Appeals court rejects Trump bid to reinstate H-1B visa fee
July 25, 2026
A federal appeals court refused to reinstate the H-1B visa fee, leaving a lower court ruling in place that found the $100,000 charge was a tax.
A federal appeals court refused to reinstate the H-1B visa fee, leaving a lower court ruling in place that found the $100,000 charge was a tax.
Holstein Foundation scholarships recognize Madison Mowrer, Alexis Hoefs, and Brianna Meyer for leadership and commitment to the dairy industry.
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A new Science study suggests global language diversity peaked between 1000 B.C.E. and 1000 C.E., a linguistic golden age with tens of thousands of tongues.
Scottie Scheffler opened with a 6-under 65 to sit three shots behind Ben Kohles, who carded a career-best 62 at TPC Twin Cities to lead the 2026 3M Open.
Brianna Turner allegations of a harassment cover-up at the Indiana Fever drew a statement from the team after she weighed in on Sophie Cunningham’s remarks.
At least 40 people have died in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of legislative polls, amid protests over reserved refugee seats and a sweeping crackdown.
Singapore launched its second MRCV, Valour, at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard. The advanced mothership for unmanned systems will join the RSN from 2028.
Trump’s bid asking the Supreme Court to revisit its refusal to review the $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict has been circulated to the justices and could be addressed Aug. 17.
Researchers propose the Genie coefficient to assess how closely AI agents follow user intent, highlighting risks when proactive systems go off course.
MLB best home run bets for July 24 highlight Jake Bauers and Bryce Eldridge. Both first basemen face favorable pitching matchups with appealing prop odds.
UPSIDE Foods’ $50 million stalking-horse offer sets the floor for Believer Meats’ North Carolina plant as a court extends deadlines to attract rival bids.
Seth Meyers on Trump: the late-night host mocked the former president’s weak approval ratings, China election claims, proposed Canadian tariffs, and new voter ID demands.