Trump’s $5 million 'gold card' visa opens a door for wealthy college applicants from overseas, experts say – CNBC
New York University alumni will be walking through Washington Square Park in New York on May 9, 2021. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images For years, US restrictive student visa policies have led to university admissions among international students. The “gold card” proposed by President Donald Trump could change that for wealthy university applicants. Details of […]
Experts push vaccines as measles outbreak hits multiple states
The outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico has already seen the deaths of one person, but many Americans wonder whether they are at risk and how cautious they should be. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that the global outbreak of measles will increase the likelihood of cases among unvaccinated […]
2025 retirement playbook: Experts provide tips for saving at any age – Yahoo Finance
A 2024 survey by MorningStar found that 45% of seniors who retire at the age of 65 can run out of money during their retirement. The number of workers leaving at 62 will rise to 54%. The study concluded that if more workers access and use workplace investment plans, they could prevent a crisis. The […]
Dangerous ‘gateway drug’ can lead to other substance use, addiction experts warn
The majority of American adults say they consumed alcohol at one point, but experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be “gateway drugs” for more harmful substances. According to the 2023 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than 84% of US adults reported drinking alcohol in their lifetimes. That same study found that […]
Nicaragua Exits U.N. Human Rights Council After Experts Called for Action Against Communist Regime
Nicaragua announced its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday in response to a recently released report by a group of UN experts calling for international action against worsening oppression led by dictator Daniel Ortega, his wife and “co-chairman” Rosario Murillo. Nicaragua's Foreign Minister Bardrack Gentske justified the withdrawal of the country from […]
Lawsuits targeting DOGE are meant to stop Trump’s agenda, experts say
With countless legal challenges to the Trump administration's federal spending measures, legal experts say plaintiffs in these cases are trying to block President Donald Trump's agenda as the courts probably navigate new territory. “I think this is a continuation of the war we've seen during the Biden administration over the past four years,” Zack Smith, […]
Could too much protein be making Americans fat? Experts weighed in
According to Hartman Group, a consumer research firm based in Bellevue, Washington, many Americans are obsessed with protein, with about 60% trying to increase their protein intake. From protein shakes and bars to protein pizza and carnivorous diets, Americans don't seem to get enough of the main ones. But is this too good? And is […]
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say – CNBC
Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images In the face of cuts, some taxpayers are considering whether to file returns for this season. But I'll skip your federal submission It may cost youexperts say. Josh Youngblood, a registered agent and owner of Dallas-based tax company Youngblood Group, said that he had several clients when asked if […]
Why the ‘war on inflation’ is over — even though the ‘experts’ don’t get it
The war is over: not the war in Ukraine or Gaza – I mean the war with inflation. Naturally, shoppers are still shaking around grocery aisles, and recently egg prices. Meanwhile, economists, politicians and critics continue to sweat what is called the “sticky” category of rising goods, services and wages, especially after the accelerated consumer […]
Science agency fires ‘experts’ in name of layoff equity as Trump swamp-draining rolls on
The National Science Foundation has canned experts and probation employees this week in response to a call from the Trump administration to reduce the size of its federal workforce. On Tuesday, the 168 most 1,700 NSF staff received the email and notified them that they would stop working at 1pm. At that point, there was […]