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Severe Influenza Outbreak in United States

Influenza (commonly known as “flu”) is a contagious viral respiratory illness that is commonly caught in the autumn and winter months (“flu season”). While annual flu vaccines are widely available during this season to fend off serious illness and deaths from the disease, influenza has a tendency to mutate often … »
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026

The first federal holiday of the calendar year is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, in honor of one of the most influential activists of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. The holiday is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January; while Dr. King’s birthday was … »
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New Year 2026

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the Gregorian calendar year, December 31, and is commonly celebrated with fireworks and parties that may continue into New Year’s Day (January 1). This year, December 31 falls on a Wednesday.Check out our previous New Year’s article for more information on how … »
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December 2025 Immigration Update

In recent months, steadily increasing fees and restrictions, as well as the decreasing reliability of visa application procedures, have deterred international students and workers from traveling to the United States. The International Trade Administration has reported a 19.1% decline in arrivals of F-1 visa holders last August compared to the … »
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