Could China’s new K visa reshape the global competition for top talent? Beijing certainly aims to do just that. Officially rolled out this month, the visa is aimed at young foreign professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It targets graduates and professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM from…
For years, many democracy experts have warned that U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing the country toward authoritarianism. During his first term, they raised alarm bells as Trump repeatedly tested democratic guardrails with unprecedented and, at times, incendiary actions—particularly his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election. When Trump was reelected last year,…
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where we have some exciting personnel news to start with: Rachel Oswald has joined our news team! Rachel comes to FP from CQ Roll Call, where she spent more than a decade covering foreign policy on Capitol Hill, and we’re already geeking out with her on all things…
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners are making plans for phase four of maintenance and facility improvements for Hamilton County Schools. At Wednesday’s meeting, commissioners discussed a resolution that would set aside $13.5 million for improvements. That allocation includes repairs at the Chattanooga School for Arts and Science and to bring a turf field to…
Though REX and Osprey did not launch the dogecoin ETF under the new ruleset, instead taking an alternative route involving separate legal provisions to ensure it won the race to market, analysts expect the SEC’s new listing standards to tee up a proliferation of crypto ETFs in the US. Under the ruleset, any crypto coin…
In Yellowstone National Park, bison aren’t just iconic wildlife; they’re quiet ecosystem engineers. Once nearly wiped out, these massive grazers are now reshaping entire landscapes in ways scientists say could transform how we think about conservation, as reported by Phys.org. Bison were hunted to near extinction in the 1800s, with only 23 surviving in Yellowstone…
Promising new research could hold the key to combating a widespread invasive plant found throughout North America. The University of Minnesota posted an article about a study that examined fungi samples collected from dying buckthorn on 19 sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Of the 120 fungal species collected, 46 were identified as potential sources for…
The Chattanooga Airport now has a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Enrollment Center. The Global Entry program allows pre-approved international travelers to speed their entry into the United States with a more streamlined customs clearance. Applicants can complete their Global Entry enrollment process now in Chattanooga. Before, applicants had to travel to Atlanta…
Diljit Dosanjh Aura Tour 2025 In Hong Kong: Tickets, Venue & Travel Guide After electrifying crowds across North America, Europe, Australia, and India, superstar Diljit Dosanjh is bringing his Aura Tour 2025 to Hong Kong. Fans in Asia can finally rejoice, as this is one of his very few stops in the region. Diljit Dosanjh…
Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front is home to some of the oldest trees in North America, but new research shows these ancient trees are now facing their greatest challenge yet. What’s happening? An invasive fungus called white pine blister rust is spreading rapidly through Montana’s limber pine forests. Brought to North America in the 1930s, the…