A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more e
There is a new player in the crypto world. Donut Labs has just secured $7 million in a pre-seed round. This money comes from a mix of well-known investors. Hongshan, BITKRAFT, and HackVC are leading the charge. Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers Fund, Altos, Orthogonal Ventures, Vessel Ventures,
The race for Boston's mayoral seat is heating up, with a significant chunk of money pouring in from a group called "Your City, Your Future. " This group, backing Josh Kraft, has decided to spend an extra $989, 000 on ads. This brings their total spending on negative ads against the current mayor, Mi
AI is transforming the business world, and Chinese companies are at the forefront of this revolution. Jerry Ye, a Caltech graduate, returned to China in 2017 to establish Whale, a global AI company. Whale specializes in AI software and hardware for retailers, boasting clients like Starbucks, Xiaomi,
The mayor of New York City is in a legal battle with the city's Campaign Finance Board. The issue? The board has refused to give the mayor $3. 4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign. The mayor's team argues that the board's decision is unfair and based on a dismissed federal indictm
Harvard University is in the middle of a heated dispute with the federal government. The current administration is looking into pulling back a significant amount of money from the university. This move is part of a larger conflict that has been brewing for some time. The administration is eyeing ar
The debate over transgender athletes competing in female sports has sparked a heated exchange between former President Trump and California Governor Newsom. The controversy began when a 16-year-old transgender athlete participated in the state track and field qualifiers. This event triggered a stron
A significant legal battle unfolded when several public radio stations, including three from Colorado, took a stand against the Trump administration. They filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging an executive order aimed at cutting off federal funds to NPR and PBS. The order, issued in early Ma
The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in rem
A recent gathering in Prince Rupert brought together local governments from northern British Columbia. They discussed various issues and came up with 23 resolutions. These resolutions cover a wide range of topics, from housing and crime to conservation and healthcare. Healthcare was a big topic. Th
