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America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren’t the visa abusers

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America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren't the visa abusers

Green Card crackdown on major IT giants including Microsoft shakes Silicon Valley. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa strongly reacted to the Donald Trump administration’s suspension PERM program for eight IT giants, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capegemini and said that these companies are not the visa abusers. The visa abusers are … Read more

Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women’s history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

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Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women's history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

Meryl Streep has made a seven-figure gift to the National Women’s History Museum as the institution prepares to expand how women’s stories are taught and shared across the United States. The donation will support digital projects designed to take historical material beyond a traditional museum setting, including resources that can be used in classrooms and … Read more

A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County’s history

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A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County's history

A South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations. The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation. The Nature … Read more

How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

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How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

Homes are often more than just four walls and a roof. They hold memories and tales of the lives lived inside them and are privy to some of the highest and lowest moments of them. One such home is a $25000 beach cottage in Cape Cod that has seen and withstood some of the best … Read more

An olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history; turtle eggs to be monitored for up to 60 days

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An olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history; turtle eggs to be monitored for up to 60 days

A rare olive ridley sea turtle has laid eggs on a Southern California beach for the first time in recorded history. (Photo: NOAA) An olive ridley sea turtle has laid eggs on a beach in Southern California for the first time in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The rare … Read more

A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million; the 0.8-acre estate has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 6-car garage and decades of Florida history

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A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million; the 0.8-acre estate has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 6-car garage and decades of Florida history

111 Vi​a Del Lago, Palm Beach, FL 33480Photo credit: Realtor.com A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million, offering a rare mix of historic architecture, oversized land and decades of Florida society lore. The 0.8-acre estate at 111 Via Del Lago has eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a six-car garage and … Read more

‘Married brother to bring him into USA’: DHS probing Ilhan Omar’s family immigration history

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'Married brother to bring him into USA': DHS probing Ilhan Omar's family immigration history

DHS secretary Mullin says investigation into Ilhan Omar’s immigration history is ongoing over allegation she married her brother to help him enter the US. US Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin has revealed new details about an ongoing investigation into Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s immigration history, saying federal authorities are examining allegations that she married her … Read more

Will history repeat? Grindr watched closely during RNC midterm convention in Dallas

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History appears to be repeating itself as digital traffic monitors and participants closely watch Grindr usage during the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) inaugural midterm conference in Dallas, Texas. Grindr activity draws attention at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas as past RNC usage spikes resurface online. (Photographer: Emma Rose Milligan/Bloomberg) Interest in Grindr usage during … Read more

Why is Lonnie Bunch retiring? Smithsonian chief steps down amid Trump scrutiny over museum’s history

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Lonnie Bunch III, the head of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his retirement. His exit comes at a time when the Trump administration has been putting heavy pressure on the museum organization, and also as several White House staffers are reportedly planning to leave their jobs. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III has announced his retirement. … Read more

Game on, history off: White House unveils MAGA arcade

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Game on, history off: White House unveils MAGA arcade

A White House website featuring arcade games is photographed on a computer screen (Picture credit: AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: America has spent 250 years arguing about how it was built. The White House has now settled the matter in the most authoritative medium available to the United States: a video game.The Trump administration on … Read more