 December 25, 2022 A judge in the US state of Arizona has rejected Republican candidate Kari Lake’s attempt to overturn the results of her defeat in the state’s gubernatorial election. In Saturday’s decision, Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson said the court had not found clear and convincing evidence of widespread misconduct that Lake claimed influenced the outcome of the 2022 general election. Lake said she would appeal the verdict. The 53-year-old, who lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs byRead News

Weather tracker: Cold sweeps across southern US

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Most of the United States is facing very cold conditions as cold air moves south from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast, bringing cold temperatures across the country. A low pressure area in the Great Lakes region brought snow and strong winds. Twenty centimeters (8in) of snow was recorded in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul twin city area of ​​Minnesota on Wednesday. An upsurge of cold air also affected the western regions, with a cold snap bringing a record low of 22C (40F) in just 30 minutes in Cheyenne, Wyoming. A combination of cold air and strong northerly winds resulted in theRead News

Breakingviews – Bowling Green, Kentucky is the next big city in the United States

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NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Population growth in the US state of Kentucky has lagged behind the rest of America for the past 75 years. President Joe Biden’s push to move manufacturing onshore will not only change his trajectory, but that of others like him. The new investments will spur overhauls everywhere from New York state to Ohio to Illinois, reinventing parts of the country that have held back for decades and redistributing the US workforce, but at a cost to businesses. Biden reinforced his push to turn the tide of globalization in August 2022 with two majorRead News

Chip Roy blows over $1.7 trillion bill in fiery floor speech: ‘Destruction of the United States’

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Representative Chip Roy on Friday blasted the process of forcing a quick vote on a $1.7 trillion bill that no one has read and said the Democratic rush job is destroying the country. “We’re spending money we don’t have,” the Texas Republican said Friday morning on the House floor. “Go home and sell your projects, go home and talk about all the pork you’re bringing home. But you’re destroying the United States of America, absolutely destroying this body.” Roy offered several amendments to the mammoth spending bill, none of which were allowed as Democratic leaders pushed for a vote byRead News

China angry, Taiwan cheered by new US defense act

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SHANGHAI/TAIPEI, Dec. 24 (Reuters) – China expressed anger on Saturday over a new U.S. defense authorization bill that increases military aid to Taiwan, while Taipei cheered for helping to make the island more secure. China, which considers democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, has expressed “strong dissatisfaction and strong opposition” to the US National Defense Authorization Act, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The $858 billion military spending measure, which authorizes $10 billion in security assistance and accelerated arms purchases for Taiwan, was found to contain provisions that “cause serious damage to peace and stability in the TaiwanRead News

Ukraine war: Zelensky’s visit shows that neither Ukraine nor the US wants peace, says Russia

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SEE: President Zelensky’s visit to the US in 90 seconds Russia sharply criticized Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, accusing the US of waging an indirect war against it. President Joe Biden has pledged $1.85bn (£1.45bn) in military aid to Ukraine – including an advanced missile system to help defend against Russian attacks. In a defiant speech to US lawmakers, Zelensky welcomed the help. But Russia’s ambassador to the US said these “provocative actions” would lead to an escalation with serious consequences. Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media that Moscow is “trying to appeal to common sense at all levels” butRead News

China’s foreign minister warned the US not to cross its ‘red line’.

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Wang Yi accuses the United States of “salami-slicing” and “bullying” tactics in a phone call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Published December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 The United States must end its “old routine of unilateral bullying,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call. Wang on Friday accused the United States of trying to suppress China’s development. Washington must heed Beijing’s legitimate concerns, he said, warning the United States against trying to challenge China’s red lines using “salami slicing” tactics. He referred to the practice of using a series ofRead News

Ukrainian families spend their first Christmas in the United States, settling in San Antonio with a sponsor

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The Ilin family is spending the holidays together away from a war-torn Ukraine SAN ANTONIO – From Ukraine to the United States, the Ilin family is reunited. After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Demetri Ilin reunites with his extended family, including his brother Alexander. “I’m more relaxed, because I’m with my family,” Demetri told KSAT in an interview. “I talk to my friends (in Ukraine) and they tell me they are nervous every day.” The families were reunited with the help of San Antonio man Stephen Dellwo, who is sponsoring them under the federal government’s Uniting for Ukraine program. AlexanderRead News

