Saudi Arabia has rolled out new visa restrictions affecting travelers from 14 countries, including Nigeria, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days without the possibility of extension. The updated regulations apply to tourists, business visitors, and individuals visiting family members but exclude those applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The countries…
A 1915 movie about the life of Abraham Lincoln, previously thought lost forever, was found on Long Island. “The Heart of Lincoln,” released by Universal, is a silent film about American life during the Civil War. It was directed by and stars Francis Ford — the brother of legendary director John Ford — as the…
Google is the latest tech company rethinking how it approaches diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace as businesses face more political pressure from President Donald Trump to roll back these initiatives. The search giant will no longer set hiring goals that are tied to improving representation in the company. The move was first reported…
Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng speaks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 31, 2023. [Reuters/Blair Gable] Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the EU and uphold global trading rules in the face of threatened US tariffs, its trade minister Mary Ng told Reuters on Saturday….
Shootings in New York City dropped by 21% last month compared to January 2024 — reaching milestone low not seen in January for more than three decades, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tuesday. The drop in shootings was bolstered by a five-day streak with no shooting victims that coincided with a brutal cold snap, officials said. “Major crime was down 16.8%,…
