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Bahamas Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on 51 years of independence. Over the past five decades, The Bahamas has been a steadfast partner and friend of the United States. Millions of Americans visit The Bahamas every year to enjoy …
Lahaina fire sheds light on plight of state’s fastest growing ethnic group
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Pursuing the American dream is not easy, especially if you’re an immigrant. In HNN’s series “Immigration in Hawaii,” we look at how the Lahaina wildfire shed light on an invisible but fast growing immigrant community. Dania L. was 5 years old when her parents moved them to Lahaina 20 years ago. “We …
Florida ranks third among states with most self-reliant populations – NBC 6 South Florida
Florida has been ranked as the number 3 most independent state in the nation, as a measure of the self-reliance of its population, according to a new study. WalletHub, a financial services company, wanted to find out what states had the most self-reliant population, based on five sources of dependency—consumer finances, the government, the labor market, …
What states send a 500 monthly payment?
In July, many U.S. residents will have the opportunity to receive new stimulus checks. These monthly payments, which can amount to $500, are contingent on households meeting specific state-level qualifications. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered a severe financial crisis, many low-income families faced rising inflation and limited healthcare access. The federal …
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Voters in five states will decide referendums on abortion rights this year, with potentially more to come. Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and South Dakota will hold referendums on enshrining protection for abortion rights. The U.S. Supreme Court removed the nationwide right to abortion with a 2022 ruling, which sparked a national push to have voters …