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US releases H-1B visa pilot program only for Indians and Canadians; all that you need to know

The US officials have officially announced the eligibility criteria and application specifics for the H-1B non-immigrant visa renewal pilot program. If reports are to go by, the process is scheduled to commence in January 2024, and will begin with a quota of 20,000 individuals, exclusively open to Indians and Canadians…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

Fifth Circuit Rules that Victims' Families' Challenge to the Boeing Deferred Prosecution Agreement is "Premature"

The Fifth Circuit concludes that the violations of the Crime Victims Rights Act can provide grounds for refusing to dismiss the conspiracy charges against Boeing ... in later proceedings.

Reason · Dec 18, 2023

NY attorney general’s office touts Gemini and DCG lawsuit in renewed push for expanded crypto role

Letitia James is pushing for increased regulatory powers after the Department of Financial Services failed to prevent the collapse of Gemini Earn.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2023

Suppliers of unusable PPE should pay back taxpayer money, Australian peak doctors’ group says

Australian health department spokesperson says it is ‘exploring options for viable cost-recovery’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Health Department issues post-flood advisory

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Some Capitol Police officers on forced leave after hitting pay cap - Roll Call

Capitol Police officers who have worked substantial overtime, resulting in them hitting an annual pay cap are being put on leave without pay.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2023

Yellen To Visit Mexico For Talks On Supply Chains, Combating Fentanyl Trafficking

The trip comes amid the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of a "counter-fentanyl strike force," as "combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into communities across the United States is a top priority for President Biden as well as the Treasury Department."

Latin Times · Dec 5, 2023

Cages placed to trap animal, suspected to be hyena, in Erode district’s Bhavanisagar

With a sheep suspected to be killed by a hyena in Pasuvapalayam village in Bhavanisagar, the Forest Department placed three cages in an attempt to trap the animal, on Friday, December 1, 2023.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The announcement comes amid a record-high number of people recorded sleeping on the capital's streets

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Family of deputy ‘executed’ outside police station files $20m lawsuit

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s family is seeking damages from city and county officials over fatal shooting

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023