H1-B Controversy: University of Michigan sparks backlash over hiring software developer at $75,000 salary; ‘No American is qualified’
University of Michigan H-1B recruitment raises concerns that ‘no Americans are qualified’ Concerns over foreign recruitment at U.S. public universities have resurfaced after new visa-related job postings at the University of Michigan sparked…
Trump’s top Army general suddenly retires? Report links exit to Hegseth’s Pentagon shakeup
Gen. Chris Donahue, Commander U.S. Army The company’s operations in Europe and Africa are expected to be decommissioned, ABC News said, citing a U.S. official familiar with the matter. His retirement could be announced publicly as early as…
Indonesian proverb: “You can’t see the elephant in front of you, only the ants on the other side of the ocean” – why we notice the shortcomings of others more than our own
What is the explanation for US visa delays? Reddit user’s post about H-1B, student visa ‘abuse’ sparks debate in India
As dissatisfaction grows in the U.S. visa Delays, Denials and Administrative Processing, Reddit The post sparked discussion claiming the tighter scrutiny is the result of years of alleged abuse of the U.S. visa program. The post sparked widespread…
French mother rescued in Pakistan: French mother and five children rescued from home in Pakistan after being abused by husband for ten years
Sylvie Yasmina, 54, was rescued earlier this week from a mud-brick house in the small town of Bara, near the border with Afghanistan A French woman and her five children were rescued by Pakistani police after she claimed she had been held captive by her…
Northern California hits 5.6 magnitude earthquake: Which areas are affected? Everything is breaking down, power outages
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits northern Mendocino County california Communities across the region were shaken Wednesday morning, triggering earthquake warnings and causing minor damage, power outages and multiple aftershocks. The earthquake was reported…
Trump prioritizes ‘Save America Act’, bipartisan housing bill not yet signed
Donald Trump says he won’t take action until Congress passes ‘Save America Act’ President Donald Trump on Wednesday canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill aimed at accelerating the construction of affordable housing, saying…
Social Security Alert: Paper checks are about to disappear, here’s what retirees and families must prepare for
Over the years, retirees have received social Security Pay by mailing a paper check. In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) was directed to transition beneficiaries to electronic payments. SSA plans to complete the transition for all…
Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to blackmail him through extramarital affair
Gates made the remarks during closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee on June 10. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told U.S. lawmakers that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared to be considering blackmailing him over an…
Gold prices fell near two-week lows today as the dollar strengthened; Fed rate hike bets weighed on markets
Gold prices continued to fall on Wednesday and remained near two-week lows. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,067.72 an ounce, having hit an intraday low of $4,050.60. U.S. gold futures also fell. Futures fell 1.6% to $4,083.60 an ounce. Gold is currently…