Robert Pyne
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act on H-1B Self-Employed Remittance Taxes
Starting January 1, 2026, non-U.S. citizens with H-1B visas who send money abroad must pay a 3.5% excise…
Will Dual‑Income H‑1B Couples Lose Education Credit Eligibility Under OBBBA?
H-1B couples holding valid SSNs can claim education credits under the OBBBA in 2025. The Act retains AOTC…
Airport Baggage Handler Warns: Avoid Packing Marzipan This Summer
Airports now ban marzipan and lithium batteries in checked bags due to security and fire risks. Travelers must…
Malaysia Aviation Group Doubles Airbus A330neo Order to 40 Aircraft
MAG’s 2025 order of 40 Airbus A330neos modernizes its fleet with fuel-efficient, premium aircraft. Deliveries from 2024 to…
Flights Grounded at Orlando International Airport Due to Weather Delays
Thunderstorms at Orlando International Airport on July 5, 2025, triggered a ground stop and flight delays. Thousands were…
Mexicans Protest Gentrification and US Migration in Mexico City
Mexico City's July 4 protest opposed gentrification and US migrants raising rents in Roma and Condesa. Violence caused…
Florida Democrats Blocked from Entering ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Trump Visit
Florida Democratic lawmakers were blocked from inspecting the state-run Alligator Alcatraz detention center on July 3, 2025. The…
Federal Officials Confirm 37 Detained in Los Angeles Home Depot Raids
Federal ICE raids at Los Angeles Home Depot stores in June and July 2025 detained 37 immigrants, provoking…
Alabama Minimum Wage in 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
Alabama’s 2025 minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009, with no state law. Tipped workers earn…
Ryanair Passengers Escape Plane Wings as ‘Fire’ Causes Panic in Majorca
A false fire alarm caused a Ryanair evacuation at Palma de Mallorca on July 5, 2025, injuring eighteen…
Direct Flight Service Between Turkish and Syrian Capitals Resumes
Direct flights between Turkish and Syrian capitals resumed in July 2025, signaling regional normalization after 14 years. Airlines…
Airport Fire Breaks Out Near Hoopa Late Friday Night
A wildfire near Hoopa Airport has sparked a local emergency response in Humboldt County. No evacuations or injuries…
EU’s New ETIAS System Excludes Thai Nationals, Visa Rules Unchanged
Thai nationals must still obtain a Schengen visa to visit Europe despite the upcoming ETIAS system launch. ETIAS…
ESTA Fee Set to Nearly Double as Federal Funding for Brand USA Cuts Deep
The ESTA fee will nearly double to $40 in July 2025, and Brand USA’s funding will drop significantly.…
Pakistan Temporarily Suspends Deportation of Afghan Refugees With PoR Cards
Pakistan’s July 2025 suspension of Afghan PoR cardholder deportations protects 1.4 million refugees temporarily. Meanwhile, over 2 million…