H-1B visa freeze in Texas: Governor Greg Abbott says ‘Texans come first’ in local employment push; bans Chinese firms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (local time) ordered a freeze on H-1B visas for highly skilled workers in state agencies and universities, calling for jobs to go to qualified Texans instead of immigrants. He also announced a ban on China-linked firms from state systems. “Texans come first,” wrote Abbott on “I’m directing state agencies…

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US weather alert: Millions in New Mexico, Carolina brace for ice storm; heavy snow warning for Washington

Millions of Americans, stretching from New Mexico to the Carolinas, are preparing for a potentially devastating ice storm that could down trees, snap power lines, and leave communities without electricity for days. Meanwhile, cities including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston may receive enough snowfall to make travel extremely hazardous or nearly impossible,…

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