Category: Events

In the United States, the catastrophic impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. Homeowners face a particularly dire situation as insurance companies cancel contracts or make policies unaffordable. Last week, hailstones the size of melons pelted Texas. Such massive ice chunks falling from the sky have become a regular occurrence in the state. This year alone, dozens of storms have swept through Texas, 16 of which caused damages exceeding one billion dollars—an unprecedented number…

In a surprising move, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump garnered a million followers on TikTok just hours after joining the short-form video social media platform he once sought to ban over national security concerns. Trump’s decision to join TikTok is aimed at connecting with younger voters as he embarks on his third bid for the White House. He faces a tough battle against the incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden ahead of the November 5 presidential…

In May, food stamps from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be deposited starting this Tuesday, the 28th, and will continue through June 1st. While many have already received this aid, some households will get their deposits in the coming days. SNAP is a social assistance program for low-income individuals or families, providing help to cover their food needs at retail stores, farmers’ markets, and more. States are responsible for distributing these resources to…

Severe weather conditions have led to widespread power outages, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers across at least nine states in the United States this Sunday afternoon. According to PowerOutage.US, almost 500,000 users are currently without power. Kentucky is experiencing the most significant impact, with over 200,000 residents left in the dark. Missouri follows with more than 76,000 customers without electricity, and Arkansas reports over 75,000 affected users. The states experiencing power outages include: Texas…

WirtschaftsWoche: Immanuel, it’s been five years since you moved to the USA with just two suitcases. How did it happen? Immanuel Klaiber: During my studies at the Technical University of Munich, I did an internship at BMW in the USA. When I returned and was about to finish my master’s degree, I was offered a position with my old team there. It was a complete surprise, but I was open to the possibility. Then I…