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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean performed a duet of Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer" to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
Sector OverviewThe US stock market is showcasing a tapestry of contrasting trends today. Tech giants like Oracle faced a noteworthy dip, sliding down 2.41%, whereas Microsoft managed a modest climb of 0.14%. The semiconductor realm is relatively stagnant, with Nvidia barely moving at -0.01%.The consumer cyclical sector is buoyed by an impressive performance from Tesla, which surged by 3.33%, offsetting the downturn from Amazon, up only 0.13%. Meanwhile, the financial sector showed mixed signals, with gains from JPMorgan Chase (up 0.96%) contrasting with stagnant movements of Visa (-0.09%).Market Mood and TrendsThe market sentiment feels cautiously optimistic yet polarized. The eagerness around auto manufacturers like Tesla portrays a more positive inclination among investors despite tech's hiccups, evidenced by Oracle's downturn. Communication services seem tepid as Google slid by 0.86%, pointing towards careful repositioning or profit-taking endeavors.Strategic RecommendationsInvestors should consider enhancing their exposure to sectors demonstrating resilience such as consumer cyclical, especially focusing on electric vehicles and home improvement retailers despite Home Depot's mild dip (-0.40%).Monitor the technology sector's unfolding dynamics before increasing exposure; current dips might represent buying opportunities, offering a potential rebound upon stability restoration. The financial sector's diverse performance suggests careful calibration, keeping an eye on potential rebounds or defensive stocks as safe harbors.For continued market insights and a deeper analysis into stock trends, feel free to explore InvestingLive.com for comprehensive stories and real-time updates. This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.
Podcaster and comedian Theo Von urged and apparently succeeded in getting the Department of Homeland Security to take down a viral video clip of him saying, “Heard you got deported, dude, bye!” Von, 45, whose “This Past Weekend” podcast is influential within the “manosphere” and popular with young men, shared the DHS video to his more than 1.6 million X followers on Tuesday. The bizarre video includes what appears to be footage of immigration authorities making an arrest, portions of President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations this week, erroneous deportation statistics and the face-to-camera clip of Von.Von slammed DHS’s use of his snippet on X, writing: “Yooo DHS i didnt approve to be used in this.”“I know you know my address so send a check,” Von added. “And please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos,” he said. “When it comes to immigration my thoughts and heart are a lot more nuanced than this video allows. Bye!”US & WorldUnited NationsSep 23Trump criticizes U.N. for failing to end wars and address immigration concernsTrump AdministrationSep 22What to know about Trump's H-1B visa shake-upCaliforniaSep 20California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operationsDHS did not immediately return a request for comment. Shortly after an original form of this story was published, DHS took down the video.Von’s rebuke of DHS was seen as a surprise given his friendly history with leading figures in the Trump administration, including the president.Trump appeared on Von’s podcast during the height of the presidential campaign in August 2024, which Trump said was at the encouragement of his youngest son, Barron.In May, the White House brought Von on the president’s first official foreign trip to speak at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, prior to Trump addressing the troops. And in June, Vice President JD Vance appeared on Von’s podcast for nearly an hour and a half.Although immigration is one of a handful credited for Trump’s election, support for the president’s handling of the issue has declined in recent months. The Trump administration has also been criticized for sharing similar bizarre videos, including one generated by AI showing an outlandish vision of Gaza that featured a shirtless Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sunbathing. On Monday, the Department of Homeland security posted a video on X showing immigration raids dubbed with the Pokémon television series’ theme song “Gotta Catch ‘Em All.”The Pokémon Company International said in a statement they were aware of the “video posted by the Department of Homeland Security that includes imagery and language associated with our brand.”“Our company was not involved in the creation or distribution of this content, and permission was not granted for the use of our intellectual property,” the company said. When asked if they be taking legal action regarding the video, the company said: “We don’t have anything to share at this time.”Sarah Dean and Austin Mullen contributed.
The film is easily Paul Thomas Anderson’s biggest budgeted, largest scaled film yet.
