University of North Texas Slashes 70+ Programs to Close $45M Deficit
UNT is cutting 70+ programs to address a $45M deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and…
Canada Denies ‘LMIA Fast-Track Blitz’ Rumor as Processing Times Vary Widely
Canada denies the 'LMIA Fast-Track Blitz' rumor, pointing to existing processing times of 12 to 244 days as…
Europe Expands Return Hubs, Frontex Role in Deportations Amid Trump-Like Shift
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' in third countries and expanded deportation powers, signaling a hardline shift in migration…
Boston Judge Blocks Third-Country Removal Policy After Secret Deportations of 6,000 Cubans
Federal judge strikes down U.S. policy of 'secret' third-country deportations, requiring the government to provide migrants notice and…
U.S. 2026 Tax Rules Force At-Risk Rules Before Form 461 Excess Business Loss Cap
New 2026 tax rules set business loss limits at $256k/$512k. Losses must pass basis, at-risk, and passive filters…
Form 3800, General Business Credit, IRS Redraws U.S. Business Tax Credits for 2026
IRS updates for 2026 tax filings introduce stricter Form 3800 rules, credit transfer elections, and shorter deadlines for…
Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. Universities
A hardening U.S. social climate and stricter visa enforcement are driving a 30% drop in student visas, impacting…
Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…
Pressley Bill Targets Qualified Immunity Amid ICE Operations Fallout
Official records show no federal reparations program for migrants; instead, Rep. Pressley has proposed ending qualified immunity for…
Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees in 2026
Key Takeaways Nine states charge no income tax at all, making retirement income completely tax-free at the state…
New York Tech Leaders Mobilize Against QSBS, New York Capital-Gains Tax Hike
NY senators propose taxing startup capital gains previously exempt under federal QSBS rules, potentially impacting 2025 transactions retroactively.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay Transportation Security Administration in DHS Shutdown
Trump signs executive order to pay TSA workers by March 30, aiming to end airport security delays as…
New $6K Senior Deduction Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) Helps Age 65+
New OBBB Act $6,000 tax deduction for seniors 65+ starts in 2025. Benefits phase out above $75k income…