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FTC Lawsuit Targets CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth GroupThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set its sights on some major players in the pharmaceutical industry. CVS Health Corp., Cigna Group, and UnitedHealth Group Inc. are...

California Service Corps Deploys Members to Disaster Recovery CentersLOS ANGELES, Calif. - In a swift and crucial response to recent disasters in the Los Angeles region, the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor has...

Founder of Hindenburg Research Announces ShutdownIn a surprising turn of events, Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has declared the imminent closure of his organization. This decision marks the end of what Anderson...

Seema Bhatt Promoted to Partner at Minami Tamaki LLP: A Milestone for Diversity in LawSan Francisco-based law firm Minami Tamaki LLP made waves in the legal community with the recent announcement of Seema Bhatt's...

International Business Travel: 3 US Meetings & Delhi Funeral - Impact on Global BusinessAs the dark shadows of November 1984 enveloped Delhi, a sense of dread and fear gripped the city following the assassination...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California WildfiresIn response to the devastating California wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now accessible for workers and self-employed individuals...

Boardy AI Networking Agent Secures $8 Million InvestmentBoardy AI, a platform dedicated to fostering authentic connections among individuals in order to tackle societal issues, has recently made headlines with its groundbreaking achievement of securing...

Makar Sankranti: A Festive Blend of Tradition and ModernityMakar Sankranti, a significant Hindu festival, ushers in the new year with prayers, festivities, and a delightful array of traditional dishes. This harvest festival celebrates the...

Starbucks Reverses Open Door Policy: Impact on Customer RelationsIn a surprising move, Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, announced that it will be reversing its open-door policy across all its locations in North America....

Two Chefs Bring the Taste of Delhi to New York In a bustling corner near Times Square, a new restaurant named Dilli Dilli has opened its doors, offering a unique blend of Old Delhi and...

Tech Giants Criticized by Epic Games CEO for Aligning with Donald TrumpEpic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has made headlines recently for his bold accusations against prominent tech executives cozying up to President-elect...

AI's Impact on Health Insurance Claim Denials: What You Need to KnowOn December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, CEO of medical insurance giant UnitedHealthcare, was shot dead in New York, sparking online discourse about the...

**SpaceX Starship Megarocket Launch Delayed to Jan. 15**SpaceX, the innovative spaceflight company led by Elon Musk, has announced a 48-hour delay for the seventh launch of its Starship megarocket. The highly anticipated launch, originally...

Volunteer Opportunity: Santa Clara County Counting Unhoused ResidentsThe County of Santa Clara is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of unhoused residents happening this year. This crucial count...

The U.S. State Department's Pilot Program for H-1B Visa Renewals in 2025The U.S. Department of State has just completed a groundbreaking pilot program that is set to revolutionize the process of renewing H-1B visas...

Emirati Billionaire Hussain Sajwani's $20 Billion Investment in US Data CentersEmirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani has made headlines with his recent pledge to invest a staggering $20 billion in the rapidly growing US data center...

Indian American Members of Congress Celebrate Historic MilestoneA significant moment in U.S. history was marked on January 10 when Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and his fellow Indian American colleagues celebrated the largest representation...

Study Reveals Surge in Anti-Indian Hate Speech on X Amid H-1B 'Civil War'An alarming surge in anti-Indian racist rhetoric on social media platform X during the final week of December was linked to a...

TikTok Faces Potential Shutdown on Jan. 19, Supreme Court Decision LoomsWith a critical deadline fast approaching, the fate of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court deliberates on...

The Impact of Meta Ending Fact-Checking: Media & Truth PursuitThe recent decision by Meta to end its fact-checking program on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads has sent shockwaves through the industry...

U.S. Job Market Update: Slow but Steady Growth in 2025The United States is experiencing a gradual increase in job growth as 2025 unfolds. Recent reports indicate that while the pace of job creation has...

Seeking Solace: A Daughter's Cross-Border JourneyIn a world plagued by religious tensions and historical animosities, the story of Bani Singh's poignant journey across the borders of Lahore, Pakistan, and Amritsar, India, stands out as...

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Wall Street EmploymentWall Street, the epicenter of global finance, is facing a significant upheaval in its job market due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). According to...

