All posts tagged: USA

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Launced in the USA

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Launced in the USA

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[ad_1] The Moto G Stylus 5G has made a remarkable entrance into the smartphone market, offering a unique blend of productivity-enhancing features and creative tools. This device is not merely a phone but a versatile instrument that caters to the needs of professionals, artists, and everyday users alike. The built-in stylus, a hallmark feature of the Moto G Stylus 5G, has undergone significant improvements, boasting a larger contact area and reduced latency. These enhancements translate to a more fluid and intuitive writing and drawing experience, making it an ideal choice for those who frequently take notes, sketch ideas, or engage in creative projects on their mobile devices. The Moto G Stylus 5G takes mobile entertainment to new heights with its stunning 6.7″ pOLED display. Boasting Full HD+ resolution and a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, this device dynamically adjusts its display to optimize the viewing experience across various scenarios, from streaming high-quality videos to scrolling through social media feeds. The visual brilliance is complemented by an immersive audio experience, courtesy of the device’s stereo speakers and …

US Senate passes bill improving air safety, customer service

US Senate passes bill improving air safety, customer service

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[ad_1] washington —  The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, would boost the number of air traffic controllers, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are delayed or canceled. The bill passed the Senate 88-4. The legislation now goes to the House, which is out of session until next week. The Senate is considering a one-week extension that would give the House time to pass the bill while ensuring the FAA isn’t forced to furlough around 3,600 FAA employees. The bill stalled for several days this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from the heavily trafficked Reagan Washington National Airport. Other senators have tried to add unrelated provisions, as well, seeing it …

Scandal in the pageant world: Why did Miss USA and Miss Teen USA both quit?

Scandal in the pageant world: Why did Miss USA and Miss Teen USA both quit?

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[ad_1] The world of pageants is seemingly never without controversy, but this week’s news that both the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns for unclear reasons has caused wider speculation about the state of the Miss USA Organization. On May 6, Noelia Voigt announced that she was resigning as Miss USA, saying she had to do what was best for her mental health. Only two days later, UmaSofia Srivastava, the current Miss Teen USA, wrote on Instagram that she would also resign from the role, saying that her “personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” Both winners are Latina women: Voigt is of Venezuelan heritage while Srivastava is of both Mexican and Indian ancestry. Their cryptic Instagram statements and lack of any clear context for their sudden resignations have granted a peek behind the scenes of their parent organization amid mounting public scrutiny on pageants as a whole. So why are people theorizing that Voigt’s Instagram statement spelled out “I AM SILENCED” with the first letters of the first 11 sentences? …

Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz Named Miss USA 2023 After Noelia Voigt’s Resignation

Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz Named Miss USA 2023 After Noelia Voigt’s Resignation

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[ad_1] Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz has been named Miss USA 2023 following Noelia Voigt’s resignation earlier this week. “I fully support and respect Noelia’s decision to step down, and I stand in solidarity with mental health awareness,” Gankiewicz, 28, said in a statement shared to the Miss USA website on Thursday. “I accept the crown knowing that I have been uplifted by my supporters, family, friends, and the people of Hawaii throughout this journey. I accept this title on their behalf.” On her own Instagram page, Gankiewicz shared a longer message about her decision to accept the crown and her support for Voigt, who announced on Monday that she would be stepping down from her post in order to prioritize her mental health.  “Please know that my decision to accept the Miss USA crown was not one that was made lightly,” wrote Gankiewicz, who will be crowned on Wednesday, May 15. “I stand with Noelia and admire her strength to step down and prioritize her mental health. Noelia, it was the honor of a lifetime to share the stage with …

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart

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[ad_1] Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, left, and Miss USA, Noelia Voigt pictured at a New York Fashion Week event in February. They both announced their resignations this week. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited hide caption toggle caption Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, left, and Miss USA, Noelia Voigt pictured at a New York Fashion Week event in February. They both announced their resignations this week. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited The 2023 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns within days of each other this week, leaving their parent organization without its two biggest titleholders — and under mounting scrutiny. Their departures are the latest in a string of recent controversies at the Miss USA and Miss Universe organizations and have prompted a slew of state titleholders to publicly pressure the pageant for more transparency. Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced her resignation in an Instagram post on Monday, citing “the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health.” The …

FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse

FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse

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[ad_1] FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that. FTX said in a court filing late Tuesday that it owes about $11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates that it has between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion to distribute to them. The filing said that after paying claims in full, the plan provides for supplemental interest payments to creditors, to the extent that funds still remain. The interest rate for most creditors is 9%. That may be a diminished consolation for investors who were trading cryptocurrency on the exchange when it collapsed. When FTX sought bankruptcy protection in November 2022, bitcoin was going for $16,080. But crypto prices have soared as the economy recovered while the assets at FTX were sorted out over the past two years. A single bitcoin on Tuesday was selling for close to $62,675. That comes out to a 290% loss, a bit less than that if …

US urges other countries to repatriate citizens held in Syria

US urges other countries to repatriate citizens held in Syria

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[ad_1] The United States is urging other countries to follow its lead in repatriating their citizens from detention centers and displaced persons camps where former followers and supporters of Islamic State have been held since the collapse of the IS “caliphate” in 2019. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. had repatriated 11 U.S. citizens from northeast Syria, including five minors. “This is the largest single repatriation of U.S. citizens from northeast Syria to date,” Blinken said in a statement. U.S. officials say nearly 50 U.S. citizens have repatriated from Syria in recent years, but it’s not clear how many Americans are being held in northeast Syria. “As a part of this operation, the United States also facilitated the repatriation of six Canadian citizens, four Dutch citizens and one Finnish citizen, among them eight children,” Blinken said. Since the military defeat of the Islamic State terror group in 2019, thousands of foreign fighters and their families have been detained in camps and prisons in areas under the control of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic …

Miss Teen USA resigns just days after Miss USA

Miss Teen USA resigns just days after Miss USA

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[ad_1] Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava has resigned days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt relinquished her crown. In an Instagram post, Srivastava wrote that she was giving up her title just two days after Voight resigned for similar reasons. The pair released nearly identical announcements on Instagram, with Srivastava writing that she feels her “personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” “After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,” she wrote. “I am grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title.” She added, “I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing …

US House rejects effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

US House rejects effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

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[ad_1] washington —  Hard-line Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stunned colleagues Wednesday by calling for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Lawmakers quickly rejected it. Greene pressed ahead with her long-shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels tired of the political chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor and read a long list of what she called transgressions that Johnson had committed as speaker. Colleagues booed in protest. It was the second time in a matter of months that Republicans have tried to oust their own speaker, an unheard-of level of party turmoil with a move rarely seen in U.S. history. Greene of Georgia criticized Johnson’s leadership as “pathetic, weak and unacceptable.” Republican lawmakers filtered toward Johnson, giving him pats on the back and grasping his shoulder to assure him of their support. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise quickly moved to table the effort — essentially stopping it from going forward. The motion to table was swiftly approved. The Georgia Republican had vowed she …

UmaSofia Srivastava Resigns as Miss Teen USA 2 Days After Miss USA Noelia Voigt Relinquishes Title

UmaSofia Srivastava Resigns as Miss Teen USA 2 Days After Miss USA Noelia Voigt Relinquishes Title

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[ad_1] Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava has announced that she will be relinquishing her crown, just two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced that she would also be stepping down from her post. Srivastava shared her decision in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, writing, “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” The 17-year-old, who represented New Jersey in the national pageant, shared that she was honored to take top honors in the competition as a first-generation Mexican-Indian American, writing that she plans to continue advocating for education and acceptance and spreading the message of her multi-lingual children’s book, The White Jaguar. “This work has always been my TRUE purpose,” she wrote in part. “At the end of the day, I am so lucky to have had the privilege of this experience, but if this is just a chapter, I know that the story of my life will truly be incredible.” “Most importantly, thank you to those …