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Sen. Mike Lee Intensifies H‑1B Scrutiny Amid Walmart Bribery Rumors
Sen. Mike Lee called for hearings after Walmart-linked H‑1B bribery rumors; DHS’s Jan 17 rule made the lottery…
Delta unveils largest-ever Augusta schedule for 2026 Masters
Delta and American will expand flights to Augusta for the Masters: Delta’s record 2026 schedule adds new nonstops…
What Immigrants Must Know About Trump’s Orders on Cashless Bail and Flag Burning
President Trump’s August 25, 2025 Executive Orders end cashless bail in D.C. and push federal prosecution of flag…
New A321neos Drive China Airlines’ Global Network Expansion Strategy
Two A321neos delivered in August 2025 (leased from ALC) bring China Airlines to 17 A321neos in service and…
Hobart runway upgrade finished, but no regular international flights
Hobart’s $85 million runway upgrade (completed late 2024) and upgraded border facilities are ready, but as of August…
Historic 2025 Immigration Drop Reshapes U.S. Labor Market
Rapid 2025 immigration policies—travel ban, OBBBA detention expansion, mandatory registration, and expanded vetting—led to a 1.2 million drop…
Oman Joins Gulf’s Golden Visa Drive to Attract Foreign Capital
Oman’s Golden Visa launches August 31, 2025, offering 10-year, 5-year and retirement routes via Invest Oman. Investments start…
EastarJet Adds Third Daily Seoul–Tokyo Flight from Nov 16, 2025
Starting November 16, 2025, EastarJet will operate three daily round-trips between Seoul Incheon and Tokyo Narita using 189-seat…
Kuwait Bars Visit Visa Holders From Public Healthcare Starting August 2025
From August 2025, Kuwait bars visit and temporary visa holders from public healthcare; visitors must use private hospitals,…
Southwest Ends Oakland–Eugene Route, Stranding Many California Students
Southwest will discontinue the Oakland (OAK)–Eugene (EUG) nonstop on March 4, 2025, reallocating aircraft to hub connections. Students…
Winston County Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Faces Deportation
On July 24, 2025, ten suspects were arrested in Winston County during a multi‑year OCDETF probe into meth…
GoFundMe Campaigns Launched to Aid Students Facing Detention or Deportation
A 2025 surge in GoFundMe campaigns supports students facing sudden visa revocations, SEVIS terminations, and ICE detention. The…
Six New York Counties and One Village Sign 287(g) Deals with ICE
As of August 24, 2025, seven New York agencies adopted ICE 287(g) agreements under WSO, JEM, and Task…
D.C. Churches Report 20% Drop in Attendance Amid Immigration Fears
D.C. immigrant-serving churches saw about a 20% attendance decline in August 2025 after federalizing local police and removing…
DHS Condemns Violent Assaults on ICE Officers During San Francisco Protests
August 20, 2025 clashes outside San Francisco’s immigration courthouse saw officers use pepper spray, rubber bullets and batons;…