Oliver Mercer
Local Jails Drive Trump’s Escalated Mass Deportation Strategy, Report Shows
Trump’s administration expanded immigrant detentions via local jails under U.S. Marshals contracts, increasing numbers by 45%. Sanctuary policies…
Canada Raises Financial Requirements for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents
Canada raises income requirements for family sponsorship in 2025, demanding sponsors show stable higher income over 3 years.…
Why Chinese Students Are Choosing Malaysia Over Traditional Destinations
Chinese students increasingly choose Malaysia due to low costs, cultural ties, and simplified student visa processes. Requirements include…
West Coast Airports Issue Travel Advisories Amid Small Tsunami Waves
A powerful 8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka triggered tsunami advisories across the US West Coast on July 29, 2025.…
Flight Freeze Across Hawaiian Islands Strands Travelers in Shelters
Hawaiian airports stopped all flights July 29–30, 2025, due to a tsunami warning. Airlines issued flexible waivers. Thousands…
Sendai Airport Closed as 2 Million Evacuate Japan’s Coast Amid Flight Disruptions
On July 30, 2025, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Kamchatka prompted tsunami warnings and forced indefinite closure of Sendai…
United Flight Attendants Vote to Return to Contract Negotiations
United flight attendants voted 71% against a tentative contract offering pay raises up to 45.6% and retroactive pay.…
Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over ICE Deportation Plane Used Commercially at Tweed
Avelo Airlines operated ICE deportation flights starting April 2025 and faced protests after a deportation plane flew commercial…
Proposed ROTOR Act Seeks to Close Aviation Safety Loopholes
Introduced in July 2025, the ROTOR Act requires ADS-B technology on all U.S. aircraft and restricts FAA exemptions…
American, Delta, Air Canada, Hawaiian, Southwest Suspend Flights Amid Tsunami Warnings
A July 29, 2025 tsunami warning for Hawaii and the US West Coast resulted from an 8.8 earthquake…
North Texas Lawmakers Demand Probe into Inhumane Treatment at Dallas ICE Office
North Texas representatives seek federal inquiry into reports of detainee mistreatment at Dallas ICE Field Office. Senate Bill…
What Does ‘Card Was Returned to USCIS’ Status Mean?
If your card was returned to USCIS, immediately update your mailing address and contact USCIS to resend it.…
Microsoft Denies H-1B Visa Use Linked to Layoffs After JD Vance Criticism
Microsoft’s July 2025 layoffs affected 3% of its workforce amid 4,712 H-1B visa filings mostly for extensions. Vice…
Southwest Airlines Begins Selling Assigned Seats for 2026 Flights
Southwest Airlines replaces open seating with assigned seats from January 27, 2026. Four fare types offer different seat…
United Airlines Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Contract With 26% Raises
United Airlines flight attendants rejected a contract offering a 26.9% pay raise due to concerns over incomplete pay…