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The Amazon Prime settlement claim deadline falls on Monday, July 27, 2026, for eligible U.S. customers seeking up to $51. The FTC agreement covers certain users who were unintentionally enrolled or could not complete online cancellation between 2019 and 2025. Amazon Prime customers who may qualify for refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission have until Monday, July 27, 2026, to file a claim. The agreement includes a $1 billion civil

Texas flood damage has left three people dead and prompted more than 500 rescues across central and South Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla as the Nueces River receded, while officials warned of downstream flooding and expanded disaster aid efforts. Abbott surveys Cotulla flood damage Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla in La Salle County to inspect flood damage, meet residents and out

The Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce now spans nine states, with 1,947 illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations. Federal officials are urging consumers to discard recalled products sold through restaurants, food-service channels and select Walmart stores. Cyclospora outbreak reaches nine states Federal health officials said Friday, July 24, 2026, that a Cyclospora ou

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged Disha LPG tanker are safe after an attack in Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz. India’s embassy is monitoring the case as authorities assess the vessel and the source of the reported missile strike. All 28 Indian crew members confirmed safe All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha were confirmed safe after the ves

Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 15 people on Friday, July 24, 2026, including 10 at a defense industry event in the Kyiv region and five in Sloviansk, as officials opened investigations and warned of another possible large-scale missile assault. At least 15 people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on Friday, July 24, 2026, including 10 at a defense industry event in the Kyiv region and five in the ea

US visa restrictions for NRIs do not automatically affect ordinary Indian professionals, students or families. The new policy targets people linked to cyberscams, sextortion and enabling networks, while immediate family members of designated individuals may also face restrictions. The United States’ new global visa restriction policy targeting cyberscams, sextortion and related cyber-enabled crime may concern non-residen

The United States has introduced global US visa restrictions for foreign nationals linked to cyberscams, sextortion and cyber-enabled crime. The policy may also affect immediate family members and supports a broader campaign using prosecutions, sanctions and international cooperation. The United States announced a global visa restriction policy on Thursday, July 23, 2026, targeting foreign nationals responsible for or comp

Chris Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died at 83 after pancreatic cancer. A longtime teacher and civil rights activist, she attended grandson Atticus’ graduation two days before her death and was remembered for her lasting influence on her family. Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at age 83, her family said.

California wildfire home hardening can help limit damage from wind-driven embers that enter vents, collect in gutters or ignite nearby debris. CAL FIRE recommends a five-foot ember-resistant zone, regular maintenance and fire-resistant upgrades statewide. Wind-driven embers can ignite homes far from flames   California homeowners are being urged to strengthen properties ag

This Bay Area weekend guide brings together seven entertainment, food and shopping picks, including HBO Max comedy, Lauren Daigle, Gilroy and San Jose festivals, Yilian Canizares, guava cake, Sakura market and Bottom of the Hill. Schedules should be confirmed before travel. Bay Area residents have several food, music, comedy and shopping options to consider for the weekend, ranging from streaming entertainment and live per

A nationwide cetirizine recall covers four lots of 5 mg allergy tablets distributed by Rising Pharma after red dots and discoloration suggested possible ranitidine contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers, watch for severe allergic reactions and report problems. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories has voluntarily recalled four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg at the consumer level because of potent

  H-1B parents generally cannot obtain Parent PLUS loans based on H-1B status alone, even when their child is a U.S. citizen. Families may still use FAFSA, student federal loans, institutional aid, 529 funds and other financing options. An H-1B parent may help a child complete the FAFSA, but that does not automatically make the parent eligible to borrow a federal Parent PLUS loan.

  Indian parents can pay U.S. college fees from India through authorized banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Families should understand the $250,000 annual limit, current TCS rules, education-loan exemption, university instructions and currency costs. Parents living in India can send money for a child’s U.S. tuition, housing and other education expenses through authorized foreign-exchange chann

  A 529 plan for NRI families can provide tax-advantaged savings for U.S. education and certain eligible foreign colleges. Indian-American parents should verify qualified expenses, FAFSA treatment, state tax benefits and cross-border tax consequences. A 529 plan can help NRI and Indian-American families save for college without immediately sacrificing retirement funds. Contributions are made with after-tax

H-4 students can attend U.S. colleges, but H-4 status alone does not qualify them for FAFSA-based federal grants, work-study or loans. Families should explore institutional aid, merit scholarships, CSS Profile colleges and immigration-status changes. Children of H-1B workers often complete high school in the United States and apply to American colleges while remaining in H-4 dependent status. They may attend school without

FAFSA for NRI families can involve Indian tax returns, foreign income, bank balances and investments. Parents living abroad may participate without a Social Security number, but the student’s citizenship or eligible-noncitizen status determines access to federal aid. FAFSA can be confusing for NRI families whose income, tax records and assets are divided between India and the United States. The form remains relevant when

A $300,000 college-cost dilemma shows why NRI parents must balance a child’s U.S. education with retirement security. The decision should consider 529 savings, FAFSA foreign-income reporting, withdrawal taxes, scholarships and affordable college alternatives. A U.S. family earning about $550,000 annually is considering spending roughly $300,000 so its daughter can attend a preferred college. The parents have approximately $1.2 million across

A family earning $550,000 a year is considering using $300,000 of its $1.2 million retirement savings for a daughter’s preferred college. The case shows why parents must compare 529 funds, athletic aid, taxes, lost investment growth and retirement needs before committing. A high-earning U.S. family is weighing whether to spend about $300,000 on a daughter’s preferred college or preserve the money for retirement. The parents, age 48 with $1

  Canada’s C$47 million Pakistan aid package combines security funding with support for education, climate resilience and reproductive health. Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s Islamabad visit also advanced talks on trade, investment, renewable energy and agricultural cooperation. Canada Details C$47 Million Pakistan Aid Package Canada announced more than C$47.2 million in

The Trump student visa rule would replace duration of status with fixed admission periods of up to four years. F-1 and J-1 students may face new USCIS extension filings, shorter departure periods, travel effects and tighter limits on school or program changes. WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule on Friday, July 17, 2026, replacing the “duration of status” system for F-1 students, J