A computational biologist's planned postdoctoral position at Harvard was halted by a new US travel ban, which expanded restrictions to 19 countries including Iran and removed student/scholar visa exemptions. This policy has impacted thousands of prospective students and scholars, forcing many to reroute their careers to Canada or Europe.
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from US immigration detention. He was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and later re-detained without lawful authority. The judge ruled his custody had no legal basis as he lacks a valid removal order and deportation plans are unworkable. The government condemned the ruling and plans to appeal.
Several US states are providing tax relief payments before the end of 2025 to help residents cope with rising living costs. Alaska, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are distributing rebates, dividends, and property tax reductions. These state-run programs offer financial support to eligible individuals and families facing economic strain.
Two Indian-origin innovators, Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan, are recognized by TIME as "Architects of AI." Anand leads Character.AI, revolutionizing consumer AI interaction, while Krishnan shapes US AI policy as a White House advisor. Their inclusion underscores the significant influence of Indian leadership in steering AI's global trajectory and its societal impact.
White House correspondent Brian Glenn found himself in a difficult position when his partner, Marjorie Taylor Greene, faced public criticism from Donald Trump. Glenn, a staunch Trump supporter, had to navigate his professional loyalty to the president with his personal relationship. He has since decided to leave his White House beat and relocate to Georgia with Greene.
Colombia has recovered the first artefacts from the San José galleon, a 1708 shipwreck long dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks.” The cannon, porcelain and macuquinas were raised under a scientific project that aims to study, not salvage, a trove valued in the billions. The find adds new depth to an ongoing legal battle and to centuries of fascination with the lost treasure.
Former CIA Director John Brennan's resurfaced interview reveals how instructors used financial leverage to pressure foreign agents into continued espionage. Brennan questioned the ethics, but was told it served national security, not blackmail. Agents' signed acknowledgments of payments could be used to ensure cooperation, a tactic resembling historical intelligence manuals.