The Latest Breaking News from United States

US Families' Income Uncertainty Reaches Record 37% Despite More Normal Recent Earnings, Fed Data Show

A record 37% of US families lacked a clear idea of their income for the following year in 2025, while median income rose and loan payment difficulties increased

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

US lawmakers propose raising H-1B salary threshold to nearly $140,000 for some workers

In a significant move, Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new bill that would raise the H-1B visa salary cap to almost $140,000, reflecting necessary updates to outdated regulations dating back to 1998. This change aims to strengthen hiring protections for American workers, as the current threshold of $60,000 permits…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Saturday Night Live UK mocks Donald Trump, Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelensky

The US president has finally appeared on the UK version of the popular sketch show.

Evening Standard · Oct 18

The 'golden visa' isn't just for the rich: UAE offers 10-year residency to $545,000 property buyers—or for nurses, teachers, and e-sports pros

The Gulf state’s golden visa blends tax appeal, investment incentives, and talent policy in a country where most residents are foreigners

Fortune · Oct 18

USDA and CBP spent $861 million checking travellers and cargo for farm pests in 2011, but fees left a $325 million gap because federal law limits who pays

The United States has struggled with funding for its Agricultural Quarantine Inspection program due to fee shortfalls. In 2011, the program had an $861 million budget but collected significantly less in fees. Inspection fees were insufficient because legal restrictions limited cost recovery from various users. Reforms have been introduced to…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices

The Independent UK · Oct 18

FPIs pull out Rs 52,100 cr from equities in Oct so far amid global headwinds

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities as of October this year. This follows a net withdrawal of Rs 35,861 crore in September, indicating ongoing financial retreat. Elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields, and a stronger dollar have affected investor sentiment. Despite temporary buying…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegations

Cloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will create a $1.4 million fund to aid eligible workers and incur penalties of $600,000. Additionally, Cloudera faces a two-year prohibition from the employment-based green card labour certification program. This settlement is…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Look, no hands: Euronews rode driverless in Europe's first robotaxi in Zagreb

The US firm’s robotaxi service is up and running in Zagreb in partnership with local company Verne and Chinese AI firm Pony.ai, a partnership that plans to expand across Europe. Euronews got to see how it works firsthand in Croatia.

Euronews · Oct 18

Trump Defends Russia Waiver: Order exempts sanctions, tariffs on oil buyers; bipartisan critics push back

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law, calling it a “very good decision” amid criticism from lawmakers across party lines.

The Times of India · Oct 18