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Sydney Morning Herald
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Forget the debates, the Hottest 100 revealed a truth about Australians
The plan was not to spend Saturday listening to a music countdown. But Jaydo texted our WhatsApp group when I was in aisle seven: 'Guys, Hottest 100 of Australian songs just kicked off on triple j! #100 Screaming Jets Better.' I put down the bronzed pasta I was checking for protein content and got back to her. Soon all of us on the Rat Chat were swapping lists, wondering if the Sunnyboys' Alone With You is the only song ever with the words 'really attractive' in it, how high Yothu Yindi's Treaty would rank. There was silence at my inclusion of Billy Field's You Weren't in Love with Me. Mia broke it: 'Will the Js crowd understand the toe-tapping beauty of Tucker's Daughter?!' From there, even with footy on, the countdown had us in its grip. I made an orange cake to These Days. Hung washing to Under the Milky Way. Had Throw Your Arms Around Me remind me of the long-ago day interviewing Mark Seymour at his Melbourne place while his girlfriend wafted about in an apricot nightie. By the time Scar by Missy Higgins floated in at number four – thrilling every woman who knows it as the backing track to late-night conversations with themselves – I'd cried a fair bit from joy and memories, and we were a nation undone. Loading In the wash-up, I was less interested in the Veronicas debate (other than to say 4ever is their best song) and fascinated by what the countdown really revealed: that Australians reckon we're chill AF or tough as nails, but we're actually marshmallows. Sentimental as hell. For all the Millennial and Gen Z representation – Tame Impala, Gang of Youths – the list was thick with Farnesy, Mossy, Crowded House. Some songs just won't die. Not just because they're bangers. Because they're time machines.
The Age
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Forget the debates, the Hottest 100 revealed a truth about Australians
The plan was not to spend Saturday listening to a music countdown. But Jaydo texted our WhatsApp group when I was in aisle seven: 'Guys, Hottest 100 of Australian songs just kicked off on triple j! #100 Screaming Jets Better.' I put down the bronzed pasta I was checking for protein content and got back to her. Soon all of us on the Rat Chat were swapping lists, wondering if the Sunnyboys' Alone With You is the only song ever with the words 'really attractive' in it, how high Yothu Yindi's Treaty would rank. There was silence at my inclusion of Billy Field's You Weren't in Love with Me. Mia broke it: 'Will the Js crowd understand the toe-tapping beauty of Tucker's Daughter?!' From there, even with footy on, the countdown had us in its grip. I made an orange cake to These Days. Hung washing to Under the Milky Way. Had Throw Your Arms Around Me remind me of the long-ago day interviewing Mark Seymour at his Melbourne place while his girlfriend wafted about in an apricot nightie. By the time Scar by Missy Higgins floated in at number four – thrilling every woman who knows it as the backing track to late-night conversations with themselves – I'd cried a fair bit from joy and memories, and we were a nation undone. Loading In the wash-up, I was less interested in the Veronicas debate (other than to say 4ever is their best song) and fascinated by what the countdown really revealed: that Australians reckon we're chill AF or tough as nails, but we're actually marshmallows. Sentimental as hell. For all the Millennial and Gen Z representation – Tame Impala, Gang of Youths – the list was thick with Farnesy, Mossy, Crowded House. Some songs just won't die. Not just because they're bangers. Because they're time machines.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US Visa integrity fee explained: Who pays extra, how to get a refund, and what it means for you
