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San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
These Bay Area communities are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdowns
With the Trump administration clamping down on immigration, experts say some Bay Area immigrants may pursue one of the surest ways to protect their ability to remain in the country: becoming a citizen. That is, if they want to — or even can. Just 25% of Bay Area residents born in Guatemala, excluding children of American parents, are citizens. The same was true for 35% of Mexico-born residents. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of residents born in China and Nicaragua are naturalized. Still, overall more than half of the Bay Area's foreign-born population has already won citizenship, 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey shows, similar to the national figure. That means many of the region's immigrants are likely protected from deportation and scrutiny from border officials, said Bill Hing, a professor of law and migration studies at the University of San Francisco — though there have been some exceptions. As President Donald Trump continues to restrict immigration, more people who are eligible for naturalization will likely pursue that option, Hing said. It might not be the first time — naturalizations rose during Trump's first term. Naturalized citizens are less likely than lawfully present immigrants to report fearing detention or deportation, though about 1 in 4 say they are worried for themselves or a family member, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll. Hing expects a particularly large surge in people born in Mexico, Central America and South America to seek U.S. citizenship, hoping to avoid getting caught in Trump's mass deportation plans. Many immigrants from those countries who can pursue citizenship often don't, due to a variety of factors. Deportation fears could change that for some immigrants. 'The kind of enforcement that's going on right now is racially profiling those groups,' Hing said. The reasons some groups have relatively low naturalization rates vary, said Eric McGhee, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California. Many immigrants from Honduras, for example, arrived in the past two decades, meaning they've had less time to seek citizenship. Even among groups for whom naturalization is more common, such as China- and India-born immigrants, few of those who came to the U.S. in the past two decades are citizens. Indian immigrants in particular can face long wait times for permanent legal status — the longest of any nationality, according to some research. Naturalization applicants must have a green card for at least five years or be married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for at least three years, with exceptions for members of the military. Even with those hurdles cleared, there are often others, including language barriers. And undocumented immigrants are, of course, completely ineligible to become citizens. That likely explains why so few people among certain foreign-born groups, such as those born in Guatemala, are naturalized, McGhee said. While the Trump administration has targeted immigrants who are in the U.S. lawfully, such as by targeting international students, the crackdown will undoubtedly affect undocumented immigrants the most. 'There's a lot in flux and in play, but there's no question that the flexibility and range of options for the Trump administration are greater on the undocumented side,' McGhee said. There are additional reasons immigrants from some countries might be more likely to be citizens than others. Bay Area nonprofits previously encouraged Chinese-born residents to become citizens so they could gain the right to vote and become a political force, Hing said. The effort, made possible by the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Acts in 1943, was a success. More than 90% of Bay Area Chinese-born residents who immigrated to the U.S. from 1970 to 1990 are citizens. Whether immigrants seek to become citizens also depends on the situation in their home country, Hing said. For example, Taiwan's political upheaval in the 20th century, and now its tensions with China, may give immigrants born there more of an incentive to seek naturalization. But those factors may matter less for immigrants from wealthy, stable countries like Japan, Singapore and Australia, especially for those who plan to travel often (or ultimately return) to their birth country. But anti-immigrant sentiment can also lead to an increase in naturalization, as Hing predicts will happen again. After California Proposition 187 was passed in 1994, cutting undocumented immigrants' access to social services, the state saw a surge in naturalization applications.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Is intermittent fasting worsening your IBS symptoms?
Stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation – IBS brings its own set of challenges. Keep an eye on your diet, stay active, and try including probiotics to ease the symptoms. Your body is asking for a little extra attention to keep the digestive system in check. Consider maintaining a food diary to pinpoint triggers and make some lifestyle changes that promote digestive also: How to use Hing water for weight loss and diabetes Intermittent fasting (IF) has become popular in recent years for its potential to help with weight management, metabolic health, and digestive wellness. Although many people experience great benefits from following an intermittent fasting schedule, it is crucial to remember that fasting can present differently for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder with presenting symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, a change in bowel habits, and heightened gut sensitivity. There are various forms of intermittent fasting, • The 5-2 plan, where people eat substantially lower calories on two non-consecutive days and have normal food on the remaining five days • The 24-hour fasting method, in which nothing is eaten for a full day • The trendy 16 - 8 diet, where eating is limited to an 8-hour period and fasting for the other 16 hours of the day Though each has its own rhythm and structure, not all are ideal for those living with IBS symptoms. In certain individuals, the Intermittent fasting may also be helpful. Dietary habits could be beneficial in that it introduces diversity in gut microbiome as well as increasing the population of beneficial gut microorganisms. Intensified gut flora may boost digestion and decrease inflammation, that could relax IBS symptoms. Fasting can also reduce the processes of the normal digestive tract, like gut motility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 & 4 BHK starting from ₹4.15Cr* in Wadala East Ajmera Realty Book Now Undo When people skip breakfast, when regular bowel motions are typically operating at their best, this decrease in the process cause interfere with colonic reflexes. This interference may result in bloating, constipation, incomplete feces, and an overall feeling of gastrointestinal discomfort. When trying long-term fasting diets, many IBS sufferers complain of further indigestion, constipation, and even nausea. Since irritation upon fasting is prevalent, these side effects not only worsen the physical distress but also affect mood and mental acuity. Intermittent fasting is not a blanket solution for individuals with IBS, although it may be effective for some. To find out what will work best for everyone without negatively affecting gut health or overall health, individualized diet plans and professional consultation are the key. (Dr Gyanranjan Rout-Consultant - Medical Gastroenterologist, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar) One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just got one of the funniest action-comedy movies I've seen in ages — and it's 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
Sometimes great movies slip through the cracks. Not because they're lacking in charm, heart, or punch, but because timing, budget, or plain luck just doesn't line up. 'The Paper Tigers' is one of those movies that you probably haven't heard of. Released in 2020 with a modest budget and an even humbler marketing push, it never got the attention it truly deserved. But like any good underdog story, it's getting a second chance and this time it's on Netflix. I have to admit that I didn't even know about this movie until I saw it in Netflix's lineup this month. If you're a 'Cobra Kai' fan, or eagerly counting the days until 'Karate Kid: Legends' hits theaters, this should be right up your street. Hell, if you just love a solid story about redemption, friendship, and a couple of aging martial artists trying to throw a roundhouse kick without throwing out their back, then add this one to your watchlist. Honestly, it's got more soul than most blockbusters and enough punch (literally) to leave a lasting impression. So, here's why 'The Paper Tigers' needs to be at the top of your Netflix queue right now… Danny (Alain Uy), Hing (Ron Yuan), and Jim (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) are three childhood friends and were once celebrated as 'The Three Tigers' under their revered kung fu master, Sifu Cheung (Roger Yuan). Now in their 40s, the trio has drifted apart, each grappling with personal challenges: Danny struggles with fatherhood and a demanding job, Hing deals with a physical injury, and Jim has distanced himself from his martial arts roots. Their lives take a turn when they learn of Sifu Cheung's sudden death, initially deemed natural. However, suspicions arise about foul play, prompting the estranged friends to reunite and investigate their master's demise. Soon they confront past rivalries, rekindle their brotherhood, and attempt to revive their long-neglected kung fu skills. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There's something weirdly comforting about watching three washed-up martial artists limp their way through a fight scene. The premise alone had me curious and I figured, if nothing else, it'd be a fun ride so I gave this action-comedy a chance. Clearly I made a good choice. 