Aerospacelab has closed an extended Series B funding round, raising €94 million euros ($110 million) to advance its "ambitious industrial roadmap" to scale up production of off-the-shelf satellite constellations. The funding is roughly divided between €56 million euros from private investors and €38 million euros from a European financial institution. The cash haul should accelerate production at Aerospacelab's Belgium Megafactory, which the company says will produce up to 500 satellites per year. It will also speed research and development focused on taking control of components and processes to minimize third party contracting. Don't Miss:They Sold Their Last Real Estate Company for Nearly $1B — Now They're Building the Future of U.S. Industrial GrowthIf there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it?Ground was broken on the factory in May 2024 and expects production to begin in 2026, before reaching full capacity in 2027. "This Series B is more than just capital ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Cobbled Kigali climb proves critical as Italy sweeps bronze
The singer recently revealed that he's finishing work on his untitled third solo album, which he's feeling "really really good" about.
After Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air last week following a week-long suspension, experts have weighed in with their projections for how many people tuned in for the episode
Other countries and major health organizations have been quick to denounce the Trump administration's attempts to blame autism on acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
The moment caught on camera didn't show the truth, new sources have said.
KION began airing local news in 1969 and has been a CBS affiliate since it first signed on. The station’s shutdown leaves the Monterey Bay area with just one TV station, KSBW, dedicated to local news.
From trucks and RVs to boats, Chevy's 8.1L Vortec powered heavy-duty machines with massive torque. Here's what defined GM's final big block engine.
The excitement at Kenyon-Wanamingo events is unmatched, but what happens if you are unable to attend? With the Knights Activities Network, people can still tune into the action wherever they are.
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled a full upgrade of Mantle (MNT)'s capacities across Bybit following its earlier announcement of the Mantle x Bybit Roadmap. This marks the completion of the...
Omega and Omega.The next big update for Monster Hunter Wilds, Title Update 3, will launch next week, on the 29th September.We've known about the contents of this patch for a while now, but Capcom provided a more in-depth look during its latest online program.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Tuesday, Kimmel said he never intended to make light of the tragedy and understood that his remarks to some...
Netflix has revealed all of the movies and TV shows hitting its streaming service in Canada in October 2025. Highlights include Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (based on the Ubisoft Montreal video games), Who Killed The Montreal Expos? documentary, The Witcher 4 (Season 4, with Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill) and Nobody Wants This (Season 2). Read on for the full list. Coming soon [...]
By Nolan D. McCaskillWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat who has sometimes bucked his party's leadership, said he is...
After a two-year gap between brand new models, Apple Watch Ultra 3 has arrived. I’ve been using the Ultra 3 for almost a week, and it feels safe to say Apple’s high-end Watch model has reclaimed the ‘Ultra’ name once again. more...
The findings of a new scientific study show that pollution in the air may be harming youngsters' eyesight.
There are lots of good reasons not to eat meat or dairy products. It might be for your health or for the sake of the environment. Or you might have moral concerns about consuming animals.
The cryptocurrency sector has its fair share of odd tokens, from meme coins to lesser-known crypto brands tied to blockchains created for a specific, bespoke purpose. XRP falls into the latter category, but some recent regulatory developments have caught the attention of crypto investors. Some...
President Trump's trade war appears to be doing reputational damage to the US auto sector overseas.In its Chinese Automotive Brands Impact study, research firm Escalent found several trends in European car buyers' decision-making. The study found that 47% of buyers would consider a vehicle from...
The United States and China continue to jostle for influence over Pacific island countries, having deployed naval vessels for humanitarian missions in recent days.The U.S. Navy sent USS John L. Canley, a ship serving as an "expeditionary sea base," to Palau for the Pacific Partnership mission,...
More than halfway through the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump has upended the status quo in Washington, D.C., and opinion polling reveals a sharply divided American public. According to the latest Gallup survey data, Trump now has a 40% job approval rating — well below his...
A mom was worried when her 4-year-old told her she felt "sad" at bedtime. She told Newsweek that nothing prepared her for the reason why her daughter was so upset, though.It is important for parents to foster an environment where children feel comfortable expressing feelings, big and small. In...
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) raised the state and local tax (SALT) cap deduction to $40,000 from the previous $10,000, as previously reported by GOBankingRates. For homeowners in states with high property taxes, this could raise their allowable deductions past the...
Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) gained 7.55% over the past five trading sessions after gaining 2.54% the five prior. So far this year, the stock is up more than 143%, and since its October 2022 IPO, PLTR has surged an eye-catching 1,890%. In September, it was reported that the...
Deep isolation has yet to set in, but Israel’s leadership appears to be bracing for the long haul.
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things—including a crucial event that happened while she was still growing inside her own mother's womb. It depends on the quality of the egg cells that were already forming inside her fetal ovaries. The DNA-containing chromosomes in those cells must be cut, spliced and sorted perfectly. In males, the same process produces sperm in the testes but occurs only after puberty.
Humans have been making metal alloys for thousands of years, and most of us can conjure a rough mental image of the process—it involves red-hot molten metals being mixed, poured, and shaped in a sweltering workshop or factory. This approach still works perfectly well for the traditional metals we see every day, like steel. But advanced metals with special chemical and mechanical properties, ones that scientists are investigating to use in energy technologies like long-lasting batteries and extreme-temperature engines for aerospace vehicles, need a more refined approach.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A small aircraft has crashed in Brazil, killing four people including the distinguished Chinese architect and urbanist Yu Kongjian, Brazil’s vice president said on Wednesday.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The crash of a small plane in southwestern Brazil killed four people including Chinese landscape architect and urban planner Yu Kongjian, Brazilian authorities said Wednesday.
The director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says three people have been shot at a Dallas ICE facility and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed the shooting during an interview...
By Tom Balmforth and Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged world powers to help stop Russia's war...
A small aircraft has crashed in Brazil, killing four people including the distinguished Chinese architect and urbanist Yu Kongjian, Brazil’s vice president...
As an education researcher who has studied the economic returns of higher education, I know that college degrees remain cost-effective investments for most students.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel offered no apologies in his return to late-night television and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said he was not trying to joke about the killi...
Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, has hit parts of the Western Pacific and southern China. It left at least 27 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines. The typhoon moved west across China after hitting Hailing Island in...
Sagittarius B2 is the Milky Way galaxy's most massive and active star forming cloud, producing half of the stars created in the galactic center region despite having only 10 percent of the area's star-making material.
For 24 hours a day, seven days a week since November 2000, NASA and its international partners have sustained a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit, including at least one American—a streak that will soon reach 25 years.
Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved to be relatively more massive than would be expected based on corresponding body size.
The United States military under the Donald Trump administration has sunk three Venezuelan boats that were allegedly ferrying drugs. American officials branded the people on the boats "narcoterrorists."
Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in the UK. Studies show that yields of many major crops, such as wheat, are severely reduced by their feeding.
The Yale labs of Craig Roy and Jun Liu have harnessed the power of cryo-EM to solve a 30-year mystery of how the Legionella bacteria works. The findings represent the next steps in the search for new therapeutic drugs to tackle the severe form of pneumonia.
Girls who are dissatisfied with their bodies receive lower grades in physical education in sixth grade, while pupils with strong confidence in their physical abilities perform better. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Climate change is a major economic threat. With a new model, economist Andrea Titton shows how climate disasters can disrupt supply chains, how climate tipping points may cost trillions each year, and how international fairness is also at stake. But, he says, being better prepared now will actually prove cheaper than taking the gamble of hitting a climate tipping point. On Thursday, 2 October, Titton will defend his Ph.D. thesis at the University of Amsterdam.
The Missouri winner of half the record $1.78 billion Powerball jackpot is calling his windfall the "best problem" he's ever faced. The anonymous man, a self-described "homebody," claimed his prize—a one-time payment of about $410.3 million—at the Missouri Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City. Despite the life-changing...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social media use for children, promising to weigh action at the European level in coming months. “Many member states believe the time has come for a ‘digital majority age’ for access to social media,” the European Commission head told [...]The post EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media appeared first on Digital Journal.
Amazon plans to shut all its grocery stores in Britain, after the shops without checkout registers failed to compete with online delivery demand. The US tech giant on Tuesday said the decision would impact all 19 Amazon Fresh stores, less than five years after opening. Amazon Fresh stores allow customers to choose groceries and simply [...]The post Amazon to shut checkout-free UK grocery shops appeared first on Digital Journal.