Dreaming of Times Square selfies or an L.A. beach vacation? Hold up—there's a new fee in town. Starting sometime in the near future, as per reports, the Trump administration is rolling out a brand-new $250 'visa integrity fee. ' And yep, that's on top of what you already pay. Wait—how much are we talking? If you're from India and applying for a standard tourist visa (B‑1/B‑2), your costs just jumped from around ₹15,800 (that's $185) to nearly ₹40,000 (about $472). And it's not just tourists. Students, temporary workers, exchange visitors—you're all included in this new fee club. H‑1Bs, F-1s, Js... nobody's dodging this. Can you get refund? Technically, yes—but there are terms and conditions. To get a refund: You can't overstay your visa. No sneaky side jobs. You'll need to leave the U.S. within 5 days of your visa expiring. You have to apply for the refund yourself. When's this happening? The fee was passed as part of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on July 4. But there's no fixed start date yet. Agencies like USCIS and the State Department are still figuring out who collects the money, how, and when. All we know is, it's coming—they've promised to 'coordinate and release details' soon. So who's actually affected? Pretty much everyone who needs a nonimmigrant visa to get into the U.S. That includes: Tourists Business travelers Students Temporary workers Medical visitors And more Basically, if you're not from a visa-waiver country, the fee applies to you. Exempt folks? Citizens of countries like the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Germany, and most of Europe are off the hook. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo Oh, and most Canadians too. Why add this fee anyway? Lawmakers say it's like a security deposit—a way to make sure visitors play by the rules and leave on time. The fee is expected to rake in between $28 to $40 billion over the next decade. But travel pros? Not thrilled. Some say it could scare away the very people who bring in tourism money—especially students and group travelers. Will this hurt US tourism? Short answer: probably. States like California, Florida, and New York—huge tourist magnets—might feel the heat. Add in big upcoming events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, and that's a lot of money potentially walking away. So what should you do? Budget wisely: That extra ₹20,000 could mess with your trip plans or study abroad dreams. Stay updated: The rollout could change fast. Keep an eye on announcements from the U.S. consulate or embassy. In short: the US just got a bit pricier for travelers. Whether you're heading there for a holiday, college, or work, get ready to cough up more—and maybe start looking for cheaper destinations, just in case. The information provided in this article is based on currently available reports and official statements as of July 2025. Visa policies, fees, and procedures are subject to change and may vary by individual case. Travelers are strongly advised to check with the official U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassy or consulate websites for the most up-to-date and accurate information before making travel plans or visa applications. This content is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Sixers forward confused by prospect Ace Bailey's draft process
Rutgers star Ace Bailey figures to be a high draft pick in the 2025 NBA draft on June 25 as he is one of the top prospects after Duke phenom Cooper Flagg and Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper. With that logic, he should be selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 3 pick, but it isn't a foregone conclusion. Bailey, named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team in 2024-25, had a workout scheduled with the Sixers, but he canceled at the last minute. Philadelphia could still select Bailey at No. 3 as a lack of workout has not deterred them before--Tyrese Maxey in 2020 and Jared McCain in 2024--but it is strange that Bailey has not only not worked out for the Sixers, but he hasn't worked out for anybody. Former Philadelphia forward Marcus Morris Sr. admitted some confusion over Bailey's draft process: If I'm Ace Bailey, I'm working out. I'm like 'I'm a basketball player. This is what I do'… I want to answer those questions for myself. I want to get in front of people. Even if they don't draft me, or if you don't draft me to this team, you still have a long career. You can still end up back there… You've gotta think about the long-term game. This is one year. This is the draft. You can't tell somebody 'I'm not trying to workout'. These are all NBA teams, and that's for your future. You're probably going to be doing the workout by yourself. How easy can that be? Knock down some Js, work to my strengths, and I can speak on my own behalf, so in my opinion, Ace Bailey is a little bit over the top. I can't say that it's him. It might be his representation. The Sixers still have some due diligence to do on a lot of these prospects with the draft still five days away, but it's obvious that Bailey has a lot of talent regardless of his lack of a workout with any team. That hasn't deterred the Sixers before, so one has to wonder if history will repeat itself in this situation.
