Visa Price Hikes, TikTok Deal, and Jimmy Kimmel Silenced

A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has rocked U.S. tech companies. The Washington Post breaks down what it means for foreign workers and innovation.

The U.S. and UK inked a $350 billion deal to boost cooperation in AI, quantum computing, and civil nuclear power. Reuters explains the potential payoff and the geopolitical stakes.

China and the U.S. reach a framework for TikTok’s U.S. operations. Vox covers what’s at risk—including data security, foreign policy, and how this might shape Big Tech’s global footprint.

Plus, markets hover at record highs amid policy uncertainty; Pfizer moves to acquire Metsera; and what rising inflation expectations mean for consumers.

Morale, politics, and polarization converge at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. Trump’s speech draws both praise and criticism. The Guardian has context.

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Kimmel’s controversial remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooting. AP News reports on the backlash from affiliates, while Time explores what the suspension means for free speech and late-night comedy.

The UN General Assembly caused drama: France prepares to recognize Palestine, the UK navigates internal strife, and the U.S. remains opposed.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.