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'Wicked: For Good' director Jon M. Chu discusses the importance of identity in his films

In the second "Wicked" installment, Chu explores themes of belonging and perseverance — lessons that mirror his own career.
Jon M. Chu.
Jon M. Chu.
87d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Courts order ICE not to deport man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned

Subramanyam Vedam, 64, is currently detained at a short-term holding center in Alexandria, Louisiana, that's equipped with an airstrip for deportations.
Subramanyam Vedam.
Subramanyam Vedam.
88d ago

In India, a celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win and his roots

The 34-year-old thanked his Indian-born parents, quoted a historic speech by India’s first prime minister and turned his victory rally into a Bollywood-style street party.
US-POLITICS-VOTE-NEW YORK-MAMDANI
US-POLITICS-VOTE-NEW YORK-MAMDANI
89d ago

U.S. appeals court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property

The 2-1 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could encourage other states to adopt so-called alien land laws, which were once common but fell out of favor a century ago.
A drone view shows sailboats moored next to the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and the downtown skyline in Miami
A drone view shows sailboats moored next to the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and the downtown skyline in Miami
95d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Judge's order blocking removal of man from U.S. wasn't received until after he was deported, DHS says

A federal judge said Chanthila "Shawn" Souvannarath should remain in the country so he could present what the judge called a "substantial claim of U.S. citizenship."
Immigration-Louisiana
Immigration-Louisiana

'KPop Demon Hunters' is a top Halloween costume — and Asian kids are loving the representation

Retailers are scrambling to mass produce Rumi's purple wig and gold-black jacket, and the black hanbok made iconic by demon heartthrob Jinu.
Three girls dressed up in Halloween costumes depicting characters from the girl group in KPop Demon Hunters
Three girls dressed up in Halloween costumes depicting characters from the girl group in KPop Demon Hunters
114d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Indian immigrant fights deportation after police mistake perfume labeled 'Opium' for the narcotic

Kapil Raghu, 28, was arrested in May after an officer in central Arkansas spotted the rollerball perfume bottle in his car during a routine traffic stop.
Kapil Raghu and his wife Ashley Mays.
Kapil Raghu and his wife Ashley Mays.
122d ago

Trump administration offers funding benefits to schools that agree to its agenda

The administration is asking schools, including USC, MIT and others, to freeze tuition, limit gender definitions, cap international students and more.
Brown University's campus.
Brown University's campus.
124d ago

Trump administration moves to further strip federal funding from Harvard

The government is taking steps toward debarment, or deeming Harvard unfit to do business with the government.
The exterior of Memorial Church as people walk past
The exterior of Memorial Church as people walk past

Indian students say H-1B visa changes are causing them to rethink studying in U.S.

India was by far the largest recipient of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71% of approved beneficiaries.
A U.S. H-1B Visa application form.
A U.S. H-1B Visa application form.
131d ago

Immigration

Immigration

DHS proposes overhauling H-1B visa process for higher-paid workers

The proposal comes after Trump announced plans for companies to pay a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, which are used to hire foreign workers.
A detail of a H1B visa stamp in a passport.
A detail of a H1B visa stamp in a passport.

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