President Trump has shifted his stance on the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow’s conduct is aimless and that Kyiv could win back all lost territory. This change comes after he earlier suggested parts of Ukraine would have to be ceded for a peace deal. Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-says-ukraine-can-take-back-all-lost-territory-6d8e7be7
The US government has introduced a new order that will significantly impact the tech industry. The H-1B visa fees have been increased by 50% to $100,000, primarily aimed at discouraging big tech companies like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft from hiring foreign workers using this visa program. This move is expected to hit Indian IT professionals … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will air on ABC again starting Tuesday, after being pulled indefinitely due to controversy surrounding his comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and Sinclair, which own and operate many ABC affiliates, plan to replace Kimmel’s show with news programming that night. Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/kimmels-late-night-show-will-return-to-air-tuesday-7450ea40
Pfizer’s stock price rose by 0.37% after the company made a major multibillion-dollar deal in its fight against obesity. This move shows that Pfizer is still committed to addressing weight loss, offering investors an affordable entry point into the pharmaceutical industry. After losing ground with its homegrown obesity pill, Pfizer seemed to be falling behind … Read more
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by claiming a link between taking Tylenol and autism, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting this claim. Doctors in the US are set to be advised not to prescribe Tylenol to pregnant women due to concerns over its safety. Trump’s comments have been met with criticism from … Read more
The Trump administration has announced a significant increase in the annual fee for H-1B visa applications, which allows companies to hire foreign workers with specialized skills. The new fee of $100,000 will be paid by companies sponsoring visas, and its purpose is to encourage American workers. The H-1B program was introduced in 1990 to address … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television, nearly a week after Disney-owned ABC took his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air due to pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration over comments he made about right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s killer. The killing of Kirk, who had a “leftist ideology,” was not … Read more
The US government is close to finalizing a deal with the Chinese company ByteDance to transfer control of TikTok to American ownership. The agreement, which was passed by Congress last year, aims to address concerns over user data privacy and national security. However, some cybersecurity experts have expressed concerns that the deal could lead to … Read more
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could determine whether President Donald Trump acted lawfully by firing board members who led independent federal agencies. The court will decide if it should overturn a 1935 precedent, Humphrey’s Executor v. US, which allows Congress to protect these agencies from the White House. Trump has … Read more
Argentina is facing an economic crisis, with its currency, peso, under pressure. The US government has intervened, promising to support the country financially if needed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US stands ready to stabilize the economy and has options to do so. This move comes after a series of losses for Argentina’s libertarian … Read more