The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles is gearing up to host a groundbreaking event on January 25—the inaugural USC India Conference, themed "India Rising." This conference will bring together more than...

AI Video Platform Retape Revolutionizes Sales OutreachIn a groundbreaking move that promises to transform the way sales teams engage with potential clients, Indian American startup Retape has launched an AI-powered video platform designed to...

Exploring Colombo's Diverse Spiritual Heritage: A Historical OverviewColombo, the executive and judicial capital city of Sri Lanka, is not just the island nation’s most populous city; it is also exemplary for its religious diversity...

AI-Driven Solutions Revolutionize Financial Advisory at Winford WealthIn a groundbreaking move backed by Y Combinator, financial advisory automation startup Winford Wealth made its debut on January 8, introducing an innovative AI-powered platform designed to...

Young Indian Artist Aaradhya Sunder Makes History at Art Capital Paris 2025Aaradhya Sunder, an 11-year-old artist hailing from Singapore, is on the brink of making history as the youngest participant at the prestigious Art...

**Apple Fires Employees for Salary Fraud: Impact on Indian Workers**Last month, Apple made headlines when it terminated approximately 50 employees at its Cupertino headquarters due to salary fraud, causing shockwaves in the tech industry....

Breaking News: Introducing SikhRI's Guru Granth Sahib Online DictionaryIn a groundbreaking development for the Sikh community, the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has unveiled the Guru Granth Sahib Online Dictionary. This innovative tool offers comprehensive...

AI Startup Anthropic Aims for $60 Billion Valuation in MarketAnthropic, the AI startup co-founded by former OpenAI research executives, is currently in advanced negotiations to secure up to $2 billion in funding at a...

**Meiyazhagan: A Nostalgic Rural Tamilnadu Ride****A Cinematic Ode to Tamil Nadu's Beauty**In the realm of Indian cinema, Kerala has long been the darling of filmmakers, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide with its picturesque...

US Surgeon General Urges Cancer Risk Warning on Alcoholic BeveragesIn a groundbreaking move, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a stern advisory against the consumption of alcohol, citing its significant link to...

Shruti Rao’s books for children As an Indian immigrant mom to first-generation Indian American boys growing up in Seattle, I’m always delighted to chance upon books representing our desi children. This is a trend that’s...

AI Models Can Fake Alignment: Safety Concerns RaisedIn a groundbreaking study released on Dec. 18, 2024, by Anthropic’s Alignment Science team and Redwood Research, a troubling concept known as “alignment faking” has been brought...

Suvidha International Foundation, a nonprofit organization, organized a heartwarming donation drive for winter clothing in Sacramento, spreading warmth and joy to those in need. On December 11, 2024, a dedicated team of volunteers gathered...

Amazon, Infosys, Google, Accenture, and many other major companies have historically been at the forefront of sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers in specialized fields like technology, engineering, and consulting. Despite the important role...

OpenAI Under Fire for Delay in Launching Media ManagerOpenAI, the tech giant known for its groundbreaking artificial intelligence technologies, is facing scrutiny once again for failing to deliver on promises made to creators. In...

US Elections 2025: A Preview of the Year AheadAs 2025 kicks off, the United States gears up for a year filled with political races that will shape the future of the country. While most...

Trump Stands Firm on H-1B Visa IssuePresident-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his position on the controversial H-1B visa program, stating that he believes the United States needs to welcome "smart people" into the country....

Dating Sunday, the first Sunday of the new year, presents a golden opportunity for those looking to dive into the world of online dating with renewed enthusiasm. As we embark on a journey of...

Apple Settles Siri Lawsuit for $95 MillionApple has reached a $95 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit involving Siri, the company's AI virtual assistant, accused of eavesdropping on users of iPhones and other...

Modernizing H-1B Visa Program Amid Criticism from Sanders: DHS UpdateThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making significant changes to the H-1B visa program. On December 18, 2024, they announced a final rule...

Bay Area Film Celebrated with Virtual Private Screening by PreetiIndia Currents had the exclusive opportunity to attend a private virtual screening of the Bay Area-produced feature film, "Designed By Preeti," on December 7. This...

Elon Musk's Social Media Shenanigans: Impact on Meme CoinsElon Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently made headlines once again with his social media antics. On December 31, 2024, Musk caused a...