The U.S. government has announced a major policy shift that will restrict certain tax benefits for many immigrants, especially those who rely on refundable tax credits. Treasury officials say the move is meant to tighten eligibility rules and ensure that only U.S. citizens and certain qualified residents can receive what they describe as “federally funded public benefits.” What the New Policy Does Several major refundable tax credits — including the Earned Income Tax Credit,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has triggered national debate after claiming that COVID-19 vaccines contributed to the deaths of 10 American children. The document, authored by Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA’s vaccine division, asserts that the fatalities were caused by myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle that has been identified as a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines. According to the memo, the chi

A devastating wave of monsoon-fuelled flooding and landslides has swept across Southeast Asia leaving tragedy in its wake, with at least 500 people dead and many more missing or displaced as of late November 2025. What happened Since mid-November, a combination of unusually heavy monsoon rains and tropical storms has battered large swaths of the region, triggering catastrophic floods and landslides. Key epicenters include: Sumatra, Indonesia — the worst-hit area. According t

Why the IRS might owe you a refund even if you forgot If during a given tax year more money was withheld from your paycheck (or paid in estimated tax) than you owed in actual taxes or if you qualified for refundable credits — the IRS owes you a refund. Sometimes people don’t realize they are owed a refund because they never filed a return (especially if their income was low, or they believed filing wasn’t required). According to the IRS, many Americans each year have “unclaim

The surge of migrants reportedly accelerated after a far-right presidential candidate in Chile, José Antonio Kast, threatened mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected. That led many undocumented migrants — mostly Venezuelans — to leave Chile and attempt to enter Peru. Some crossings have turned chaotic: media reports show long queues of families, including children and elderly people, waiting near border posts between Chile and Peru. In response, Peru’s interim

What Trump just said and why it matters now In the wake of a deadly attack near the White House in which a 29-year-old Afghan national allegedly shot two members of the National Guard, killing one and wounding another —Trump declared he would “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.” In that post, he also promised to end “all federal benefits and subsidies” to non-citizens, deport immigrants deemed “not a net asset,” and “denaturalize migrants who undermi

From January 2026, new penalties for drivers are being introduced to increase road safety and deter dangerous behavior. Key changes include: Stricter penalty , points for offenses like speeding, mobile phone use (even just touching your phone), or not wearing a seatbelt will lead to faster license suspension. Higher fines Fines for common violations such as distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt offenses are increasing. Repeat offenders who repeatedly break the rules wil

Trump said he may “substantially” cut and potentially “completely” eliminate the federal income tax in the coming years. He argued this could be possible because revenues from tariffs (taxes on imports) have increased significantly under his administration, and that those tariff revenues could replace much of the money the government currently collects from income taxes. Why he says this is possible The idea rests on using fast-growing tariff revenue instead of income taxes t

In a pivotal gathering aimed at confronting the escalating climate crisis, world leaders met this week for an international climate summit where discussions centered on cutting global emissions, strengthening protections against extreme weather, and securing financial commitments for vulnerable nations. Officials from more than 190 countries attended the high-level conference, which builds on the goals of the Paris Agreement and recent UN climate negotiations. Throughout the

Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, left a trail of destruction across Jamaica, with four major hospitals suffering significant damage as the powerful hurricane swept through the island. The affected hospitals—Kingston Public Hospital, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Mandeville Regional Hospital, and St. Ann’s Bay Hospital—are among the country’s largest medical facilities and serve thousands of residents. According to the Ministry of Health, the hurricane’