Daily Archives: Dec 17, 2025

What is a planet? In 2006, the absence of one criterion stripped Pluto of its planetary status, sparking a dispute that still disturbs astronomers and the public. But under the issue of classification lies a richer, more intriguing narrative which unfolds from a chilly Arizona observatory to the stunning...

The United Nations' reimposition of "snapback" sanctions on Iran represents a watershed moment in the protracted confrontation over Tehran's nuclear policy, reinstating a package of economic and military sanctions that were suspended under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The sanctions, prompted by France, Germany, and the...

What are the consequences when the fee to employ a foreign technology worker doubles overnight? That is the question now facing Silicon Valley and Wall Street after President Donald Trump made an impromptu announcement charging a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions. The change, which took effect on...