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British Airways Reinstates Bottled Water After Passenger Revolt
After a June 16–22, 2025 trial that replaced bottled water with paper cups in Economy and Premium Economy,…
UA770 Diverts to Heathrow After Suspected Cabin Pressurization Anomaly
UA770 diverted to London Heathrow on May 27, 2025 after a suspected cabin pressurization anomaly; it landed safely…
Q2 2025 Performance Report: North American Benchmark Airlines Overview
Q2 2025 saw record revenues for some North American airlines but lower profits overall. International and premium demand…
Syria TPS extended to September 2025; HIV alone not a bar
DHS extended Syrian TPS to September 30, 2025, allowing renewals and new applications; HIV status alone does not…
Trump Official Brands H‑1B System a “Scam,” Promises Major Overhaul
DHS’s Modernization Final Rule (effective Jan 17, 2025) tightens H-1B criteria, mandates Form I-129 (01/17/25), extends cap-gap to…
ICE in Massachusetts: Agents Growing More Aggressive to Boost Arrests
Operation Patriot in May 2025 saw 1,461 ICE arrests in Massachusetts amid policy rollbacks and $170 billion in…
International Students Return to U.S. Campuses After Rocky Summer
For 2025–2026, U.S. international student enrollment is forecast to drop sharply—30–40% in new enrollments and about 15% overall.…
Emboldened Democrats Mobilize Against Trump’s 2025 Immigration Agenda
In 2025 the administration enacted laws and orders that cut immigrant benefits, expanded detention (with $45 billion reserved),…
Why Trump Aides Push to Overhaul the H‑1B Visa Program Now
A draft wage-based H-1B selection cleared OIRA in August 2025; if finalized it will rank registrations by salary,…
Tunisia’s e‑Visa Tender Declared Unsuccessful, Launch Delayed
On August 26, 2025 Tunisia halted its e-Visa tender after eight bids failed to meet strict technical and…
Hudson Valley Patriots Urge Lawmakers to Challenge ICE Tactics Now
Hudson Valley activists pressed local officials on Aug 27, 2025 to condemn ICE raids and limit cooperation after…
Sarasota case shows 287(g) crackdown fueling self-deportation surge
After a May 2025 traffic stop, 22-year-old Maria Martinez chose voluntary departure when an ICE hold led to…
USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization Applicants
USCIS resumed neighborhood checks for naturalization in August 2025 under PM-602-0189, allowing discretionary third-party contacts to verify residency…
Trump to Admit 600,000 Chinese Students Amid Trade Talks, MAGA Fury
President Trump announced admitting up to 600,000 Chinese students on August 25, 2025, doubling current numbers while retaining…
Frontier Airlines Pledges to Be #1 Low‑Fare Carrier in Top 20 U.S. Metros
Frontier pledged on August 26, 2025 to dominate low fares in the top 20 U.S. metros, adding 20…