California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university | World News

California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university | World News

A California university professor has warned that a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions could weaken higher education in Texas and across the US, arguing that international recruitment has been central to the success of leading universities. In a widely shared post, Jelani Nelson, a computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said…

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MAGA activist’s home raided in California: Authorities discover 100-foot tunnel, secret bunker and illegal weapons

MAGA activist’s home raided in California: Authorities discover 100-foot tunnel, secret bunker and illegal weapons

While probing a marijuana-related tip, Shasta County law enforcement stumbled upon a concealed underground bunker brimming with illegal firearms. This shocking find, tied to a controversial MAGA supporter known for questioning election results, included assault rifles and a massive haul of ammunition. Authorities in Shasta County struck gold when, while searching for illegal marijuana, they…

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Could the UK bring back mandatory military service? What happens if you refuse | World News – The Times of India

Could the UK bring back mandatory military service? What happens if you refuse | World News – The Times of India

Though still unlikely, the idea of mandatory military service has returned to the table in Britain/ Image: Instagram@Britisharmy The UK has no plans to reintroduce conscription. Ministers have been clear on that. But rising global tensions, a shrinking army and increasingly blunt warnings from abroad have dragged the once-unthinkable idea back into public discussion, along…

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Minnesota Guard hands out coffee to anti-ICE protesters after deadly federal shooting | World News

Minnesota Guard hands out coffee to anti-ICE protesters after deadly federal shooting | World News

Minnesota National Guard troops were reportedly at the site of a federal building in Minneapolis and appeared to be distributing coffee, donuts and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters, in a moment that quickly spread online. Their arrival came amid heightened tension following a fatal shooting linked to federal immigration enforcement, which intensified anger in the…

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‘Tobacco is responsible for America’s obesity and chronic illness’: RFK Jr. says cigarette giants engineered addictive foods | World News

‘Tobacco is responsible for America’s obesity and chronic illness’: RFK Jr. says cigarette giants engineered addictive foods | World News

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed Big Tobacco for helping drive America’s obesity and chronic disease crisis by shaping the modern ultra-processed food industry. In a 77 WABC radio interview, Kennedy claimed cigarette companies, facing lawsuits and tightening regulation over smoking, diversified into food by buying major brands and…

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‘Spent .25 million hiring H-1B workers’: Texas university draws backlash over foreign hiring and claims of ‘importing labour’ | World News

‘Spent $3.25 million hiring H-1B workers’: Texas university draws backlash over foreign hiring and claims of ‘importing labour’ | World News

Texas A&M University is facing backlash after fresh claims that the public university spent around $3.25 million on H-1B visa fees and related immigration costs between 2020 and late November 2025, sponsoring hundreds of foreign workers for a wide range of roles. The figures have sparked criticism online, with some questioning whether the institution is…

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Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? The science behind the viral phenomenon |

Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? The science behind the viral phenomenon |

Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? /Image: X Across parts of the world, winter has settled in hard. Sub-zero temperatures, sudden freezes, and heavy snow are affecting many regions, and with them an unexpected side effect: sharp cracking sounds echoing through parks, streets, and back gardens. Online, dramatic videos capturing the noise, some…

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