LA prepares for the major earthquake with a large-scale simulator

LA prepares for the major earthquake with a large-scale simulator

Los Angeles experienced a jarring preview of what a significant earthquake might feel like. On September 29, the Big Shaker earthquake simulator made its way to Grand Park, offering participants a chance to feel the effects of a simulated 7.5 magnitude earthquake. For Christin Doyle, it was a more intense experience than any earthquake she […]

Eric Cantor Assumes Leadership of Major Drug Lobbying Organization PhRMA

Eric Cantor Assumes Leadership of Major Drug Lobbying Organization PhRMA

Eric Cantor, a former Republican representative from Virginia, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the organization announced on Tuesday. According to the press release, Cantor will officially start in his new position on November 9. He had represented Virginia’s 7th congressional district in […]

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Steps Back From Major Climate Case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Steps Back From Major Climate Case

Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court has decided to recuse himself from an important climate case just a week prior to the scheduled oral arguments. According to a letter from Supreme Court Clerk Scott Harris, Alito—a justice appointed by former President George W. Bush—has opted not to participate in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners […]

Legislators Suggest Major 20-30% Tax Cuts to Retain Film Production in the U.S.

Legislators Suggest Major 20-30% Tax Cuts to Retain Film Production in the U.S.

Congress Proposes Tax Breaks to Boost U.S. Film Industry A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for significant tax incentives aimed at keeping America competitive in the film industry. This initiative seeks to enhance existing state tax breaks for film, television, and streaming productions, as reported by Variety. “If this passes and aligns well, shooting […]

Major Healthcare Groups Prepare for Change as New H-1B Fee is Proposed

Major Healthcare Groups Prepare for Change as New H-1B Fee is Proposed

Recently, several major healthcare organizations voiced their strong opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed fees for H-1B visa applications. The comment period for the DHS proposal titled “Fee for Certain H-1B Petition” closed on Thursday. Among those expressing concerns were the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA), both […]