Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Jet Set: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love to Travel
Carl Friedrik Sonder Ayrton Backpack This is the sleek, streamlined backpack for the man who has already perfected his travel wardrobe—he’s the poster boy for minimalism, before it was cool. It’s for the man who likes everything to have its proper place and eschews unnecessary bits and bobs, but very much appreciates high-quality craftsmanship. Made…
Read MoreNYC’s failing small landlords deserve a Rent Guidelines Board split decision
When Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his Block by Block housing plan last month — a plan that’s more anti-landlord politics than actual policy — the target on the backs of small rent-stabilized property owners grew even bigger. Small owners were already bracing for a punch to the gut this month, when the nine-member Rent Guidelines…
Read MoreMiscarriage Is Hard Enough Without the Silence
All of these options are established parts of modern reproductive care. There is no single “right” choice for anyone, and the best path depends on a person’s medical history, personal circumstances, and preference. Yet too often, physicians only present patients with expectant management as an option, and patients are left with uncertainty about how the…
Read MoreSomali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup
But Somalia has been a target of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. Trump revived a travel ban last year that covered nationals from 39 countries, including Somalia, though there are exemptions, including for “any athlete or member of an athletic team, including the coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for…
Read MoreJudge Throws Out Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
“This tax was an attack on America’s ability to attract and retain the high-skilled talent that strengthens our economy and helps us meet critical workforce needs,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who co-led the plaintiff coalition, said on Monday. The policy faced multiple legal challenges, including an ongoing appeals case by the U.S. Chamber of…
Read MoreWoman in state of ‘paranoia’ falls 10 stories down trash chute in New Jersey apartment complex
A woman in a state of “paranoia” fell 10 stories down a trash chute inside a New Jersey apartment complex – and cops suspect she was high and drunk at the time. The woman, 25, screamed as she plunged down the three-foot wide chute just after 1 p.m. in Hackensack on Sunday, WABC reported. She…
Read MoreDear Abby: I’m embarrassed that my son, daughter-in-law continue to ignore my texts
DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife, who live locally, and my son, daughter-in-law, and their son, who traveled from Georgia to Pennsylvania to visit. Since my son and family rarely see relatives, I thought it would be great to get everyone together. At the gathering,…
Read MoreHeather Locklear says she lives ‘far away’ from Hollywood and stays out of the social scene
Heather Locklear is shedding light on her life outside of Hollywood’s inner circle. Locklear was a guest on the Hollywood & Devine talk show and discussed how she had no hesitation going on the show, even though Dru Hammer and John Luciano only launched it a month ago. “You’re a friend. You’re not a Hollywood friend,” Luciano said,…
Read MoreKnicks fans clash with cops in chaotic scene outside Bryant Park Game 3 watch party
Rowdy Knicks fanatics clashed with cops outside Bryant Park’s Game 3 watch party Monday night – including at least one who hurled a bottle at an officer. The sea of fans was already teetering over the edge just one hour after tip-off, as many didn’t make it inside the official watch park of the Knicks-Spurs…
Read MoreKnicks get unexpected Jordan Clarkson contribution as bench thrives in NBA Finals
The Knicks bench keeps on producing, and this time, one of the contributors was unlikely. Jose Alvarado was expected. Jordan Clarkson was not. Their production, however, wasn’t enough to extend the franchise-record 13-game playoff winning streak, as the Knicks started slow and faltered late in a 115-11 setback Monday to the Spurs in Game 3…
Read MoreKnicks drop Game 3 at raucous MSG as Spurs strike back in NBA Finals
The first NBA Finals game in Manhattan since 1999 had Madison Square rocking. But the Knicks couldn’t make more magic happen in a 115-111 Game 3 loss to the Spurs on Monday night. New York struggled to get the offense rolling in the second half and was outscored in both the third and fourth quarters.…
Read MoreJudge blocks $100,000 fee for H-1B visas imposed by Trump
H-1B visas allow employers to hire international talent for specialty jobs, particularly in the tech industry. Recipients are lawfully typically admitted to the U.S. for three years, but they are not lawful permanent residents. Source link
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