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China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists
In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.The New York Times - 1h -
MLB rumors: Corbin Burnes suitors narrow to favorites, Yankees' 1B needs unclear with Cody Bellinger trade
Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Dec. 17CBS Sports - 2h -
More clubs join calls for English rugby union overhaul
National League 1 clubs unite to join mounting calls for an overhaul of the way rugby union is run in England amid the ongoing controversy over record financial losses and executive bonuses.BBC News - 2h -
Orrin H. Pilkey, Warrior in a Fight to Save Imperiled Beaches, Dies at 90
An eminent geologist, he argued against putting condos and hotels on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.The New York Times - 3h -
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DHS overhauls H-1B visa program
The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent that’s been criticized as too complicated and ...The Hill - 9h -
Americans can now visit China for up to 10 days without a visa
China said Tuesday it was expanding its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 10 days.NBC News - 14h -
EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors
The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown on opposition protesters demanding a rerun of October’s contested electionsABC News - 1d -
DHS, FBI assisting local authorities in tracking of mysterious drone sightings
Mysterious drone sightings are continuing to cause a stir on the East Coast. Donald Trump's pick for White House national security adviser, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, says the American people ...CBS News - 1d -
Petit h, a workshop of imagination at Hermès
60 Minutes visited Petit h, a distinct part of luxury fashion house Hermès that gives overstocked, unused material and imperfect items new life as surprising, and often whimsical, products.CBS News - 1d -
Sen. Schumer asks DHS to ‘deploy special detection systems’ to address drones
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., requested a drone detection system for New York and New Jersey after a series of mysterious drones have been spotted in the skies.NBC News - 2d -
Mayorkas says DHS 'vigilant in investigating' drone sightings
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to assure the American people that the federal government has a handle on the reports of drone sightings on the East Coast. ...The Hill - 2d -
Rand Paul offers support for Trump immigration agenda, Noem as DHS chief
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he would prioritize South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security once President-elect Trump takes office in ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump's tax plan is uncertain for 2025 — here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul
Trillions in Trump's tax cuts will expire after 2025 without action from Congress. Here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul.CNBC - 3d -
District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government
Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayorsFinancial Times - 4d -
New Graduate Program Takes a Critical Approach to Fashion
Pratt Institute’s Fashion Collection + Communication program, which debuted this fall, expects students to examine the industry and learn to design.The New York Times - 4d -
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has overturned a visa refusal for the U_S_ conservative commentator Candace Owens, citing “the importance of free speech."ABC News - 5d -
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has overturned a visa refusal for the U_S_ conservative commentator Candace Owens, citing “the importance of free speech."ABC News - 5d -
Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention
Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says. The controversial US commentator Candace Owens has been granted a visa to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Former DHS official launches DNC chair bid
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Nate Snyder has launched a bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), becoming the fifth candidate to jump into the race. “I left ...The Hill - 6d -
Agent: Arenado willing to play 1B to facilitate trade
The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday his client is willing to switch positions if it helps facilitate a trade, but that the eight-time All-Star is "not going to go just ...ESPN - 6d -
General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US
President-elect Trump indicated on Tuesday that he’ll give expedited approvals to projects that invest at least $1 billion into the U.S. economy. “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1B postmerger profit push
Alaska Air Group expects to grow profits by $1 billion through 2027, and plans to ride the wave of high-end travel demand to get there.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
EU's New Competition Chief Plans Policy Overhaul
The new chief of the European Union’s antitrust arm plans to overhaul the bloc’s approach to enforcement to safeguard its competitiveness globally.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood
The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Rupert Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in bitter legal dispute
Media mogul’s attempt to put control of his news empire in son Lachlan’s hands is rejected by Nevada courtFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Kelly says Secret Service being put under DHS 'took away their identity and their exclusivity'
The chair for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said that the Secret Service being put under the Department of Homeland Security ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Billionaires plan overhaul of US news groups as media confronts trust issue
Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos announce efforts to address bias at LA Times and Washington PostFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Boeing whistleblower expresses safety concerns at satellite factory in company's space program
Speaking out for the first time, a technician at the Boeing factory making military and commercial satellites alleges that the company is putting workers' lives at risk. Craig Garriott said he's ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
HSBC announces leadership changes in restructuring overhaul
Private banking head Annabel Spring set to leave with her role to be split between Gabriel Castello and Lavanya ChariFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Program offers incentives for Yolo County food vendors to get license
Yolo County is creating a pilot program to support local entrepreneurs, while keeping the public safe. It's called the Road to Licensure.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Satanic Temple starts religious release program in Ohio
A new religious release program for students is entering public schools in Marysville, Ohio, and this one emphasizes Satanic studies.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio
Move is in response to parental requests for alternative to Christian ‘release time’ religious instruction. The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B
New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Why Whitner claims 49ers' roster needs ‘overhaul' in 2025
NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner explained why the San Francisco 49ers should overhaul the roster for the 2025 NFL season in the latest episode of "Hitner's Hot Take."Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants - even when they have British children
Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. Most immigrants in the UK have to apply to extend their ...Yahoo Sports - Nov. 27