UK police said Wednesday a man in his 40s had been arrested after a cyberattack disrupted major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London’s Heathrow. Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said the suspect had been released on conditional bail after officers detained him late Tuesday in West Sussex, southeast England, on suspicion of offences under [...]The post UK police arrest man after European airports cyberattack appeared first on Digital Journal.
Guam is facing a serious labor shortage unlike anything we have seen in recent memory.
Awais Chudhary, 25, pleaded guilty in June to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham.
FS1 host Colin Cowherd says the Los Angeles Chargers are firmly in control of the AFC West
The Tucson Sugar Skulls promoted Rayshaun Kizer, who served as the team's defensive coordinator the past two seasons. to head coach.
Wildfires like this aren’t normal. Stop trying to normalize them. “Bring a pair of pants and a sweater to Clear Lake — it’s unseasonably cool because of the wildfires.” That was just one of those mete...
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued vaccine guidelines for flu and COVID-19, as they say federal guidance has been hard to navigate.
Bleacher Report gave their assessment of the Magic's makeover
The Indiana Fever backcourt of Kelsey Mitchell and Odyssey Sims combined for 51 points in a 16-point win over the [...]
The Streator girls volleyball team shook off a tough start to eventually post a 25-23, 25-19 Illinois Central Eight Conference triumph over Lisle on Tuesday at Pops Dale Gymnasium in Streator.
After Gabe Jacas had a quiet outing in Week 4, the Illini need their defensive star to prove why he is one of the nation's top pass rushers
Terri Osborne, Killeen Independent School District’s deputy superintendent of learning services, provided an overview of a state-mandated strategy aimed at improving historically underperforming middle schools within the district at the regular school board meeting Tuesday night.
At the Maracanã, Fluminense drew 1 x 1 with Lanús (aggregate 1 x 2) on Tuesday (23rd), bidding farewell to the 2025 Conmebol Sudamericana in the quarter-finals.Highlights coming soon🇦🇷⚽ Deu ...
Carson-Newman University held a dedication ceremony Friday, opening a new chapter for its Child Development Lab.
For a player who idolizes a retired legend, the biggest hypothetical they could ever dream of is sharing the court with them again. Sophie Cunningham recently spoke about the woman she considers her GOAT, Diana Taurasi, and reflected on what it would feel like if she decided to lace up her boots once more. To [...]The post “What if She Came Out of Retirement”: Sophie Cunningham Discusses Learning From ‘GOAT’ Diana Taurasi appeared first on The SportsRush.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will reopen its Ginza store in Tokyo on Friday, marking a homecoming to the brand's original international retail location across from Louis Vuitton in the city's luxury shopping district.Apple shares slipped 0.64% on Tuesday and edged lower in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.Apple Ginza Returns To Historic CornerThe new Apple Ginza is located in the rebuilt Sayegusa Building, the same site that first housed the company's flagship Japan store in 2003.That store became Apple's first retail location outside the U.S. and quickly set a new standard for experiential shopping with a massive Genius Bar, a 27-foot theater and even an internet café.In 2022, Apple temporarily moved to another Ginza location while the Sayegusa Building was demolished and reconstructed. With the grand reopening this week, the temporary store has now closed.See Also: Apple Inc. Emphasizes Design Commitment Amidst High-Profile ExitsWhat The New Store OffersThe redesigned store spans four floors and ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Above the game field at Almont High School hangs a declaration on the press box: “Tradition starts here.”
Manitoba Hydro is planning to cut power to 177 homes in and around Carroll on Sunday as it repairs poles damaged earlier this year. The outage is planned for between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will a...
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar sounded the alarm Monday on the Justice Department’s request for Nevada voter information.
NEW YORK — As Aaron Boone spoke to reporters on Tuesday afternoon, he insisted that he and his Yankees were taking a “business as usual” approach to the day.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said after a meeting with China’s premier that he sees major opportunities for the countries to expand energy and agricultural trade, and expects to eventually sit down with President Xi Jinping.
