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Cyber Monday 2017 shopping soars to $6.59 billion amid high consumer confidence
Photo: Intel Free Press/Wikimedia Commons Americans spent $ 6.59 billion this Cyber Monday, making it the largest online shopping day with phone sales touching $ 2 billion in a single day for the first time. The...Nov 28, 2017 934 0 -
Saying goodbye to Net Neutrality – what’s your (s)take?
Photo: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons This month the Federal Communications Commission announced its intent to eliminate rules that currently make the Internet available to all without any discrimination in speed and content just like other utilities under...Nov 27, 2017 1900 0 -
Just 1 in 10 American adults consume enough vegetables and fruits- New Study
Photo: Kcdtsg/Wikimedia Commons Rich in fibers and vitamins and low in fat, vegetables have long been known as hugely beneficial part of the diet. But lately, Americans seem to be turning away from fruits and vegetables...Nov 27, 2017 1170 0 -
‘Angels Within’ creates excitement ahead of Sunday’s D.C. premiere
In a time of conflicting clamor, it is hard for those serving quietly to make their voices heard. Noor Naghmi, a Pakistani-American actor and producer, has attempted to give voice to medical doctors from his country...Nov 26, 2017 2425 0 -
Islamabad deploys military to quell violent protests
A crowd of religious zealots blocking entrance to capital Islamabad for weeks turned violent Saturday in the face of Police crackdown after which the government deployed army to quell the protesters. The protesters belonging to Tehreek-e-Labaiq...Nov 25, 2017 1023 0 -
Foreign student enrollment at US institutions up by 104% since recession
Harvard Square Harvard Yard Photo: User:Chensiyuan/Wikimedia Commons The United States has long prided itself on hosting some of the world’s top institutions of higher learning that attract talent from around the world. But the 2008 year...Nov 24, 2017 1633 0 -
Pakistani-American scholar speaks at synagogue with call for enlightened dialogue
Photo: Author American minorities have been the target of political rhetoric and discrimination since last year’s election which saw President Donald Trump claim the White House. Anti-Semitic attacks have sharply risen this past year according to...Nov 22, 2017 6247 0 -
How immigrants are vital to Virginia’s vibrant economy
A view of skyline in Tysons, Photo: Lluck002/Wikimedia Commons The unemployment rate in Virginia is the lowest in years at 3.6 percent. The state is home to three of the wealthiest American counties – Loudoun, Arlington...Nov 21, 2017 1983 0 -
World economy not creating enough jobs leaving more young people unemployed
Young women look for work at a job centre in Tianjin, China. Photo: ILO The disconnect between world economic growth and job creation is likely to widen next year with more young people worldwide feared to...Nov 21, 2017 1230 0 -
