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Opinion: Opinion | A New Bill By 35 American Lawmakers Could Upend Indian Techies' Careers
A group of Republicans wants to break the traditional F-1-to-H-1B-to-green-card path. The biggest casualty will be Indian students.
Africa May Split Into Two Lands Faster Than Expected: Research
The Turkana Rift, spanning 500 kilometers across Kenya and Ethiopia, is the site where two tectonic plates are drifting apart.
"Watch Gaza On YouTube": Netanyahu's Taunt As Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla
Activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces stormed their vessels overnight, smashing engines and detaining some of those onboard while they were sailing in international waters near Greece.
Lost In Vietnam's Mountains, Teen Hiker Survives Nearly 2 Days On Choco Pies
Nguyen Tuan Anh, a student of Dai Nam University, had joined a group of 10 people for the trek on April 19.
'Won't Rule Out Further Job Cuts': Meta CEO Says Higher Capex Behind Layoffs
Meta intends to lay off about 10 per cent of its workforce on May 20, with additional cuts planned for the second half of the year.
Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman, Says OpenAI Shifted From Public Mission To Profit
The trial began with jury selection on April 27, in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, and is expected to last around four weeks.
"He Is Proof Of God On Earth": Mojtaba Khamenei's Aide Amid Health Concerns
Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi said that despite his injuries, Iranian officials were now focused on preserving the Supreme Leader's life.
New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
Trump Suggests Forced Cognitive Tests For Anyone Running For President, Veep
The comments come after Maryland Democrat representative Jamie Raskin called on the White House physician to conduct a cognitive test of Trump.
Iran President Wants To Sack Foreign Minister Amid US Talks? What Report Said
Sources said Araghchi has been acting on the IRGC chief's directive, without keeping Pezeshkian in the loop.
AI Video Goes Viral On X Amid Lawsuit Over Allegations Against JPMorgan Exec
Lorna Hajdini has firmly denied allegations made against her in a high-profile lawsuit filed this week by a former JPMorgan colleague.
Trump Gives Go-ahead To Major New Canada-US Oil Pipeline
Environmentalists hope to stop the Keystone XL project over worries that the pipeline could break and spill.
Who Is Viswas Raghavan, Citi's $52 Million Hire Days After JPMorgan Exit
Viswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup in February 2024 as Head of Banking shortly after leaving JPMorgan.
Wreckage Of US Ship, Lost During World War 1, Found Off England Coast
The Tampa sank in 1918 after a German submarine attack killed all 131 aboard. It was largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War 1.
Unemployed Andhra Man, 26, Kills Self In US. Debt-Ridden Father Awaits Body
Iraganaboyina Chandu, a native of Kurnool district, had recently completed his Master's degree from DePaul University in Chicago.
Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities
Mojtaba Khamenei's remarks come as Iran's economy is reeling and its oil industry is being squeezed by a US Navy blockade halting its tankers.
US Man Started LA Wildfire As He Was Angry For Not Having Date For New Year's
The Palisades Fire that broke out on Jan. 7 had killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in one of the wealthiest parts of Los Angeles.
Donald Trump Says Iran Blockade Incredible' as Oil Prices Keep Rising
Oil prices across parts of the US are also rising sharply, with the national average at fresh highs and retail gasoline in California soaring above $6 a gallon.
Trump's Mineral Reserve Plans To Buy Rare Earths From China
The project aims to build an immediate buffer against critical mineral supply shocks while using future purchases to send a stronger demand signal to US and friendly-nation producers.
