US court hears challenge to Trump administration rule ending ‘duration of status’ for international students

Trump administration faces court challenge over new US visa rules for international students A US district court has heard arguments in a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s decision to end the longstanding “duration of status” framework for international students and exchange visitors, with higher-education groups warning that the new rules could disrupt students’ academic…

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In 2001, two Seattle Mariners raised an American flag after clinching their division days after 9/11; 25 years later, that moment has become a permanent stadium statue

Seattle Mariners unveil Legacy Plaza honoring iconic 2001 flag-raising moment An iconic moment of national unity and sporting triumph after 9/11 has been turned into a permanent bronze statue at T-Mobile Park, as the Seattle Mariners unveiled a monument showing two of their legendary players carrying the American flag around the field. The monument, located…

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US automakers urge Congress to ban sale of Chinese cars in America | World News

American automakers calls Congress to block Chinese car sales/Image: Reuters A major US auto trade group is calling Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles in the country, warning that growing competition could threaten American auto production and raise data-security concerns.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents most automakers selling vehicles in the United States, requested…

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Meet Kiran Reddy, the 18-year-old Georgia teen who became the first Indian American to win Miss Teen USA

Kiran Reddy makes history just weeks after becoming first Indian American to win Miss Georgia Teen USA An 18-year-old student from Douglas, Georgia, has made history by becoming the first Indian American to win the national Miss Teen USA crown. Kiran Reddy defeated 50 other contestants during the 44th annual pageant, held at the Adrienne…

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Indian-origin man convicted of manslaughter for fatally stabbing man who asked him to stop smoking at Starbucks | World News

Indian-origin man Inderdeep Singh Gosal has been convicted of manslaughter for fatally stabbing Paul Schmidt during a confrontation over smoking at a Starbucks in downtown Vancouver.Gosal was acquitted of second-degree murder in the March 26, 2023 incident. He has been in custody since his arrest shortly after the stabbing, CTV News reported.The confrontation began after…

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A Las Vegas crossing guard steps in front of speeding car as it bears down on mother, 2 children; came within 10 feet

A routine school-morning crossing turned into a frightening near-miss in Las Vegas last week when a crossing guard stepped directly into the path of a speeding car to protect a mother and her two children. The incident happened outside Pinecrest Academy St. Rose on Wednesday morning, with dashcam footage later capturing the moment the vehicle…

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An Oakland woman answered a frantic call from someone claiming to be Charles Schwab security; minutes later, her entire $12,145 investment account had been wired away

Powell-Loggins continues to deny that she shared information with the callers. (Representational AI photo) Jazz Powell-Loggins usually does not answer calls from numbers she does not recognise. But on July 13, she decided to pick up one such call. The person on the other end claimed to be from Charles Schwab security and told her…

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Philippines court orders arrest of VP Sara Duterte over ‘assassin’ remarks targeting President’s family

A Philippine court issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over three counts of grave threats involving President Marcos Jr., the first lady, and a former House Speaker A Philippine court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over three counts of grave threats involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,…

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In 1905, a Maryland stone mansion was built on nearly 9 wooded acres; after John Harbaugh bought it for $3 million in 2013, the former Ravens coach has now sold it for $6 million

Harbaugh bought the home in the same year that he led the Ravens to their second Super Bowl victory Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has sold his historic Maryland home for $6 million, ending another connection to the city after 18 seasons with the NFL team.The stone mansion is located in Owings Mills,…

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