The DJ Who Brought America Weird Al, Tom Lehrer, and 'Cows With Guns' After 55 years, Dr. Demento has finally retired from the airwaves. Reason · May 24
Trump is doing a Ukraine on Taiwan. And it exposes a startling new level of US weakness ANALYSIS: Trump has suspended weapons sales to Taiwan in a move that again shows he favours potential enemies over allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · May 24
‘Every country has stupid people’: Rubio on racist remarks against Indians in U.S. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed racist remarks against Indians in America. He called these comments the work of 'stupid people'. Rubio stated such remarks do not reflect the United States' welcoming nature. He highlighted that immigrants have significantly enriched the nation. Rubio made these statements during his visit… The Economic Times · May 24
‘Heads they won, tails he lost’: How ‘desi consultancies’ prey on Indian grads in America Manu rushed through the John F. Kennedy International Airport, hoping to reach the college as soon as possible. He had refused the pick-up offer from the Indian Student Association, thinking he’d take a bus. But, outside the airport, New York overwhelmed him, so he asked a middle-aged American about the… Newslaundry · May 24
Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is not length of life, but...' Life lessons on love, human behavior and compassion by American lecturer, poet and essayist Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson focuses on the meaning of life and human values through the line, “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” The quote explains why purpose, compassion, love, and meaningful actions matter more than the number of years lived. Ralph Waldo… The Economic Times · May 23
'United States of the Middle East?': Trump's Viral Truth Social Post Renews Fears Over American Expansionism President Trump posted a provocative map of the Middle East with the US flag, sparking reactions amid sensitive US-Iran negotiations. The post coincided with Trump's abrupt cancellation of a planned trip. International Business Times UK · May 23
'You are worthless': JPMorgan’s Lorna Hajdini faces abusive messages amid legal battle over Chirayu Rana’s 'sex slave' allegations Senior JPMorgan Chase executive has exposed a series of vile and threatening messages she received after a former colleague accused her of forcing him to be her "sex slave." Lorna Hajdini filed a 68-page countersuit in the New York Supreme Court, accusing ex-banker and American-Nepali Chirayu Rana of fabricating a… The Times of India · May 23
From H-1B to 'maybe': Green card dream hits red light TOI correspondent from Washington: For nearly a million Indian professionals who spent years believing that hard work, due diligence, patience and an H-1B visa would eventually deliver the “American dream,” the Trump administration’s latest immigration memo has landed like a deportation notice wrapped in bureaucratic prose. The Times of India · May 23
The Memorial Day Flag Rule That Many Americans Mess Up Without Knowing It Every Memorial Day, millions of Americans proudly display the U.S. flag outside their homes, businesses, and community buildings. Yet many people unknowingly break one of... Saving Advice · May 23
US lawmakers, immigration advocates slam new green card policy, seek reversal A new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticism from lawmakers and immigration advocates. They argue it is reckless and will negatively impact families and the US economy. The policy is expected to affect many Indian Americans.… The Economic Times · May 23
Marco Rubio unveils ‘America First’ visa plan in India for business travel Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new "America First" visa schedule prioritizing business professionals to strengthen economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the US Embassy Support Annex Building dedication, Rubio highlighted the facility's role in improving visa operations and supporting diplomatic staff. The new building is expected to enhance… The Economic Times · May 23
New Green Card rule: Sridhar Vembu slammed for asking Indian visa holders to come back home, to choose self-respect Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu was slammed for his two cents on the new Green Card rule that requires the Green Card applicants to leave the US and wait in their home country for the permanent residency in the US. Vembu urged visa holders in America to come home and to… The Times of India · May 23
Donald Trump Humiliated: MAGA Network Viewers Turn on POTUS Over 'Loud but Empty' Threats Fox News viewers turned on Donald Trump after the network cut to an 'urgent' Iran update, accusing him of backing down from his own threats and weakening America's image abroad. International Business Times UK · May 23
This 39-year-old quit his lineman job during the pandemic and built a $50 million company in his backyard Josh Smith registered the name "Montana Knife Company" at 19, spent 20 years mastering his craft, then walked away to pursue his American Dream. Fortune · May 23
Fortune · May 23 Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it The U.S. is optimizing humanoid robots for factory demos and backflips. A former NASA robotics division chief explains why adaptability — not performance — is the metric that will determine who leads global manufacturing.
The Times of India · May 23 The lawyers versus engineers battle: A unique way to look at the US-China rivalry Trump and Xi met, and there was the usual avalanche of headlines about US-China rivalry: can the world’s two largest powers manage their competition responsibly, or are they destined to tumble into the so-called “Thucydides Trap” – where a rising power inevitably collides with an established one? Yet, the relationship…
We Got This Covered · May 22 America’s longtime allies now view the U.S. unfavorably, but the countries that still trust Donald Trump share one disturbing trait Shows a grim picture of where the US is headed
The Independent UK · May 22 Trump’s DOJ ramps up efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans USCIS is sending over ‘a team of our most skilled’ attorneys to boost the Justice Department’s denaturalization investigations
Evening Standard · May 22 Rubio urges Strait of Hormuz plan B as UK mission for ‘when no one shooting’ America’s top diplomat stresses the need for an alternative if Iran refuses to give up control of the channel and enforces tolls
Saving Advice · May 22 5 States Expanding Senior Property Tax Relief Programs Ahead of Summer 2026 Property taxes are becoming one of the biggest financial threats facing retirees across America. Many older homeowners who paid off their mortgages years ago are...
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The Economic Times · May 22 From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control While such structures are hardly unusual in corporate America, particularly among founder-led companies, few issues are so fiercely criticized by governance watchdogs.
The Independent UK · May 22 Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire
Budget and the Bees · May 22 Survey Finds 24 Million Americans Have Microdosed Cannabis—Twice the Rate of Psychedelic Microdosing Cannabis microdosing may not grab headlines the way psychedelic mushrooms or LSD do, but new research suggests it is already far more mainstream than many people realize. A national survey found that roughly 24 million Americans have tried cannabis microdosing, making it nearly twice as common as psychedelic microdosing. For…
The Economic Times · May 22 Kevin Warsh takes oath as US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has taken the oath as the new US Federal Reserve chair. President Donald Trump stated his desire for Warsh to be fully independent. Trump urged the new chair to focus on letting the American economy boom. Warsh was advised to make decisions without external influence. This marks a…