Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries. 11/21/2024 - 2:48 am | View Link
H-1B Revamp Languishes in Biden’s Unfinished Immigration Agenda The Biden administration has only until the start of the new year to wrap up rulemaking on high-skill employment visas and put more staff behind a steep backlog of work permits, among other items ... 11/20/2024 - 9:30 pm | View Link
Amazon, Infosys, Google: These major IT firms in US cut H-1B Visa sponsorships in 2024; How does it affect Indians? Historically, the majority of H-1B visa holders are from India, and this year's data highlights a decline in sponsorships across nearly all major firms. 11/20/2024 - 4:19 pm | View Link
Expect Trump to roll back habitually 'defrauded' immigration program, expert says President-elect Donald Trump could quickly seek to tackle an immigration program that some have argued has long been subject to abuse and fraud, according to one expert. 11/20/2024 - 4:30 am | View Link
20 Years Ago, Congress Passed An Immigration Bill Raising H-1B Visas In 2004, Congress raised the H-1B limit by exempting 20,000 students a year who earned a master’s degree or higher from a U.S. university. 11/20/2024 - 12:14 am | View Link
Walking Pneumonia Is Spreading, Too: Tips to Tell Which Sickness or Allergy You Have CNETWalking pneumonia is booming − and targeting the young and the poor USA TODAY‘Walking pneumonia’ surges in NJ NJ Spotlight NewsBallad: COVID & flu numbers down, walking pneumonia cases increasing WJHL-TV News Channel 11Doctors see a rise in walking pneumonia cases among Kansas City kids WDAF FOX4 Kansas City
The United Nations climate conference, now in its final days in Baku, has exacerbated longstanding tensions between countries on the path to decarbonize the global economy. The role of fossil fuels, the financial obligations of wealthier countries, and geopolitical tensions have all contributed to a well-founded fear that this year’s talks—known as COP29—could collapse.
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Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia.' Here's what to know ABC NewsViruses spreading across Austin before holiday season FOX 7 AustinCook Children's ER treating high volume of patients, many non-emergency illnesses NBC DFWNorth Texas hospital treats hundreds of children with respiratory illnesses CBS NewsRSV, pneumonia cases are surging among kids in Fort Worth, leaving ERs at capacity Fort Worth Star-Telegram
First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow The New York TimesFirst close-up image of a star outside Milky Way shows supergiant in ‘cocoon’ The GuardianAstronomers take the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy ESO.orgScientists obtain image of a star on the precipice of disaster Reuters.comStar imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video) Space.com
Health officials announce highly contagious bird flu detected in Whatcom County flock Bellingham HeraldWhy the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic CBS NewsOpinion | 3 bird flu developments to track as human cases increase The Washington PostCDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024 CDCAvian Flu impacts turkey prices as consumer demand for Thanksgiving staple is low KSHB 41 Kansas City News