Day: September 20, 2025
White House says TikTok’s algorithm and data will be controlled ‘by America’ in new deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Saturday revealed further details of a deal reached between the U.S. and China over control of the popular social media platform TikTok, sharing that six Americans will sit on the seven-seat board that will control the company and that the U.S. would control the app’s algorithm. “This deal […]
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These are the U.S. states with the most — and the least — H-1B visa applications and renewals
Cristian Storto Fotografia | Istock | Getty Images The Trump administration on Friday said it would impose a $100,000 charge for H-1B worker visas in a move that could have far-reaching ramifications for industries in the U.S. — with the tech sector likely to see the most significant impact. Here are the states with the […]
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Don’t ignore this red flag behavior in a relationship, social psychologist says: It could hurt your ‘self-esteem and sense of self’
In her latest book, “Love by Design,” social psychologist Sara Nasserzadeh explains that there are six ingredients a romantic relationship needs to be able to last and thrive. These ingredients include compassion, trust and a shared vision and they need to be present to give relationships “a chance to even survive,” she says. “Let alone […]
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Trump wields ‘golden share’ to halt U.S. Steel plant shutdown, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 19, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters The Trump administration stepped in to stop U.S. Steel from idling operations at its Granite City, Ill., plant, exercising new powers tied to the company’s recent takeover, the Wall Street Journal […]
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Big Tech companies, foreign governments scramble after Trump slaps $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he sits next to a “Trump Gold Card” sign, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 19, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters Major technology companies and foreign governments are rushing to respond after President Donald Trump late Friday announced plans to impose a […]
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Jimmy Kimmel’s fate at ABC still up in air as talks with Disney reportedly continue
Randy Holmes | Contributor | Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel’s fate at ABC is still up in the air as talks with Disney reportedly continue. The late-night host is in ongoing discussions with Disney and ABC executives about the conditions under which his long-running show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” could return to air, according to Variety, which […]
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Look inside: 24-year-old American pays just $238 to rent her apartment in the Japanese countryside
In 2024, Lexi Smith, 24, was working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, when she decided she was ready for a change of scenery. Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and worked with Xplore Asia, an organization that assists individuals in obtaining their TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification to […]
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Intel among most overbought stocks on Wall Street after soaring this week
The stock market raced to another record high this week after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate, but some stocks may have risen too high, too fast. The S & P 500 rose a half of 1% on both Thursday and Friday, each time closing at a new all-time high after the Fed […]
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Elliott builds a position in Workday after software company unveils a multiyear plan to boost value
A sign is posted in front of Workday headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025 in Pleasanton, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Company: Workday (WDAY) Business: Workday is a provider of an artificial intelligence platform to help organizations manage their people, money and agents. The company provides over 11,000 organizations with cloud solutions powered by AI […]
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Wall Street eyeing one big trade after Fed rate cut: Commodities
Commodities could soar after the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest rate cut this week, though this will depend on whether the U.S. manages to avoid a recession, according to JPMorgan. “Historically, commodities have generated positive returns both leading up to and following the first Fed cut,” JPMorgan analysts led by Natasha Kaneva told clients in a […]
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