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A sign shows the location of an immigration court in New York City. In July, 16 more immigration judges were fired. Adam Gray/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adam Gray/Getty Images Another round of immigration judges received an email on Friday informing them they are being let go, NPR has learned, adding to the growing list of immigration court personnel cut by President Trump amid his efforts to speed up deportations of immigrants without legal status. Fifteen immigration judges learned that they would be put on leave and that their employment would terminate on July 22, according to two people…

“If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago,” the world’s richest man said [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Tesla will give its shareholders the option to invest in artificial intelligence startup xAI, billionaire owner of both companies Elon Musk said on his social media platform X.”It’s not up to me… We will have a shareholder vote on the matter,” Musk said in response to a social media user suggesting that the electric car maker take a stake in xAI, which recently acquired X.”If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI…

This is the sixth installment of our new bimonthly column Crews on Cruise, spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world’s most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders.Ante Benic was born and raised in a small, beautiful town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. “The sea was always a big part of my life,” he says. “Since I was a kid, I knew exactly where I wanted to end up.”At age 14, Benic moved to Dubrovnik to attend nautical high school. After serving for one year as a cadet on cargo ships,…

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will campaign for mayor of New York City as an independent candidate, staying in a crowded field running against surging left-wing Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. In a video, Cuomo, who last month suffered a bruising loss to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, announced he was making another run to combat the progressive Mamdani, who he said “offers slick slogans but no real solutions.” “The fight to save our city isn’t over,” Cuomo said. “Only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general election is in November and I…

Out-of-pocket expenditures remain a major barrier to healthcare access, despite existing health insurance programmes, highlighting the need for more effective and comprehensive coverage solutions |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images About one in every five women in the WHO Southeast Asia Region, including India, are covered under a health insurance, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated.One in eight women in the region — defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) — were enrolled in social security schemes. At the same time, only one in thirteen had privately purchased or…

Workers unloading cartons of liquor off a truck at the Elite TASMAC shop at Anna Nagar in Chennai. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (Tasmac) has increased the salaries of its shop personnel while also implementing penalties for those who overcharge customers.The board of Tasmac in its 218th meeting held in April had authorised the Managing Director to implement the enhancement of ₹2,000 in the consolidated pay of all shop personnel with effect from April 1, 2025, based on the announcement made by Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise at the Legislative Assembly on…

Bouyed by the success of its recent flagships, smartphone brand vivo is on a premiumisation journey where it wants to localise at an experience level, not limiting itself to manufacturing in India. “In the near future, you will see more actions in the premium segment. We want to be a long term player in premium segment and that is why we are increasing the product portfolio in the segment, catering to the needs of different consumers,” Vikas Tagra, Head of Product Management, vivo India told indianexpress.com days before the company announced the new X Fold5 and X200 FE. Highlighting how…

Zelensky proposed current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (July 14, 2025) proposed current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister.”The vast experience of Denys Shmyhal will certainly be valuable in the position of minister of defence of Ukraine. This is precisely the area where the country’s maximum resources, maximum tasks and a great deal of responsibility are currently concentrated,” Mr. Zelensky said in his nightly video address.Mr. Zelensky said he counted on backing from parliament for the new configuration of his government. He…

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has announced that it has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Incyte Corporation regarding litigation related to LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib). | Photo Credit: Reuters Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has announced that it has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Incyte Corporation regarding litigation related to LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib).“Under the terms of agreement, the parties will seek dismissal of the pending LEQSELVI litigation in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Sun and Incyte will mutually release each other of all claims that were raised or could have been raised in that litigation,” Sun…

Television actor Dipika Kakar, who revealed in May 2025 that she has been diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer, recently began targeted therapy following a major 14-hour surgery to remove a tumour.  In her latest vlog, Dipika offered a heartfelt update on her ongoing treatment, while her husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, also shared how the journey is unfolding for their family. “From today, Dipika’s targeted therapy medicine has started. It’s the first day, and so far she is feeling fine,” Shoaib said in his vlog.  Dipika clarified that she was feeling tired because she had spent the entire day out…