US Signals Intention To Rethink Job H-1B Lottery
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCIS are planning a reevaluation of the H-1B visa issuance system. Their recent regulatory filing indicates a move towards a weighted selection…
Many Lung Cancers Are Now in Nonsmokers. Scientists Want to Know Why.
Researchers have found that between 10% to 25% of lung cancers occur in individuals who have never smoked, a figure that can be as high as 50% in specific groups…
Banks View Heavy ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Use as Red Flag for Loan Approvals
Summary Banks are increasingly wary of customers who heavily utilise “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services, warning that this could negatively impact their chances of obtaining mortgages or credit cards.…
Science Confirms What We All Suspected: Four-Day Weeks Rule
Summary A comprehensive six-month international study has found that a four-day workweek, while maintaining the same pay, significantly enhances employee well-being, job satisfaction, and sleep quality. Burnout rates especially dropped…
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes Apple is reportedly on track to avoid daily fines from the EU by modifying its App Store…
US Signals Intention To Rethink Job H-1B Lottery
The US Department of Homeland Security signals a potential overhaul of the H-1B visa lottery system, aiming to implement a weighted selection process favouring applicants based on specific criteria. This…
Banks View Heavy ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Use as Red Flag for Loan Approvals
Summary Banks are increasingly viewing heavy usage of ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) services as a potential warning sign for loan approvals. Heavy reliance on these services may negatively impact…
Mike Lynch’s Estate and Business Partner Owe HP $944M, Court Rules
Summary The estate of Mike Lynch, who tragically passed away in a yacht accident, and his business associate have been ordered by the court to pay Hewlett-Packard (HP) over $944…
How NASA Saved a Camera From 370 Million Miles Away
Summary Nasa’s Juno mission team executed a bold recovery strategy to save its JunoCam imager, which had begun malfunctioning after exposure to Jupiter’s intense radiation. By using a technique called…
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes Apple is poised to evade substantial daily fines from the EU by revamping its App Store policies.…