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Top Companies Hiring Foreign Workers: Who's Leading the Way?

January 2, 2025

You might think that only tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft lead the pack in hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program. But, surprise! Even electric car maker Tesla is now high on the list, doubling its H-1B hires in just one year. Tesla’s jumped from 328 approved petitions i

environment

Discovering Voices of Informal Settlements: A Glimpse into Khan Road, South Africa

January 2, 2025

Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?

crime

The Unseen Side of Rail Disasters: Managing Bodies After Odisha's Triple Train Collision

January 2, 2025

Railway accidents are devastating. On June 2nd, 2023, at 7 PM, a triple train collision shook Bahanaga, Balasore, in Odisha. This tragedy is among India's top three deadliest train accidents, with 288 lives lost and over 900 people injured. Let's delve into the experiences and emotions of the people

environment

The Power of Data in Urban Climate Action

January 2, 2025

In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban

business

Tech Giants and Trump: A Visa Program in the Balance

January 1, 2025

California's tech titans, including those from Google and Meta, are eager to win over President-elect Trump. Why? The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to migrate to the U. S. , is at stake. This visa is crucial for tech companies, who use it to fill gaps in the workforce. Howe

crime

Trinidad and Tobago Takes Strong Action Against Gangs

December 31, 2024

In an effort to control rising violence, Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency. This move follows an attempt on a gang leader’s life, leading to fears of retaliatory shootings. Under this declaration, the police and military will collaborate more closely, acting without the need for

politics

The Immigration Shocker: Trump Picks Tech Over MAGA

December 31, 2024

So, here's a twist. Donald Trump, the guy who promised to protect American jobs, just sided with tech billionaires like Elon Musk on immigration. Yep, you heard it right. He's now all for those H-1B visas that let foreign workers stay in the US. This after his supporters, the MAGA crowd, were up in

politics

Why Trump Now Loves H-1B Visas

December 29, 2024

You know how President Trump used to be all about keeping jobs for Americans? Well, he's changed his tune about those H-1B visas that let skilled foreigners work in the U. S. Now, he's singing their praises, especially after his buddy Elon Musk and another pal, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke up for them. T

politics

Trump's Shift on Tech Visas: A New Direction?

December 29, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump seems to be aligning himself with tech industry leaders like Elon Musk in a heated debate over the use of H-1B visas. These visas allow skilled foreign workers to come to the U. S. , and they've become a hot topic among Trump's supporters. In a recent interview with the

health

Physical Activity and Kids with Severe Intellectual Disabilities: What's the Connection?

December 28, 2024

You might not think about it much, but being active is super important for everyone, especially kids who struggle to learn and understand things. These kids, who have severe intellectual disabilities (ID), often don't get enough exercise and their body movements might not be as smooth as other kids'