Imagine a world where America doesn't just welcome immigrants, but handpicks the best and brightest from across the globe. Sounds like a dream? It could be reality with a smarter immigration system. The current H-1B visa program lets U. S. companies hire skilled foreign workers. But it's not perfect
The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti
In Ethiopia, certain behaviors during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. These include having babies too close together, starting or ending childbearing too early or late, and having many children. These are called high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB). Understanding why some people do this more
Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t
In Indian homes, burning stuff like wood and crop waste for cooking is a big part of why people get tuberculosis (TB). It's not just poverty or where you live that causes TB – the smoke from these fuels is also a major factor, making up about 26% of cases. This study, done between 2019 and 2021, loo
2024 wasn't a great year for many restaurant chains. With consumers cutting back on dining out due to inflation, sales took a hit. This led to some big names shutting down underperforming locations. Wendy's, for instance, closed 140 restaurants by the end of the year. Their CEO, Kirk Tanner, said th
As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro
California's tech titans, including those from Google and Meta, are eager to win over President-elect Trump. Why? The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to migrate to the U. S. , is at stake. This visa is crucial for tech companies, who use it to fill gaps in the workforce. Howe
In early 2025, the crypto market is thriving, thanks to a favorable economic and political environment, notes Grayscale's Zach Pandl. He shared in a CNBC Pro Talks interview that 2024 was a fantastic year for crypto, driven by a strong economy and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts. Bitcoin, i
PAX Global Technology, listed as HK:0327, has some bad news for its investors. The company expects its profits to take a big hit, likely dropping by 30% to 40% by the end of 2024 compared to the previous year. This news comes as a shock because of several factors. First, the global economy is creat
