The US government implemented a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, impacting skilled workers, predominantly from India. India criticized the fee, citing humanitarian concerns for families and potential disruptions. The US clarified the fee doesn't apply to renewals or current visas. Despite this, some US...
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from concealing their faces during official duties. This follows recent immigration raids in Los Angeles where masked agents made mass arrests, sparking protests. The ban aims to increase transparency and public trust, though...
Mark Ruffalo, a prominent Marvel actor and Disney figure, voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air. Ruffalo linked Disney's stock drop to the cancellation and warned against further action, stating it could damage the company's image. Other celebrities, including Wanda Sykes...
Luigi Mangione's lawyers filed a motion to block the death penalty in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that Attorney General Pam Bondi violated Mangione's due process rights by publicly calling for his execution. The filing also challenges the death penalty's constitutionality, citing its arbitrary application. ...
Hurricane Helene, the deadliest to hit the US mainland since Katrina, ravaged homes in the Appalachian Mountains last September. John Saunby salvaged lumber from the debris, using it to build his dream home in Asheville, NC. He's incorporating unique materials like Black Locust bark and Wormy Chestnut, aided...
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16 update for its Galaxy devices, starting with the S25 series and Z Fold/Flip 7. One UI 8, based on Android 16, includes new features like an expanded Now Bar, improved camera controls, and AI-powered Portrait Studio. The rollout will continue through...
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is out for Sunday's game against the Giants due to a shoulder injury. Worthy, listed as questionable earlier, won't travel with the team despite showing progress in practice. Fellow receiver Jalen Royals' status remains uncertain, potentially making his NFL debut. The...
Demon Slayer continues its box office dominance, projected to earn $16 million this weekend, despite a significant drop from its record-breaking opening. Jordan Peele's Him, with a projected $15 million weekend gross, is its closest competitor. However, Sony's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Margot Robbie underperformed, earning...
Right-wing protests in the Netherlands devolved into violent clashes between demonstrators and police on Saturday, just weeks before the general election. Rioters threw objects, burned a police car, and attacked the office of the centrist D66 party. Police dispersed the crowd using tear gas and a water cannon. ...
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sonny Curtis, renowned for writing "I Fought the Law" and the theme song to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," passed away at 88. His wife confirmed his death after a sudden illness. Curtis, a childhood friend of Buddy Holly, penned hundreds of...