Alyssa Thomas nodded her head repeatedly as she walked back to the Phoenix Mercury bench after evening Phoenix’s WNBA semifinal series with the Minnesota Lynx. Thomas appeared calm, as if she had expected the Mercury to do what few have ever done before: stage a comeback in the WNBA playoffs against the Lynx. After trailing Minnesota by 20 points midway through the third quarter, the Mercury chipped away at Minnesota’s lead en route to an 89-83 overtime victory. Defensive stops led to scores fro
Douglas Elliman (DOUG) shares could rebound despite recent mergers. Read here for insights on DOUG stock's potential upside and strategies.
From Super Bowl champions to gold medalists, we've seen many pro athletes hit the dance floor across two decades of the ABC series.
Equities wavered Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.
That similarity in the "One More Dance" video comes amid the Celeste Rivas death investigation.
This Saturday morning, the first 550 customers will be able to grab a bag of locally grown potatoes for $15 during the Wheat City Lions Club’s annual spud sale on Brandon’s North Hill. Sales start at...
President Donald Trump slammed ABC’s decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back to late-night TV — and said, “I think we’re going to test ABC out on this.” “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “The White House was told by ABC that his [...]
Meghan Markle's former best friend Jessica Mulroney has been offered a seven-figure sum to share her side of the story in a tell-all book
President Donald Trump just weighed in after Disney reversed course on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' — here’s what he said.
Overclocker SaltyCroissant pushes DDR5 memory to record 13,000 MT/s on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard, achieving ANOTHER world record.Continue reading at TweakTown
A senior U.S. Justice Department official has sent a letter to a lawyer for relatives of victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, asking pointed questions about a retired FBI agent’s involvement in a defamation lawsuit against conspiracy...
Podcaster Joe Rogan offered his opinion on the recent suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC in a podcast episode released Tuesday. “First of all, I definitely don't think that the government should be involved — ever — in dictating what a comedian can or cannot say in a monologue, that’s f------ crazy,” Rogan...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A jury began its deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by deliberately setting fire to a boarding ho...
AGT's Simon Cowell has defended a contestant after Mel B called him out for his questionable behavior backstage.The awkward exchange occurred during T
China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels.
International co-production now streaming on TaiwanPlus, spotlighting Taiwan's warmth, hospitality, and cross-cultural storytelling
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealNot everyone has a sprawling living room that can accommodate seats for a crowd. People living in dorms or studio apartments have to make the...
Iowa State starting point guard Tamin Lipsey will miss four to six weeks after injuring his knee at practice. Lipsey sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. He could be back for the Cyclones' opener against Fairleigh Dickinson...
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns after suspension, but some ABC affiliates still refuse to air the show. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, ending a two-day decline as China’s shaky economic outlook fuelled stimulus bets.The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 per cent to 26,240.34 as of 10am. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.4 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both...
Two former Philippine government engineers have told a televised inquiry that most flood control projects, road and other infrastructures they helped oversee in recent years in a province near the capital were substandard or overpriced to compensate fo...
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed its thoughts on a pending overhaul of the current H-1B visa program with the release Tuesday of a Federal Register notice laying out a set of proposed new rules for the recruitment of foreign workers.The 105-page notice, which follows late last week’s executive order from President Donald Trump that imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, “proposes to implement a weighted selection process that would generally favor the allocation of H-1B visas to higher skilled and higher paid aliens, while maintaining the opportunity for employers to secure H-1B workers at all wage levels, to better serve the Congressional intent for the H-1B program.”In his order, Trump wrote, “information technology (IT) firms in particular have prominently manipulated the H-1B system, significantly harming American workers in computer-related fields. The share of IT workers in the H-1B program grew from 32% in Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 to an average of over 65% in the last five fiscal years. In addition, some of the most prolific H-1B employers are now consistently IT outsourcing companies.”In its notice, the DHS noted, “the changes proposed in this rule would better ensure that the H-1B cap selection process favors relatively higher-skilled, higher-valued or higher-paid foreign workers rather than continuing to allow numerically limited cap numbers to be allocated predominantly to workers in lower skilled