Buzz Feed
03-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Just 10 Tasty Products That'll Make Cooking Easier For You
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. With these products from our Tasty collection on Amazon, it'll basically be like having Remi the Rat in your chef's hat doing all the work for you. 1. A personal air fryer that does half of what your oven might while taking up a fraction of the space. This 2-quart unit is perfect for whipping up a solo meal or a crispy midnight snack — and it does it all without tons of oil, grease, or time wasted! Amazon, Promising review: "Bought this for my dad as a gift. He uses it almost every day. Great for 1 or 2 people. Easy to use for for an older person. Great to heat up leftovers." — Swab 2. A hot air popcorn popper if your weekly movie night needs a new BFF. Able to whip up a whopping 8 cups of fluffy, crunchy goodness in a snap, this handy gizmo makes theater-quality popcorn without any of the iffy preservatives or oils you've been avoiding. However, if you want to luxe it up with a little melted butter, the built-in measuring cup doubles as a butter warmer! Amazon Promising review:"My microwave dies, so no more microwave popcorn. Luckily, I was able to get this little beauty, and I'm making popcorn like I did as a kid, AND I can dial in the butter and salt easier. Plus, it's such a cute color!" — Lily Elmore 3. A mini rapid egg cooker because you don't just want your eggs fast, you also want them perfect. Who needs all the fuss of boiling water and timers when you could snag one of these guys? Featuring a five-egg capacity as well as an omelet bowl, the only thing that'd make breakfast any easier is if it served itself. Promising review:"Easy to use, easy to clean. I love the small size. With a small household it's all I need. Have used several times for hard-boiled eggs and they have been perfect every time. I have never been too keen on specialty appliances but this one is worth it." — brownnc 4. A mini rice cooker since we've all been hurt by stovetop rice recipes — and for that matter, why don't rice recipes on the back of the bag ever work?? They had one job?! (I digress.) Leave all of the guesswork and tears of soggy rice behind with this oh-so-easy-to-use kitchen essential. 5. A mini sandwich maker for when you need an Emotional Support Grilled Cheese like... yesterday. This little powerhouse will crank out golden paninis, elevated PB&Js, and any other hot sando your heart desires — all with no burnt edges, mess, or fuss. Amazon Promising review:"It heats FAST (despite only being 600W), is EASY to clean (despite not having removable plates), light works perfectly, and works OVERLOADED (two slices of cheese, meat, and tomato). Quickly makes an evenly toasted cheese sandwich. Or is that a panini? And oh yeah, it's cheap. What's not to love? I have yet to make an Apple Pie Presswich. But that's next." — Jm Ap 6. A slow juicer since store-bought juice is basically expensive sugar water (that's right, shots fired — pew pew pew). This slow juicer uses nutrient-protecting tech, which means more juice, less waste, and smoother, bite-free sips whenever that green-juice craving comes around. Amazon Promising review:"Where has this been all my life! I've make juice EVERYDAY this week. I try to clean it as soon as but it's sooo easy to clean. I just give it a rinse and maybe use the cleaning tool that came with it. It's so easy to take apart and put back together. I've been making this juice once daily it has lettuce, spinach, cucumber, radishes, and pears." — Katy Evans 7. A julienne vegetable peeler complete with ~extra sharp~ blades so you can add shredded carrots to your stir fry without having to figure out how to shred carrots with a... knife? This also makes removing skin from cucumbers, potatoes, and more STUPID simple. You're welcome. Amazon Promising review:"There were lots of julienne tools to choose from so I had to kind of had to do "eeny-meeny-miney-mo" to make my selection. I've used both the julienne blade and the long peeler blade with great success, so I have been very pleasantly surprised. Both are very sharp, cut very evenly, and the brush that came with the package is very helpful for clearing out the small julienne slots. AND it was a great price. I highly recommend this tool." — Letabug 8. A full knife set that'll have you slicing, dicing, and batonette-ing everything you can think of! With everything from chef's shears to a serrated bread knife tucked neatly into a knife block, you'll be ready for your Chopped appearance in no time. Promising review:"Really love this knife block! Color is perfect as was shown. I love the size as it still holds all the knives, but it is more compact as I have a small kitchen area. Packaging was great! All the knives were in a cardboard sleeve, and had an extra piece of plastic protection on the end. I would definitely recommend it." — Dena Jarvis 9. Or an in-drawer kitchen knife set if your counter space is simply nonexistent, but you cannot fathom the idea of having to try and slice a tomato with a dull knife ever again (the horror). These are sharp, sturdy, and come with their very own home to live in when not in use! Amazon 10. And finally, a two-piece Tasty salad shaker set so you don't have to try and fuss with putting all the ingredients in a bowl and somehow mixing them without tossing half of the contents on the floor (salad spoons are a hack). Just throw your ingredients in this, close the lid, shake together, and enjoy a mess-free, perfectly combined salad!
