H-1B uncertainty reshapes careers: Here’s why international talent is rethinking rural America

H-1B visa uncertainty is reshaping career decisions for international students and professionals, with rural America feeling the sharpest effects. As fees rise to $100,000 and immigration rules tighten, hospitals that rely heavily on foreign-trained doctors face growing recruitment risks. Experts warn that fewer international graduates may apply for US roles, potentially deepening rural healthcare shortages and accelerating financial strain across already vulnerable health systems.

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Reading scores are falling in the US: Why boys are losing ground faster than girls in class

US boys are falling behind girls in reading at an alarming rate, with the gap widening significantly by high school. This trend, exacerbated by declining overall reading scores, impacts future educational and economic prospects. Experts suggest a combination of biological and environmental factors contribute, but targeted interventions and cultural shifts could reverse this concerning pattern.

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Disagreement over economics behind latest Peak XV exits: Shailendra Singh

The three senior-level departures of Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma at Peak XV Partners have come against the backdrop of disagreements over economics and payouts, the venture capital (VC) firm’s managing director Shailendra Singh told ET in an interaction.

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Apple sets up first Education Hub in India in Bengaluru

Apple has set up an education hub in Bengaluru – its first in India and fourth globally – to offer skill-building and training programmes as well as its suite of development courses to its suppliers’ employees.

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US H-1B visa cap 2027 shifts to wage weighted selection: What you need to know and who benefits most

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will open registration for the 2027 US H-1B visa cap with a new wage weighted selection model. Employers must register beneficiaries online, pay a $215 fee, and await selection results by March 31. Higher wage roles will receive greater selection weight, reducing odds for Wage Level I submissions. The statutory cap remains unchanged, while fees and employer behaviour may influence final outcomes under updated Department of Homeland Security rules.

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California on the brink: Teachers prepare statewide strike over pay, overcrowding, and special education crisis

California could soon see widespread teacher strikes as educators across major districts prepare to protest low pay, strained working conditions, and shortages in special education staffing. With overwhelming strike approvals in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento, teachers say years of overcrowded classrooms and limited resources have pushed them to act, even as students and families brace for disruption.

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AI plan collides with funding reality as budget halves outlay

The budget decision to halve allocation for the IndiaAI Mission to Rs 1,000 crore in 2026-27 from Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal year has raised concerns over the country’s AI push, even as officials said it’s part of a deliberate strategy. Experts said building meaningful artificial intelligence capacity will require significantly higher and more sustained public investment, and warned that India risks falling behind in the global AI race if government funding does not scale up.

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