21 · The New York Times
"White House proposes new H-1B fee"
Why it matters
The White House proposed a new $103,265 H-1B fee, routed through DHS after a judge struck down the earlier proclamation-based version.
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22 · The Washington Post
"An aging population in China inspires a new industry: adult children for hire"
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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23 · Business Insider
"They were Lyft drivers. Now they're cleaning Waymos."
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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24 · Puck
"Is Abercrombie's resurgence hitting a wall?"
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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25 · The Juggernaut
"When the Mahabharata Went Global"
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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