USCIS has updated its guidelines for OPT and STEM OPT extensions, significantly impacting international students in the U.S. on F-1 visas. Key changes include new grace periods, provisions for online learning, and expanded eligibility for associate degree holders. These updates provide increased flexibility and enhanced opportunities for students pursuing STEM fields.
Harry Brook has climbed to second in the ICC Test batting rankings after a triple century against Pakistan. Brook, now level with Kane Williamson, surpassed Virat Kohli. His teammate Joe Root achieved a career-high 932 points. Their record partnership of 454 runs was instrumental in England’s victory, highlighting their exceptional form.
Aides for Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk and tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are starting to interview staffers with the federal government for the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a new report. Representatives for DOGE have had conversations with staffers from more than a dozen federal agencies — including the…
Boeing reported a bigger loss than expected for the second quarter and lower revenue as both its commercial airplane and defense programs continued to struggle.
Former President Trump told a crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, on Wednesday that under the Biden-Harris administration, a new category of crime involving migrants has developed, and is “beyond control.” The Republican presidential nominee was expected to spotlight an economic argument against Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s…
Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of a Las Vegas Democratic politician charged with killing an investigative journalist who was penning critical stories about the official. Robert Telles, 47, on trial for killing Jeff German in 2022, had faced a tough round of questioning during cross-examinations on Thursday, when prosecutor Pamela Weckerly presented him…
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games is facing backlash over a key change to one of its events. The first Winter Invictus Games is set to take place in Vancouver, Canada, from Feb 8 to 16, and the biathlon event, which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, is ditching the rifles for laser guns. The organization explained…