'The Paper Tigers' has a homemade feel to it, and that's partly because of its low budget. You won't find slick special effects or tightly polished fight choreography like you do in 'Cobra Kai' or other action-heavy movies, but that quality makes it shine in such a saturated genre. Instead, it leans into something more honest — what it looks like when life beats you up a bit, but you still show up and try anyway. That's what makes it such a great (and incredibly entertaining) watch because we can all relate just a little bit. The one thing I appreciated most about 'The Paper Tigers' is how it manages to stay grounded, even when the comedy ramps up and crosses into corny territory. Despite the comedy aspect, this movie chooses to lean into the awkward, honest parts of growing older and trying to reclaim pieces of who you used to be. The three leads are old friends, each wrestling with real adult stuff like jobs, parenting, and bruised egos. And, somehow, there's still so much heart in the way they bumble their way back into kung fu. Clearly this cast had a great time on set because the humor feels natural, which really worked for me since I don't usually go for comedies. One of my favorite scenes, and arguably the best, is when they get into their first real fight in years. They square off in a parking lot ready to prove they've still 'got it.' And within seconds they're gasping for air, slipping on gravel, and throwing stiff kicks because someone pulled a muscle. The fight choreography leans into their rustiness on purpose and I think it's effective for crafting a genuinely engaging story. Despite really enjoying 'The Paper Tigers,' some of the problems were hard to ignore. The script gets a little clunky in places, and you can tell the actors are sometimes working hard to make the dialogue land. The tone also flips between heartfelt and kind of cheesy which might put some people off. But I guess I can put that down to its charm. I'm not the only one who found something to enjoy in this movie. It has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewers also giving it a high score of 93%. The site's critics consensus reads: 'The Paper Tigers blends action, comedy, and heart to produce a fresh martial arts movie with plenty of throwback charm.' Not feeling it? See our guide on the best Netflix movies and shows of 2025 so far, or see what got added to the streaming service this week. You can stream "The Paper Tigers" on Netflix now.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hinge Health is considering delaying its IPO as the markets plummet on Trump tariffs
Hinge Health is considering delaying its IPO plans amid a plunging stock market. The physical therapy startup still hopes its "recession-proof" model will still draw investor attention. Some tech companies, including Klarna and StubHub, have reportedly already delayed their IPO plans. Physical therapy startup Hinge Health is considering delaying its IPO as the public markets plunge in response to President Donald Trump's tariff plans, Business Insider has learned. But the startup hopes to forge ahead with its spring IPO timeline, as a provider of critical health services. Hinge Health filed its S-1 to go public in March and hoped to start pitching investors toward the end of April, according to a source familiar with the efforts. After Trump announced sweeping retaliatory tariffs on Wednesday— sending the public markets into a frenzy — Hinge Health could be forced to reassess those plans. Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs will range from 10% to 50% on imported goods from about 90 countries, the president said Wednesday. Since that announcement, the S&P 500 has plunged more than 9%. Hinge Health had hoped to go public sometime in April or May, keeping its plans flexible with the market volatility in mind, the person said. That person said Hinge will still seek to IPO unless it can't draw investors' attention away from the volatility in their existing portfolios. The startup has plenty of cash on its balance sheet and doesn't need the IPO proceeds to finance the business, they said. A representative for Hinge Health declined to comment. Hinge isn't the only startup considering delaying its IPO plans. Payments platform Klarna and online ticket marketplace StubHub both put their plans on ice following the tariffs announcement. According to the Wall Street Journal, Klarna and StubHub planned to pitch public investors on their respective IPOs next week but decided to postpone their roadshows after the last two days of market volatility. Klarna and StubHub both declined to comment to Business Insider. Hinge Health would be the first healthcare delivery startup to IPO in nearly three years. The IPO market has been decidedly closed for digital health startups since 2021, and the healthcare companies from that year's IPOs haven't performed well on the public markets. Daniel Perez and San Francisco-based company launched in 2014 to provide virtual care for joint and muscle pain. It's raised more than $1 billion from