U.S. to test $750 fee for faster visa interviews

[ad_1] The U.S. Department of State plans to launch a pilot program that would allow some visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for a faster interview appointment. Under a temporary rule scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, eligible applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas could secure an interview appointment within 10 business…

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Earth heating up faster than predicted

[ad_1] The planet is on track to heat up at a much faster rate than scientists have previously predicted, meaning a key global warming threshold could be breached this decade, according to a new study co-authored by James Hansen — the US scientist widely credited with being the first to publicly sound the alarm on the climate…

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