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Mid-Cap IT Firms Less Affected by $100K H-1B Fee, Renewals Exempt
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions only, leaving renewals untouched. Mid-cap IT firms expect limited margin impact, project a 60%–70% drop in new filings…
More Than Half of TPA Flights Delayed as Shutdown Persists
Tampa saw major morning disruptions Nov 10 amid the day-41 government shutdown and FAA cuts; 45 cancellations and…
Turkish Airlines CFO Says Leap-1B Talks Are Ongoing
Turkish Airlines continues talks with CFM over Leap‑1B engines, tying engine terms to a potential 100‑firm, 50‑option 737…
ICE Arrests May Lower Test Scores for Immigrant and U.S.-Born Students
A Florida study shows that increased ICE arrests cause measurable learning losses—about 10–15 SAT points per one-point enforcement…
Chicago Snowstorm Disrupts Schools, Flights, and Major Roadways
(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) A powerful lake-effect snowstorm swept into Chicago overnight into Monday, November 10, 2025, reducing visibility, clogging…
SpaceX Readies Extreme Starship Test as Heat Shield Is Removed
SpaceX on October 13, 2025 flew an uncrewed Starship with large heat-shield omissions to test thermal failure above…
Charlotte Douglas Disruptions Rise as FAA Ground Stop Tied to Staffing
An FAA ground stop at Charlotte Douglas on Nov. 8, 2025, lasting under two hours, triggered widespread disruptions:…
KCI Travelers Face Flight Delays as FAA Cuts Air Traffic Nationwide
Starting Nov 7, 2025, the FAA is cutting 10% of movements at 40 busy U.S. airports because controllers…
Rising Flight Cancellations Drive Travelers to Trains and Rentals
FAA-mandated reductions at 40 busy airports amid staffing shortages raised cancellations and delays in early November 2025. Over…
K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China
The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest…