96% of US Colleges Say Visa Delays Are Killing Enrollment: Inside the State Department’s Catastrophic Failure

96% of US Colleges Say Visa Delays Are Killing Enrollment: Inside the State Department’s Catastrophic Failure

Priya Sharma had done everything right. The 22-year-old from Mumbai received her admission letter to a prestigious US graduate program in January, paid her deposit in February, and submitted her visa application in March—giving herself what she thought was plenty of time before the August start date. By July, she still hadn’t received a visa…

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January 6 Pipe Bomber Who Planted Devices ‘Within Feet’ of Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi Finally Arrested: FBI

January 6 Pipe Bomber Who Planted Devices ‘Within Feet’ of Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi Finally Arrested: FBI

After nearly five years the FBI has arrested someone related to the planting of pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committees on the eve of the January 6 riot. Fox News reported that authorities took Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Virginia into custody Thursday morning. The network reported that authorities have released few…

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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Charting a Sustainable Future in The Bahamas

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Charting a Sustainable Future in The Bahamas

The Bahamas is an archipelago defined by its natural beauty, but it also faces significant modern challenges. As a low-lying island nation, it is on the front lines of climate change, confronting threats from rising sea levels and increasingly intense hurricanes. These environmental pressures add to ongoing social issues like food insecurity and the need…

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WhiteBIT’s Native Coin WBT Added to Five S&P Cryptocurrency Indices

WhiteBIT’s Native Coin WBT Added to Five S&P Cryptocurrency Indices

WhiteBIT‘s coin (WBT) has been officially included in the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index, marking a significant milestone for both WhiteBIT and the broader fintech landscape of Central and Eastern Europe. The S&P BDM Index — curated by S&P Dow Jones Indices — tracks the performance of leading digital assets that meet strict…

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GOP Sen. Rejects Pete Hegseth’s Claim That Pentagon Probe Exonerates Him Over Signalgate

GOP Sen. Rejects Pete Hegseth’s Claim That Pentagon Probe Exonerates Him Over Signalgate

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis rejected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that a review by the Pentagon’s Inspector General of the incident known as Signalgate is a complete “exoneration” of his actions. Speaking to CNN, Tillis said “at some point, just take the learning experience and move on. No one can rationalize that as an exoneration.”…

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Strict or ‘Authoritarian’ Parents More Likely to Have Children With Depression, Study Finds

Strict or ‘Authoritarian’ Parents More Likely to Have Children With Depression, Study Finds

A new study found that strict or “authoritarian” parents might be negatively affecting their children, as they could be leading them down the road to depression. This parenting style emphasizes strict rules that children should follow, gives out punishments for bad behavior, and demands obedience without answering back. While many so-called “tiger mums” have praised…

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Maduro Voices Optimism After Confirming Call With Trump: ‘Everything Will Turn Out Well’

Maduro Voices Optimism After Confirming Call With Trump: ‘Everything Will Turn Out Well’

Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro confirmed that he held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on November 21, describing the conversation as respectful and potentially opening the door to renewed diplomatic engagement between the two governments. “About ten days ago the White House called the Miraflores Palace and I had a conversation with…

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Newly Released Photos From Epstein’s ‘Nuclear Bunker’ Mansion Allegedly Reveal How It Was Designed to Make Victims Panic

Newly Released Photos From Epstein’s ‘Nuclear Bunker’ Mansion Allegedly Reveal How It Was Designed to Make Victims Panic

Shocking images from Jeffrey Epstein’s private island home on Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands have revealed spaces that a body language expert says may have been deliberately designed to provoke fear and unease. The House Oversight Committee released photos and videos of the notorious sex offender’s mansion, showing rooms that include a…

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PM Hints Gambling Taxes May Rise in Autumn Budget

PM Hints Gambling Taxes May Rise in Autumn Budget

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that gambling taxes could soon be going up, though he stopped just short of saying it outright. During an interview with ITV, he said people “won’t have to wait much longer” to find out what steps the government will take. His comments were brief, but the direction of…

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