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Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

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12 Aug 2025 22:10 PM 784 views

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

Visa & Immigration

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

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01 Aug 2025 17:19 PM 677 views

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

Education & Training

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c

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29 Jul 2025 11:42 AM 663 views

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c

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President Trump Urges Tech Giants to Stop Hiring in India, Focus on American Jobs

US President Donald Trump has sent a strong message to tech giants like Google and Microsoft, demanding they stop hiring workers overseas, particularly in countries like India. During an AI summit in Washington, Trump emphasized that American companies should focus on creating jobs at home instead of outsourcing to countries like China and India. The president criticized the tech industry's "globalist mindset," which he believes has ignored the i

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24 Jul 2025 05:56 AM 1.23k views

President Trump Urges Tech Giants to Stop Hiring in India, Focus on American Jobs

US President Donald Trump has sent a strong message to tech giants like Google and Microsoft, demanding they stop hiring workers overseas, particularly in countries like India. During an AI summit in Washington, Trump emphasized that American companies should focus on creating jobs at home instead of outsourcing to countries like China and India. The president criticized the tech industry's "globalist mindset," which he believes has ignored the i

General

Apple Spends $500 Million on Bay Area Real Estate in One Week

Apple has made headlines with its latest real estate investment spree, spending over half a billion dollars in just one week. The tech giant finalized two major property purchases in Silicon Valley, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. On June 24, Apple closed a deal to acquire the 220,000-square-foot Cupertino Gateway complex for $166.9 million. Located on North Tantau Avenue in Cupe

Real Estate

04 Jul 2025 09:09 AM 846 views

Apple Spends $500 Million on Bay Area Real Estate in One Week

Apple has made headlines with its latest real estate investment spree, spending over half a billion dollars in just one week. The tech giant finalized two major property purchases in Silicon Valley, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. On June 24, Apple closed a deal to acquire the 220,000-square-foot Cupertino Gateway complex for $166.9 million. Located on North Tantau Avenue in Cupe

Real Estate

Remote Job Fraud Case in US: Soham Parekh Sparks Outrage Among Startup Founders

A growing controversy is unfolding in Silicon Valley involving Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has allegedly held multiple full-time jobs at different startups without informing any of his employers. The case has sent shockwaves across the startup ecosystem, especially among early-stage founders who believed they had hired a promising and committed candidate. Now, they are left grappling with what they see as deception, resume fabrication, and a major breach of trust in the age

General

03 Jul 2025 13:50 PM 1.02k views

Remote Job Fraud Case in US: Soham Parekh Sparks Outrage Among Startup Founders

A growing controversy is unfolding in Silicon Valley involving Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has allegedly held multiple full-time jobs at different startups without informing any of his employers. The case has sent shockwaves across the startup ecosystem, especially among early-stage founders who believed they had hired a promising and committed candidate. Now, they are left grappling with what they see as deception, resume fabrication, and a major breach of trust in the age

General

San Jose cancels landmark art project, shifts focus to new park vision

A high-profile project to create a new public art landmark in downtown San Jose has officially been canceled as the nonprofit behind the initiative repositions its focus toward a broader and more community-centric redesign of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. After several years of planning and fundraising, the once-anticipated “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture will no longer be pursued. The nonprofit, which raised over $3.3 million in its quest to realize the ambitious project, n

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23 Jun 2025 03:25 AM 731 views

San Jose cancels landmark art project, shifts focus to new park vision

A high-profile project to create a new public art landmark in downtown San Jose has officially been canceled as the nonprofit behind the initiative repositions its focus toward a broader and more community-centric redesign of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. After several years of planning and fundraising, the once-anticipated “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture will no longer be pursued. The nonprofit, which raised over $3.3 million in its quest to realize the ambitious project, n

Entertainment

Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X

In a revelation that underscores just how crucial Neal Mohan is to Google’s long-term strategy, it was disclosed in a recent podcast with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath that Google once paid Mohan a staggering $100 million in stock to stop him from leaving for Twitter. This high-stakes retention move occurred back in 2011, at a time when Twitter (now X) was aggressively pursuing top-tier talent to lead its product team, and had approached Mohan for the position of Chief Product Officer.

Internet & Technology

28 May 2025 03:20 AM 958 views

Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X

In a revelation that underscores just how crucial Neal Mohan is to Google’s long-term strategy, it was disclosed in a recent podcast with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath that Google once paid Mohan a staggering $100 million in stock to stop him from leaving for Twitter. This high-stakes retention move occurred back in 2011, at a time when Twitter (now X) was aggressively pursuing top-tier talent to lead its product team, and had approached Mohan for the position of Chief Product Officer.

Internet & Technology

San Jose airport promotes small business growth ahead of global sports events

San Jose Mineta International Airport is undergoing a transformative shift in how it engages with travelers, by reimagining its retail experience to reflect the local culture and support small businesses. The airport has revamped its concession program to attract local vendors, giving them valuable exposure and a unique platform to showcase the best of what San Jose has to offer. This initiative is not just about food and merchandise—it’s about creating a deeper connection between

Business

19 May 2025 06:16 AM 788 views

San Jose airport promotes small business growth ahead of global sports events

San Jose Mineta International Airport is undergoing a transformative shift in how it engages with travelers, by reimagining its retail experience to reflect the local culture and support small businesses. The airport has revamped its concession program to attract local vendors, giving them valuable exposure and a unique platform to showcase the best of what San Jose has to offer. This initiative is not just about food and merchandise—it’s about creating a deeper connection between

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Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

President Trump Urges Tech Giants to Stop Hiring in India, Focus on American Jobs

President Trump Urges Tech Giants to Stop Hiring in India, Focus on American Jobs

Apple Spends $500 Million on Bay Area Real Estate in One Week

Apple Spends $500 Million on Bay Area Real Estate in One Week

Remote Job Fraud Case in US: Soham Parekh Sparks Outrage Among Startup Founders

Remote Job Fraud Case in US: Soham Parekh Sparks Outrage Among Startup Founders

San Jose cancels landmark art project, shifts focus to new park vision

San Jose cancels landmark art project, shifts focus to new park vision

Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X

Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X

San Jose airport promotes small business growth ahead of global sports events

San Jose airport promotes small business growth ahead of global sports events

US revokes visas of Indian corporate families over fentanyl precursor links

How Experts Figure What to Focus On ?

US–Venezuela crisis – US-Venezuela crisis: Nicolas Maduro transferred to Brooklyn jail after US court appearance

Chicago Suburbs Storm Damage Topples Trees, Cuts Power to Thousands

Eurostar suspends all services after Channel Tunnel power failure during peak holiday travel

Minnesota school district reports ICE detention of students, including a 5-year-old

Elon Musk's Tesla and the Impact of H-1B Visa Changes

Pat Green hosts benefit concert after losing family in Texas flood disaster

Russia Ukraine war losses rise amid drone escalation

Starved Rock State Park Family Day Trip Guide: Trails, Views and Tips

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