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US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international students

A proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly increase post-graduation costs for many students. Indian students, who often pursue STEM degrees, may be most affected by this proposal. The Optional Practical Training program allows graduates to gain valuable industry experience. However,…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Math nerds are Silicon Valley’s latest hot commodity pulling down entry-level pay of half a million dollars

Competition from AI labs such as OpenAI and Anthropic is driving elite quantitative firms to raise entry-level offers to keep top mathematical talent

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Elite law firm faces backlash after joining Trump’s fight against E. Jean Carroll verdict

President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to toss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Surfside Beach loses $545,598 in sophisticated email scam; Wildcat Construction CEO disputes forensic report, says town ignored red flags

A payment of $545,598 intended for Wildcat Construction has become the focus of an ongoing fraud investigation in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, after the money was allegedly redirected to a scammer-controlled bank account through a sophisticated email scam. The fraud began during what appeared to be a routine email conversation…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Waymo's Robotaxis Have A Parking Problem—And It's Costing Thousands

Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in Austin has hundreds of self-driving cabs that seem to have a problem parking legally.

InsideEVs · Jul 27

'I Almost Cried': Graham Calls Iran War Push 'Best Thing I've Ever Done' in Footage Filmed Before Death

Documentary footage reveals Lindsey Graham's pivotal role in advocating for military strikes on Iran, capturing his delight and strategic efforts alongside Trump, Netanyahu, and others.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

AI Was Supposed to Shrink Workforces. Now Employers Say They Need More People

Some of America’s biggest companies are beginning to hire again after months of limiting headcount amid economic uncertainty and expectations that artificial intelligence could handle more work, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Donald Trump dismisses concerns over US missile stockpiles amid Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the United States is running low on critical missile interceptors amid its conflict with Iran, insisting the country has "far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need." His remarks came after reports by The New York…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Russia uses sexual torture as systematic weapon against Ukrainian men: Report

Russian forces have used sexual violence as a systematic weapon of war against Ukrainian men, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.

The Times of India · Jul 26

US-Iran conflict expands beyond battlefield as Red Sea attacks open new front

The US-Iran conflict has expanded beyond direct military strikes between the two sides, with Iranian-aligned militants in Yemen targeting shipping routes in the Red Sea. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue to escalate military pressure, fuelling concerns that neither side can secure a decisive military advantage through force.

The Times of India · Jul 25