Major US employers are pausing or limiting H-1B visa sponsorships following a new $100,000 fee for new applicants outside the US. While intended to attract skilled workers and prevent wage undercutting, critics argue the fee deters international talent and harms US competitiveness. Companies like Intuitive Surgical and Walmart have altered hiring plans, ...

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm, posing a severe threat to Jamaica with sustained winds of 75 mph and a slow-moving trajectory. Officials urge residents to prepare for catastrophic flooding and landslides as the storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 4 strength by Monday.

Former OTK co-founder and Twitch streamer Rich Campbell has returned to the platform after a hiatus due to legal challenges. In a recent test stream, Campbell announced he has secured a job and is now working to establish a streaming schedule, signaling a cautious but hopeful comeback to content creation.

A resurfaced video shows content creator Nina Lin admitting to years of severe physical and psychological abuse against her younger brother, leading to Child Protective Services intervention. Lin links her actions to her own childhood trauma, highlighting the lasting impact on her brother, including suicidal thoughts. The confession sparks online debate on ...

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy admitted the platform "failed" after streamer Emiru was assaulted at TwitchCon, taking full responsibility for the incident and a "mismanaged" response. Emiru reported staff inaction and a false initial statement from Twitch. Clancy confirmed a comprehensive review of event safety and security protocols is underway to better protect ...

Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer have had their channels suspended after an old livestream resurfaced, showing them twerking on a visibly uncomfortable FaZe Silky's assistant, Said. Lin apologized, admitting she was wrong and that Said was clearly hurt, but faced backlash for the delayed response. Viewers are demanding fair treatment and ...

Dubai Miracle Garden reopened on 29 September 2025, featuring over 150 million blooms across 50+ iconic floral displays. UAE residents enjoy 30% off entry, children have reduced ticket prices, and visitors celebrating their birthday can enter for free with ID. Tickets range from AED 52.5105 ($14$28.60). Online bookings do not guarantee the birthday offer; ...

Viral social media claims of Germany cancelling all Christmas markets in 2025 are false. While a few smaller markets face cancellations due to rising security costs and local issues, the vast majority, including major ones like Dresden's Striezelmarkt, are proceeding as planned. These sensational claims originate from a dubious online source with ...

Researchers in Berlin have found centrist parties are allowing far-right parties to dominate political debate by repeating their rhetoric. Chancellor Merz's recent remarks on Germany's "cityscape" are the latest example.

Argentina's libertarian president took office in 2023 with promises to turn the highly indebted country around and stabilize the economy. But ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, his achievements are mixed.

Dubai unveils its new floating museum, DUMA, on the waters of Dubai Creek. Designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando, the museum will feature five floors of modern art, a library, cafs, and creative spaces. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid highlights it as a landmark reflecting Dubais culture, heritage, and architectural innovation, joining icons like Burj ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces renewed scrutiny over his father's past academic disputes in Uganda. Allegations of Mahmood Mamdani's actions against an activist have resurfaced, creating an unwelcome distraction for Zohran's campaign focused on equality. This controversy highlights the intersection of personal history and political ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of rising uncertainties as the Communist Party approved its next five-year plan, emphasizing technological innovation and economic restructuring. The blueprint, personally shaped by Xi, aims to strengthen China's domestic market and "real economy" amidst global volatility and domestic headwinds.

Abu Dhabi has launched the worlds largest gigascale renewable energy project, combining 5.2GW of solar panels with a 19GWh battery system to deliver 1GW of continuous, round-the-clock power. The AED22billion facility, operational by 2027, overcomes renewable intermittency through AI-driven dispatch, grid-forming capabilities, and virtual power plant ...

Brampton police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Manpreet Singh, 27, in connection with the murder of Amanpreet Saini, 27, whose body was discovered in a Lincoln park. Authorities believe Singh fled the country after Saini's body was found with traumatic injuries. The attack is considered targeted with no ongoing public safety threat.