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How immigrant doctors fill critical gap in U.S. healthcare system

Posted on December 5, 2025December 7, 2025 by Liz Mineo, Harvard Staff Writer

Science historian explores roots of American physician shortage and how to fix it A man exits the transit area after clearing immigration and customs on arrival at Dulles International Airport in Dulles,…

USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Periods for Certain Employment Authorization Documents

Posted on December 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo: Dreamstime WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to its Policy Manual that reduce the maximum validity periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain categories of…

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Posted on December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 by Humeyra Pamuk

U.S. flag and U.S. H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting…

A First in City History: Mamta Singh Rises to Jersey City Council

Posted on December 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Mamta Singh Becomes First Indian American Elected in Jersey City, Marking Historic Shift – Photo Credit: Mamta Singh New Jersey — Jersey City voters made history this week, electing Mamta Singh as…

Congressional Candidate Neil Khot Outlines Vision for Revitalizing Illinois’ 8th District

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Photo: Neil Khot Chicago, IL — In a comprehensive and candid discussion, Illinois congressional candidate Neil Khot sat down for an exclusive interview to talk about his background, priorities, and plans for…

The FDA’s leaked covid memo (by vaccine regulator Vinay Prasad) is reckless and dangerous

Posted on December 3, 2025December 4, 2025 by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion

FILE PHOTO: National Guard personnel and pharmacists from Safeway and Albertsons administer vaccines at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mass vaccination site at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Ridgefield,…

Kellie (Mitra) Doucette Named New Jersey’s First Chief Operating Officer

Posted on December 2, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Kellie (Mitra) Doucette | Photo courtesy: Linkedin TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Kellie Doucette as New Jersey’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created position aimed at modernizing…

BSC Karaoke Club Chicago Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Bollywood Legend Dharmendra

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Jayanti Oza

BSC Karaoke Club members pay tribute to Bollywood legend Dharmendra during a special memorial event in Chicago. *Chicago, IL – November 30:* The BSC Karaoke Club of Chicago organized a special memorial…

Surgeon par excellence: Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez Della Valle of the Hospital for Special Surgery

Posted on December 2, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez Della Valle, a New York City-based surgeon is an expert in reconstructive surgery of the hip and the knee, including hip and knee replacements as well as joint reserving…

Campbell’s executive says products are for poor people, mocks Indians, lawsuit claims

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Victoria Craw, Emily Heil, The Washington Post

Screenshot from The Washington Post video on the Campbell’s employee’s taped interview. A senior executive at the Campbell’s Co. has been placed on leave after a lawsuit filed by a former employee…

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