Author: Zoe Mislee
US Golden Visa: Residents of the UAE and neighboring GCC countries can now benefit from the recent reforms to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, popularly known as the US Golden Visa. Established in 1990 by the US Congress, the program offers foreign investors an opportunity to invest in qualifying government-pre-approved real estate projects in the US, with a minimum investment of $800,000, and obtain US residency and Green Cards for themselves and their families. Recent Reforms to the US Golden VisaIn March 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) changed the program, enhancing its appeal to prospective immigrants. One…
Cameron Leary Represents Sussex County in Miss New Jersey USA PageantCameron Leary, a 2020 graduate of Sparta High School, is representing Sussex County in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant, which is taking place from Thursday through Sunday at the Hilton in Parsippany. As one of 127 contestants from throughout the state, Leary hopes to use the platform to bring greater awareness to the importance of mental health.Leary was selected to compete in the state pageant after completing a selective application and interview process. She has always been a fan of Miss USA and has dreamt of competing one day.…
The Oscars have been a platform for recognizing outstanding achievements in the film industry. Throughout its history, the awards have also become a venue for breaking barriers and making history. Women have made significant contributions to the Oscars. Here are the top five notable Oscars moments that highlight female achievements. Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Historic WinBuffy Sainte-Marie is an Indigenous Canadian-American songwriter and performer who won an Oscar in 1983 for co-writing the song “Up Where We Belong” from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman”. She became the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar, making history and paving the way…
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced an 18-month-old nuclear partnership known as AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, and United States) that will enable Australia to access nuclear-powered submarines, which are stealthier and more capable than conventionally powered vessels. The move comes amid growing concerns about China’s military buildup and influence in the Indo- pacific region. The AUKUS Partnership: An OverviewThe partnership will modernize Australia’s submarine fleet by providing access to advanced technology and nuclear-powered propulsion. President Joe Biden, who appeared with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Naval Base Point Loma in…
Australia’s Nuclear Ambitions: According to four anonymous US officials, Australia is set to purchase as many as five nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the 2030s. This decision is part of the Pacific security pact called AUKUS, which includes the UK and the US. The AUKUS agreement is seen as an attempt to counter China’s growing power and influence in the region.AUKUS Agreement DetailsAt least one US submarine will visit Australian ports in the coming years, and by the late 2030s, a new class of submarines will be built using UK designs and US technology. Australia would have the option…
CISA and Girl Scouts:The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bridge the gender gap in cybersecurity. The two organizations have been working together since 2017 to create cybersecurity badges for Girl Scouts. This MOU formalizes their partnership and aims to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.Gender Gap in CybersecurityCurrently, only 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce is comprised of women, according to a report by Women in Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Ventures. This is a significant loss for the industry as women make up…
President Joe Biden has announced that he will sign Republican-backed resolution that will override the District of Columbia’s controversial new rewrite of its criminal sentencing laws. His decision marks a rare moment of Biden clashing with local leaders of the nation’s capital he backs making the 51st state.Background of D.C. Criminal Code FightLate last year, D.C. City Council approved a new local criminal code that eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for many crimes and reduces maximum sentences for crimes such as robbery and burglary. The council, which leans strongly to the left, overrode a veto from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a…
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require meat, poultry, and eggs labeled as a U.S. product to come from animals raised and slaughtered within the country. This rule is a win for U.S. ranchers who had lobbied for the change as they believed that the existing rules disadvantaged domestic producers. Background on U.S. Meat Labeling Existing labeling rules permit the use of the “Product of USA” label for meat derived from animals that were born and raised abroad and only processed in the United States. This has been a contentious issue for years, with U.S. farmers…
Walker shines in double overtime thrillerJordan Walker, the star player of the UAB men’s basketball team, has been named the Conference USA Player of the Week following his outstanding performance in the Blazers’ victory over Charlotte on Saturday. Walker’s 41-point contribution to the game put him just one point short of the UAB single-game scoring record, which he himself had set in the previous season.Record-breaking performanceIn addition to his impressive point tally, Walker also recorded four rebounds and six assists during the game, which went into double overtime. In fact, Walker was instrumental in securing the win for his team,…