IRS Clarifies Overtime Tax Deduction Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS clarifies 2026 overtime deduction rules: capped at $12,500 for individuals, requires Code TT on W-2s, and excludes…
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns a $100,000 H-1B fee could force jobs offshore. While currently blocked by courts, a new…
Hawaiian, Alaska Cancel 77 Hawaii Flights as Lala Shuts Big Island Airports
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines canceled 77 flights Saturday due to Tropical Storm Lala. Hilo and Kona airports expect…
Category 1 Hurricane Lala Closes Hilo and Kona Airports on Big Island
Hurricane Lala shut Big Island airports and left 130,000 without power. Reopening is expected Sunday, August 16, 2026,…
Hawaii DOT: Hilo, Onizuka Kona Airports to Reopen Sunday After Lala
Hilo and Kona airports prepare to reopen Sunday, August 16, 2026, after Tropical Storm Lala. Airlines offer waivers…
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Zulu, Closes Big Island, Maui, Kauai Commercial Ports
The U.S. Coast Guard closed all Hawaiʻi commercial ports on August 15, 2026, due to Tropical Storm Lala.…
Indian IT Firms Cut H-1B Registrations by 38.5% Amid New Weighted Selection Rules
H-1B registrations for FY 2027 dropped 38.5% as new wage-weighted rules favored high-salary roles and U.S. advanced degrees…
First Circuit Declines Immediate Stay of TPS Work-Permit Cap, 540-Day Extensions
The First Circuit declined to block the one-year TPS work permit cap on August 11, 2026, leaving the…
Drone Intrusion Halts Flights at Tan Son Nhat for 2 Hours
Tan Son Nhat International Airport halted flights twice on August 11, 2026, due to unauthorized drones, affecting 73…
DOLE Cancels Work Permits of 6 Foreign Workers at Raided Pampanga Steel Firm
The Philippines canceled permits for six Chinese workers at a Pampanga steel plant following a raid uncovering radioactive…
Biggs Plans to Revive Hobbs’ Vetoed Bills and Eliminate State Income Tax
Andy Biggs' 2026 platform vows to eliminate Arizona's income tax and mandate local ICE cooperation, while USCIS tightens…
Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme to Recruit More from 2027, Says Immigration Minister Erica Stanford
New Zealand announces RSE scheme reforms for 2027-2029, streamlining employer accreditation while enhancing worker mobility and exploitation protections.
Georgie Buxton Killed in Boeing 787 Dreamliner Accident at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic technician Georgie Buxton dies after a maintenance accident at Heathrow. Investigations into the Boeing 787-9 machinery…
Marcos Seeks P350,000 Income Tax Exemption in State of the Nation Address
President Marcos proposes raising the Philippines' tax-free income threshold to P350,000 in 2026 to provide relief for middle-class…