Josh Rivera
El Paso Times
Washington, DC, United States
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Airport lines too long? Here's what you get with TSA PreCheck and how much it costs
Air travel can be exhausting, and while TSA PreCheck may not guarantee an on-time flight, it could save travelers from time in line. → Read More
Hold off on that flight to the Caribbean: CDC raises travel alert level for Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis
The CDC raised both Saint Kitts and Nevis and Belize a level 4, which signifies "very high'' COVID levels and means tourists should avoid travel. → Read More
Sorry, Jeff Bezos. You're still not an astronaut, according to the FAA.
The FAA set new rules concerning the Commercial Space Astronaut Wings Program as Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos flew to space last week. → Read More
Taking a cruise from Florida? Appeals court blocks order lifting CDC COVID-19 rules on ships
A federal appeals court panel sided with the CDC in its legal battle with Florida over COVID-19 guidelines for cruise lines. → Read More
US borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed through July 21, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security announced the borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed through July "to reduce the spread" of COVID-19. → Read More
Burger King takes aim at Chick-fil-A with plans to donate to LGBTQ group for every chicken sandwich sold
After renewed calls to boycott Chick-fil-A, Burger King took it as an opportunity to show its solidarity with the LGBTQ community. → Read More
Corn tortilla prices are increasing in Mexico. Here's what Americans can expect.
Tortillas and corn chips are about to get pricier. Here's why your favorite staples and snacks aren't going to be bargain-basement deals this summer. → Read More
Vaccinated Americans might be able to add Europe to their summer travel plans
Having the US administer "European Medicines Agency-approved vaccines" gave the president of the European Commission reason to project summer travel. → Read More
American Airlines flight diverted after 'disturbing and unacceptable' passenger fight over racial slur
An American Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was diverted to Phoenix after an in-flight passenger altercation. Two women were later arrested. → Read More
United Airlines is investigating Ted Cruz's flight information 'leak'
United Airlines is investigating who leaked data revealing when Sen. Ted Cruz originally planned to return to Texas from Mexico. → Read More
Disney's limited experience: California Adventure Park to reopen in March for outdoor dining
Disney California Adventure Park is set for a limited reopening mid-March for a "limited-time ticketed experience" of outdoor dining. → Read More
Joe Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions lifted by Donald Trump, impose South Africa ban
The restrictions apply to non-U.S. citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the U.K., and much of Europe. South Africa is also expected to be added. → Read More
White House website holds a secret message for developers: Come and join us
Only a day into President Joe Biden's administration and there's already an "Easter egg" in the HTML code of the newly updated White House website. → Read More
WhatsApp alternatives: Some users switching to Signal and Telegram amid WhatsApp privacy update, Parler ban
WhatsApp is delaying its privacy policy update citing "a lot of misinformation," as some opt for alternatives like Signal and Telegram. → Read More
Stimulus check Q&A: What happens if payments go from $600 to $2,000?
If the government does sign a boost into law the Treasury said the payments "that have been issued will be topped up as quickly as possible." → Read More
You could receive your $600 stimulus check as soon as tonight, Treasury says
Americans who have direct deposit set up through the Internal Revenue Service could be receiving their stimulus check as early as Tuesday night. → Read More
Facebook employees won't be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday that they won't be required to get vaccinated to return to the office once it begins reopening its offices. → Read More
Investing apps make it easy for beginners. Here's how I started.
Behind complicated terms and a slew of numbers lies an opportunity for retirement funds or another stream of income. Is it time to become investor? → Read More
Dish Network customers lose Nexstar's local TV stations in 115 markets over failed negotiations
On Wednesday night, Nexstar's local television stations went dark on Dish Network after the two companies failed to reach a new agreement. → Read More
Please return that burger box once you're done: Burger King is testing reusable containers
The fast food chain is launching a pilot program to reduce its environmental impact across the globe by testing reusable packaging. → Read More