Oliver Mercer
JetBlue and United Airlines near major new Northeast Alliance
JetBlue and United Airlines plan a new alliance, enabling shared loyalty points and broader routes. Unlike past mergers,…
JetBlue cancels MacArthur to Boston Logan International Airport route launch
JetBlue canceled the MacArthur–Boston Logan route just before its scheduled launch, citing insufficient bookings and economic uncertainty. Affected…
Trump administration expands 287(g) agreements with local police
The Trump administration’s expansion of 287(g) agreements gives local police broad immigration enforcement powers, resulting in record arrests…
Philippines launches Digital Nomad Visa for global remote workers
The Philippines now offers a $35 Digital Nomad Visa, granting foreign remote workers up to two years residency…
Oklahoma international students stay as Trump administration reverses visa move
Oklahoma’s international students lost their F-1 visas in April 2025 but regained them after court challenges reversed Trump’s…
Mobile driver’s licenses must meet REAL ID rules for TSA acceptance in 2025
From May 7, 2025, only TSA-waived, REAL ID-compliant mobile driver’s licenses will be accepted at U.S. airport checkpoints.…
REAL ID offers no added benefit if you have a valid passport
Beginning May 7, 2025, you’ll need either a REAL ID or passport for U.S. domestic flights and secure…
Americans can visit the UK for up to six months without a visa
Americans may visit the UK for up to six months without a visa for specific reasons. Frequent or…
ICE Workplace Raids rise under Trump as Tom Homan vows tougher action
ICE workplace raids have intensified in 2025 under Trump and Tom Homan, targeting all undocumented immigrants and key…
How business customs differ between Singapore and the United States
Singapore and the United States have distinct business customs: Singapore emphasizes formality, hierarchy, and relationship-building, while the U.S.…
Democrats voice anger over party silence on Trump immigration crackdown
Democrats face growing outrage over a muted, fractured response to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Party infighting over measures like…
Shaqiong Fung becomes U.S. citizen at 97 despite dementia
Shaqiong Fung achieved U.S. citizenship at almost 100, overcoming dementia and age barriers. Her family’s dedicated support and…
Trump criticizes Amazon over plans to show tariffs in price labels
Amazon debated listing Trump tariff impacts on prices but canceled the plan. The White House labeled Amazon’s approach…
Southwest Airlines flight disrupted by female passenger at Chicago Midway
A Southwest Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway was disrupted when a woman undressed and defecated onboard.…
Serco scheme expands UK government asylum accommodation services
The Serco scheme lets the UK government work with Serco to house asylum seekers, run detention centers, and…