VCs, including Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Insight Partners, and Atomico, including a $400 million Series E in October 2021 at a $6.2 billion valuation. The company's public S-1 filing in March revealed a strong financial profile for a healthcare startup. The startup reported $390 million in revenue in 2024, up 33% from the previous year's revenue, and a 77% gross margin. It's not profitable yet, but getting close, recording $45 million of free cash flow in 2024 but a net loss of $11.9 million for the full year. The person familiar with Hinge Health's IPO plans says the startup's business is somewhat recession-proof as a healthcare benefits provider that can help drive cost savings for employers. Hinge Health also doesn't charge copays for its services, which the person said makes its platform more compelling when the costs of living surge. Hinge Health isn't the only healthcare startup hoping for a public market debut. Omada Health confidentially filed its S-1 last summer, BI reported in October. Hinge Health rival Sword Health has also expressed interest in going public when the IPO window reopens for healthcare companies. Jyoti Mann also contributed to this report. Do you have a tip about Hinge Health that you want to share? Contact Rebecca Torrence (+1 423-987-0320) using the encrypted app Signal. Here are other tips on how to safely communicate with Business Insider reporters. Read the original article on Business Insider
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Thunder sign off Celtic Challenge with Glasgow win
Celtic ChallengeBrython Thunder (24) 34Tries: Hing, Bluck, Healan, Lane 2, Jones Cons: Marshall 2 Glasgow Warriors (17) 22Tries: Flynn, Norval, Fletcher, Proctor Con: McNamara Brython Thunder came out on top of a 10-try thriller against Glasgow Warriors to finish their Celtic Challenge campaign on a travelled to Parc y Scarlets looking to avenge last weekend's 33-17 defeat to the Llanelli it was the hosts who flew out of the blocks with early scores from Eleanor Hing and Hannah Flynn hit back for Glasgow before Thunder wrapped up the bonus-point with tries from Gabby Healan and Hannah Fletcher crossed on the stroke of half-time to reduce the Jones and Orla Proctor exchanged tries after the break before Lane ran in her second to round off the afternoon's victories sees Thunder rise up the table to finish fourth overall, while Glasgow finish were crowned champions on Saturday with a 102-0 victory over Edinburgh. The game was played in perfect conditions in the Llanelli sunshine and Hing, who once again impressed on the wing for Thunder this season, needed only four minutes to find her way over the leading try-scorer Bluck cut back inside to score her fifth of the campaign shortly after, with Hanna Marshall adding the then began to get a foothold with Flynn wriggling out of the tackle to cross, with her midfield partner Briar McNamara on target from the Tromans then came agonisingly close to a score showing good footballing skills in the chip and chase, with the try eventually coming for Thunder full-back responded with a try for Norval in the corner before a superb solo effort saw Healan run in a try from her own half, with a show and go sending the defender the wrong the clock in the red, Glasgow kept hammering away at the Thunder try-line and it was a great pick up from loose-head prop Fletcher before crashing over. With just seven points separating the sides at the break, the first score in the second half was going to be pivotal and it was Thunder who took their who was back in the side after recovering from injury, showed good hands to juggle the ball before finding a gap in the then scored Glasgow's best try with the wing fending off some weak tackling in a dash to the line, while Lane also showed good pace to run in Thunder's final Thunder head coach Ashley Beck told BBC Sport Wales: "From where we have come from the start of this competition and playing the Irish teams in the middle, to get back to back wins with such a young group, just shows you how much these girls have come on."We had a couple of tough results against the Irish teams, for the girls to still to be turning up for training, they're not paid professionals, it's not their job. So for them to turn up it's about what they want and how they want to get better."Captain Jess Rogers said:"It's been like a rollercoaster for us this whole Celtic Challenge and we wanted to go out there and put a show on and I feel like we did that." Line-ups Brython Thunder: Hannah Lane; Ellie Tromans, Hannah Bluck, Gabby Healan, Eleanor Hing; Hanna Marshall, Seren Singleton; Stella Orrin, Rosie Carr, Cadi Lois Davies, Robyn Davies, Gwen Crabb, Catrin Jones, Danai Mugabe, Jess Rogers (capt).Replacements: Meg Lewis, Lowri Williams, Katie Carr, Anna Stowell, Rhiannon Griffin, Savannah Picton-Powell, Meg Webb, Ffion Warriors: Poppy Fletcher, Aicha Sutcliffe, Lisa Cockburn, Kate Yeomans, Freya Walker, Eilidh MacGilvray, Gemma Bell, Emily Coubrough, Mairi McDonald(C), Ceitidh Ainsworth, Orla Proctor, Briar McNamara, Nicole Flynn, Emily Norval, Roma FraserReplacements: Megan Hyland, Ailie Tucker, Alex Ward, Aisha Zameer, Gemma Thomson, Rianna Darroch, Millie Warren, Abi Evans