or lower paid positions.”To that end, it estimates that wages earned by successful H-1B applications would total $502 million in 2026 and soar to $1 billion the following year and $1.5 billion in 2028.Workforce division a possibilityJustin Eggstaff, managing partner, US federal government, at Info-Tech Research Group, said, “the new suggested H-1B visa process may change how companies deal with global talent. From a policy perspective, it is premised on notions of protection of US workers by creating more discretion when companies bring foreign workers into the equation.”Effectively, he said, “it could create a real division of the workforce: larger companies will pay the price of admission and continue to attract specialized talent from overseas, while smaller companies and startups may or may not pay the price of admission or may simply be out of the international worker marketplace altogether.”Eggstaff added, “where skill set is critical and unavailable in the US market, companies will pay for the positioning. However, if the value is marginal, they would consider hiring in the local workforce, restructuring the project team, or utilizing alternatives such as low-code/no-code or AI.”This, he said, “could lead to more job opportunities for US workers, particularly at the entry and mid-level, while foreign talent may be increasingly limited to highly specialized, senior roles where the business case justifies the expense.”David Foote, chief analyst and research officer at Foote Partners, a firm that that focuses on what it describes as “the people (versus vendor) side of managing technology,” said that what is being suggested in the notice is it is “an attempt to be fairer, but salary is not a proxy for skill level. It never has been. Right now, a senior cybersecurity analyst in San Jose, that job is averaging almost $180,000 a year. That job in Grand Rapids, Michigan is about $108,000 a year.”Biggest challenge? How to make it workHe said that within the current system, “the largest numbers of H-1B visas are in California, Texas, and Virginia. Why? Well, because in California there are a lot of tech companies, Texas, a lot of tech companies, and in Virginia, because you’ve got this whole area around Washington DC, which is just full of tech hires. It’s very easy to see that it’ll continue to benefit those areas.”Aside from the proposed changes “definitely being a disadvantage for startups and nonprofits and academia because there’s a lot of hiring in those areas,” Foote said, the proposal from the DHS “also adds complexity, and I think litigation risk as well.”There are, he said, “a lot of things that I don’t like as an analyst, that I see that are unfair about the current system. Anything that’s based on a lottery can be unfair. So, it’s not a bad idea to weight by higher wages, but I see a lot of problems in how to make that a reality, how to actually engineer that so it’s fair, because it’s going to hurt people.”Another wrinkle that needs to be sorted out, Foote pointed out, is if you base a winning H-1B visa on salary, what happens when the world moves from the Knowledge Economy to the Innovation Economy, which is what is currently happening. “There are all these incredibly valuable soft skills that humans have that are going to be more highly prized,” he said. “How can an H-1B visa program possibly connect pay to these softer skills? This is a huge issue.”The public will have 30 days, beginning on Wednesday, to submit comments about the proposed changes via the Federal Register.
The Office for Research at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has released its Rutgers Research and Innovation Annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2025.
img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=/images/uploads/2025/09/23/68d31a8b07384_9850785091-004.jpgwidth=100height=150" alt="Newswise image" /A new screening approach allowed scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to engineer better CRISPR-associated genome-editing systems.
Researchers with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have created an innovative method to visualize and analyze atomic structures within specially designed, ultrathin bilayer 2D materials. When precisely aligned at an angle, these materials exhibit unique properties that could lead to advancements in quantum computing, superconductors and ultraefficient electronics.
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate how nanoplastics pass from mothers to their offspring. The interdisciplinary project will create special trackable versions of these particles to see exactly how they move through organisms and understand why they cause harm that can last for generations.
img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=/images/uploads/2025/09/23/68d3046ee3396_NetJose2.jpgwidth=100height=150" alt="Newswise image" /Sylvester will co-lead a new $16M multi-institutional clinical trial to evaluate whether artificial intelligence can help support radiologists in interpreting mammograms more accurately, thereby aiming to improve breast cancer screening and reduce unnecessary callbacks and anxiety for patients.
img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=/images/uploads/2025/09/23/68d303c88498c_Shatruk.jpgwidth=100height=150" alt="Newswise image" /Scientists around the world are marking 2025 as the Year of Quantum, recognizing a century since the birth of modern quantum mechanics and the potential for quantum science and engineering to yield breakthroughs in high-performance computing, communication technology, cybersecurity, medical imaging, environmental sensing and more.