Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans to move on from ACA subsidies have been upended by a rare revolt from the moderate wing of the party. Four Republicans have signed onto a Democratic discharge petition, guaranteeing that the House will vote on extending the ACA subsidies in January. The move comes as Republican leaders face growing pressure … Read more
The new rules for H-1B visa applications have been met with mixed reactions from various groups. A $100,000 fee for new petitions has been imposed, which will affect both foreign nationals and American workers. The rule change also tilts the lottery in favor of high-paid applicants. International students and early-stage startups face reduced chances under … Read more
Many people aim to save more, but it can be challenging. A recent survey found that 44% of respondents made saving more one of their New Year’s financial goals. While saving is crucial for achieving financial stability and success, some find it difficult due to lack of motivation or limited funds. Source: https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/personal-finance/save-more-money-in-2026-heres-how
The US President is being questioned about his connection to the deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/for-trump-the-epstein-files-wont-go-away-cd3e0167
A 44-year-old woman, Jill, found herself unexpectedly drawn to Conrad Fisher from the TV show “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. Despite only dating women for a decade, she couldn’t help but notice Conrad’s charming on-screen presence. As she watched the series with her then-9-year-old daughter, who was obsessed with the blonde Fisher brothers, Jill began … Read more
Gemini 3 Flash, a new high-frequency workflow tool for Gemini CLI, has been made available. With a verified score of 78% for agentic coding, it outperforms previous models like Gemini 2.5 and Gemini 3 Pro. The new model is designed to be highly efficient, achieving quality vs cost balance while maintaining speed. It is now … Read more
British Jews are experiencing their largest change in 60 years due to conflict in the Middle East. The past two years have seen a significant increase in antisemitism, hate crimes, and attacks on Jewish communities, making many feel insecure and disconnected from each other. Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, … Read more
A group of four defecting Republicans joined Democrats to force a floor vote next month on a temporary extension of tax credits for millions of Americans. The subsidies, which have sparked debate since the government shutdown, will expire on December 31 if no solution is found. While most Republican representatives from Texas oppose extending the … Read more
Growing up, Neil deGrasse Tyson didn’t have an easy path to success. However, his parents’ support gave him a crucial edge. With no limits on ambition, they encouraged him to pursue science. Today, the 67-year-old astrophysicist is world-renowned for his work at New York City’s Hayden Planetarium and has written popular books like “Merlin’s Tour … Read more
A new rule under Donald Trump’s US presidency will make Indian tech companies like Tata and Infosys pay a hefty fee for each H-1B visa, potentially affecting thousands of workers from these countries. The proposed fee is set at $10,000 per visa, with an additional $90,000 fine if the employer doesn’t follow rules. The new … Read more