US asks Putin to keep ‘admitting the truth’ after ‘war’ reference

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The United States on Friday taunted Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept the truth and withdraw troops from Ukraine after he finally called the conflict a “war.” Since Putin ordered the attack in February, Russia has officially spoken of a “special military operation” and has enacted a law condemning what officials call a misleading phrase. But at a press conference on Thursday, Putin himself used the word “war” as he said he hoped to end it as soon as possible. “Since February 24, the United States and the whole world knew that Putin’s “special military operation” was an unprovoked andRead News

The US freeze leaves hundreds of thousands of people without electricity

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Dec 24 (Reuters) – An Arctic blast that engulfed much of the United States on Saturday left more than 700,000 without power, at least 16 dead in weather-related car crashes and thousands stranded by flight cancellations. Plunging temperatures were expected to bring the coldest Christmas Eve on record, and power systems across the country were strained due to growing demand for heat and damage related to -storm for transmission lines. The latest outage numbers are a sharp drop from the 1.8 million US homes and businesses that were left without power as of early Saturday morning, according to the trackingRead News

Millions in the US hunker down from the frigid, deadly monster storm

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How many become millionaires every year? Worldwide, 5.2 million people became millionaires in 2021, according to the Global Wealth Report 2022, an annual release published by Credit Suisse. Including those 5.2 million, of which 2.5 million are in the United States, the total number of millionaires globally increased to 62.5 million at the end of 2021. How many people become a millionaire in a year? This is a third of the total global number of people who became millionaires in 2020. From 2016 to 2020, it was estimated that an average of 1,700 people will become millionaires every day. ThisRead News

US winter storm: Ice blast hits 250 million Americans and Canadians

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WATCH: Wind, snow, bitter cold combine for historic storm Nearly 250 million Americans and Canadians are feeling the icy grip of a massive winter storm linked to at least 19 deaths ahead of the holiday weekend. More than 1.5 million people lost power and thousands of flights have been canceled since Thursday. The massive storm stretches more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from Texas to Quebec. A bomb cyclone, when atmospheric pressure plummets, has brought blizzards to the Great Lakes on the US-Canada border. Near whiteout conditions have been reported in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Buffalo, New York, whereRead News

US Winter Storm: Ice blast hits 250 million Americans and Canadians

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WATCH: Wind, snow, bitter cold combine for historic storm About 250 million Americans and Canadians are feeling the effects of a powerful winter storm linked to at least 19 deaths before the holiday weekend. More than 1.5 million people have lost power and thousands of flights have been canceled since Thursday. A major hurricane is more than 2,000 miles (3,200km) from Texas to Quebec. A bomb cyclone, when atmospheric pressure drops, has brought hurricane conditions to the Great Ocean on the US-Canada border. Near whiteout conditions were reported in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Buffalo, New York, where the USRead News

How America defies expectations

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GRIDLOCK IS OFTEN the norm in today’s hyper-partisan America. Even when the same party controls both Congress and the White House, as the Democrats have done for the past two years, a three-fifths majority is required before a filibuster in the Senate for the majority of laws (except some budget bills) tend to. bring things to a halt. Yet in that sense 2022 was an abnormal year: the Biden administration managed to get the legislative traffic moving, with major implications for the future. It brought a bipartisan majority to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, a $280bn effort to shoreRead News

A bitterly cold Christmas Eve is dawning across the eastern United States

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What county in Georgia gets the most snow? Rabun County had a record 14 inches of snowfall on January 7, 1988, which is the most in one day. In the last three winters, it has accumulated 28.8 inches of snow. The snowiest winter month came in December 2017, when 12.6 inches hit the ground. Where does it snow in the country of Georgia? For a real winter adventure, Javakheti â NEAR THE Georgian Arctic â is covered in thick snow. The lakes freeze, adding to the majesty of the landscape. Further afield, Mestia and Svaneti are beautiful in winter andRead News

Factbox: About 1 million without power in the United States since winter…

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Dec 24 (Reuters) – About a million homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to PowerOutage.us. U.S. utilities worked to restore power after the storms cleared their territories, but some were still dealing with high winds. The highest number of outages was in New England in the Northeast, with 264,699 customers without power in Maine, followed by New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts. Nearly half of the 50 US states had more than 10,000 customers outages due to the storms. Over theRead News