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Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary Julio Verdeguer said he disagreed with the move. The US will suspend imports of cattle, horses and bison that have lived across the tropical border due to the spread of screw worms in Mexico’s New World, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on May 11.In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins said the decision was made following detection of screwworms on remote farms, from Oaxaca and Veracruz, about 700 miles from the US border.”Conservation of our animals and the security of our country’s food supply are the most important national security issues,” she said. “This is not…
If you are a retired homeowner, it could be good that your property is far more valuable than you paid for it, and that fairness could be a lifeline. In 1995, the typical home cost $114,600. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median selling price today is around $400,000. Home Equity’s Line of Credit (HELOC) is one way to take some of its value and turn it into cash. But is HELOC the right solution during retirement? Let’s take a look at some scenarios. Scenario 1: I’m worried about the economy Recent headlines have given retirees plenty of…
Since February, Igloo has reported 78 incidents, resulting in 26 incidents that result in fingertip amputations, fractures or lacerations, the CPSC said.Texas-based Igloo Products Corp. is pulling another 130,000 people from the market to expand its rolling cooler recalls and pose a safety risk to users, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a May 8th statement.On February 13th, more than 1 million igloo rolling coolers were recalled in the US. Additionally, 95,900 coolers have been recalled in Canada and Mexico, bringing the overall total to 1,285,900.Recall of Igloo 90 QT. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers said, “It pinches…
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press With the Biden administration’s ban on so-called “junk rates” coming into effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it will begin displaying all ticket prices as soon as consumers begin shopping. Ticketmaster was the long subject of complaints about its hidden fees and was one of those targeted by the new rules announced by the Federal Trade Commission in December. The rules require ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms, etc. to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other fees in advance. Ticketmaster said Monday that he praised the FTC’s actions. “Ticketmaster has long advocated that all-in pricing will become…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Miami man was arrested over the weekend, and detectives say he learned he was abusing his 6-year-old son-in-law in an unusual and violent way. Zachary Perez, 42, has been charged with aggravated child abuse that caused major physical harm following an investigation into the treatment of his son-in-law, according to a report by NBC 6 South Florida. Man killed by masked robbers at Lake Placid Motel in a set up involving five people: Sheriff Detectives at the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they learned that Perez repeatedly punched the boy in his face. The six-year-old was…
US ambassador Pete Hextra said he hopes that tariff transactions between his country and Canada will be achieved soon, but suggested that some tariffs could remain in place after that.In an interview with Global News, which aired on May 11, Hoekstra pointed to the trade deal his country reached with the UK last week.Hoekstra said that US tariffs in Canada will “be “not sure” that US tariffs in Canada will be “fully removed” after asking whether achieving certain benchmarks or meeting certain criteria would lead to such outcomes.Canada is under three different sets of US tariffs. The first set will…
Kissimmee City Commissioners will move forward next summer with a road project that they hope to change downtown fabrics. The Connect-Kissimmee-Plan, approved on April 6, narrows almost two miles of downtown’s main road between John Young Parkway and Vine Street from four lanes to two miles. The $16.3 million project aims to make downtown pedestrian-friendly by expanding sidewalks and reducing vehicle traffic. The commissioner fought over the idea of a “road diet” for years. This reduces lanes and slows down speeds to improve safety, slow down speeds, and improve mobility for everyone, as business owners were concerned about the economic…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers have yet to pass the budget, and the July 1 deadline is fast approaching. Leadership in both homes is pushing back negotiations. Lawmakers are already working overtime and have originally extended the 2025 session until June 6th. But now, Florida homes and Senate leaders don’t have an end date to pass the state’s budget.House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) has issued a statement to members of the House that the Senate president is back to his words. We apologize for the delay in this update, but things have changed dramatically since we were together last…
The governor of Baja California and her husband did not say why.The governor of Mexican border states in Baja, California, said on May 11 that both her and her husband’s US visas had withdrawn.Carlos Torres, husband of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila-Both are in the dominant Morena Party.-On Facebook, he wrote that a US consul official told him his US non-immigrant visa had been revoked.”My conscience is calm and I am confident that the situation will be resolved in a favorable way,” he said in the post, “I have contacted an international immigration law expert who is evaluating…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Florida Highway Patrol Troopers have more powers in immigration cases. FHP troopers are sworn as Special Deputy Deputy US Former to grant broader authority when special agents and even FWC officers illegally involve people in the country. Republicans announce sudden cuts to Medicaid in part of Trump tax bill The governor said this would allow Florida law enforcement officials to run business without the help of federal agencies and arrest illegal immigrants. “Early this week, we had over 100 FHP troopers sworn as special Deputy US ex-s. The head of FHP…