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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Career pathways in US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas
'The message being sent now is that: You are not one of us, and we are going to get rid of you,' said Marko, who asked that only his first name be used because he is worried about being targeted for removal from the country. He has lived in the U.S. for a decade spanning college and graduate school, but his family and friends back home have encouraged him to leave. His hope is that he gets the OPT extension and can then apply for an H-1B visa and continue his life in the U.S., but he also worries about anti-immigrant sentiment and who will be targeted next. Guy, an HIV researcher at Mount Sinai Hospital who declined to provide his last name for fear of retaliation, came to the United States in 2018 for a PhD program at New York University. He's now in his second year of OPT and would have to return to the United Kingdom if the program was terminated. Although he still feels welcome in New York City, he said it feels like there's a 'war on immigrants in this country.' 'It's not a particularly attractive place to stay and do science right now,' he said.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Ferrari ‘want Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner to join and become Lewis Hamilton's boss'
Horner has had his fare share of clashes on the team HORN SIGNALLED Ferrari 'want Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner to join and become Lewis Hamilton's boss' FERRARI want to hire Red Bull chief Christian Horner as their team principal, according to reports. Horner is one of the most successful team principals in F1 history, having overseen eight championship wins. Advertisement 2 Ferrari want to hire Christian Horner Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The Red Bull chief could become Lewis Hamilton's boss Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He has worked for Red Bull since 2005 and was in charge during Sebastian Vettel's dominant period, and Max Verstappen's. But he is out of contract in 2026, sparking speculation about his future. And according to Bild, Ferrari want him to end his 20-year Red Bull tenure by joining them. That would give the Brit a chance to work with compatriot Hamilton - Horner, however, is said to be keen to stay on at Red Bull. Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 'IT'S A DREAM' Lando Norris wins Monaco GP in front of girlfriend after new rule confusion Horner, 51, has been locked into a bitter feud with colleague Helmut Marko for several months. An insider claimed staff "tense up" when either Horner or Marko, Red Bull's team advisor, walk into a room. There has been plenty of infighting at Red Bull in recent years also involving Verstappen's dad Jos. The civil war even led to reigning world champion Verstappen declaring he would quit the team if Marko was sacked following rumours he might be suspended. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A recent clash between the pair saw them support different drivers for the No2 berth following Sergio Perez's departure. Marko is said to have preferred Liam Lawson while Horner was keen on Franco Colapinto after he replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams. Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying Marko also stuck the knife in when saying that Max's dad Jos was a 'bigger fan' of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff than Horner last term. Advertisement The father of Red Bull's star driver Max Verstappen publicly called for Horner to leave the team last season after he had been accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague. Horner was cleared by a Red Bull investigation, but Wolff publicly tried to sign the reigning world champion amid the unrest.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh doctor demands 10,000 bribe for post-mortem of drowned kids
The bodies of two little children lay rotting for hours at a primary health centre in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, allegedly because a doctor demanded Rs 10,000 for each post-mortem. The autopsies were conducted only when the stench got media and public attention. Block medical officer Raghavendra Choubey was suspended, and the accused doctor, Aman Jaiswal - posted at the PHC on bond - was attached to the directorate of health in Raipur, CMHO Dr P S Marko said Tuesday. The Surguja collector recommended action against Jaiswal and ordered a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the children's families, Dr Marko added. The victims - Jugnu Giri (5) and his cousin, Suraj Giri (4) - had drowned in a water-filled pit in Silsila village, around 360km from Raipur, on Sunday. "Every second was crucial. So we carried the children on a motorcycle to the Raghunathpur PHC," Shiv said. The doctor declared the children dead and asked for a post-mortem. On Monday, the family arrived at the hospital around 7am. But the doctor arrived around 9.30am. "...The bodies started smelling. When I asked the doctor, he told me that he would have done the post-mortem on Sunday, free of cost, as per govt rules, but it would now 'cost Rs 10,000 each'. When the news spread, the doctor finally conducted the post-mortem," Shiv told TOI. An investigation is underway, and further action will follow the probe report, said Dr Marko.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Max Verstappen Building Sim Racing Empire While Helping Develop F1 Feeder Series Tech
Max Verstappen isn't just dominating on Sundays, he's now shaping how future drivers train long before they ever reach Formula 1. Behind the scenes, the Red Bull star is helping develop simulator software used by Formula 2 and Formula 3 teams — F1 feeder series — blending his technical expertise with a growing investment in sim racing infrastructure. 'Max also develops software for the simulators used by Formula 2 and Formula 3 teams,' said Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. Advertisement 'He runs a sim racing team and now he wants to put one of his best drivers in a GT car,' Marko added. 'That's an active promotion of young talents.' Marko highlighted the skyrocketing costs of traditional karting, sometimes exceeding a quarter of a million dollars per season. 'And what does the equipment for sim racing cost? Maybe $30,000 to $50,000 in total,' he said. Max Verstappen during the 2025 Miami Grand Navarro-Imagn Images Verstappen's long term vision made headlines last week after his stealth appearance at Nurburgring under the pseudonym 'Franz Hermann.' While the GT3-class test was never officially timed, rumors of a lap record quickly circulated — and now seem all but confirmed. Advertisement 'He told me that he beat a record by two seconds after just three laps,' said Marko. 'He knew every lap time, everything about the suspension. He was almost more into the details than he is with his Formula 1 car.' Whether it's engineering high-end simulators or scouting the next generation through his own racing team, Verstappen is building something bigger than just his own legacy and he's doing it on his own terms. Related: Fans Roast Max Verstappen After He Tried Hiding as 'Franz Hermann' During Ferrari Test at Nordschleife
Chicago Tribune
15-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Loved ones honor Glenview's Marko Niketic on one-year anniversary of fatal crash
Family and friends of Marko Niketic gathered Monday, May 13 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Glenview teen's death in a car crash just days before he was scheduled to graduate high school. More than 200 people—many of them former classmates and friends of Niketic—came together at the expansive memorial that has stood for the last year along the south side of East Lake Avenue at Meadow Lane. Some left fresh flowers before a stone bearing Niketic's photograph, while priests from Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church led a short prayer service at the site. 'Even just standing here, I feel his love and his presence, hugging all of us,' said Jordyn Matles, a friend of Niketic's. 'He's always going to be here. Just because his life is over doesn't mean his presence and his legacy have to be over.' Niketic, 17, a senior at Glenbrook South High School, was killed on the night of May 12, 2024 when his car was struck by a speeding 2021 Ford Mustang driven by Taeyoung Kim, then 21, of Northbrook, police said. The crash also injured Niketic's girlfriend, who was a passenger in his car, authorities said. According to published reports, Kim slammed into Niketic's Mercedes near Meadow Lane, slicing the vehicle in half. Kim was charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and reckless homicide. He remains in custody in Cook County Jail where he was ordered held last year, according to the Cook County Court records. His next court date is scheduled for July 22. In the days following Niketic's death, a memorial of photographs, flowers and personal items spread across the parkway and fence at the crash site. Previous vigils have been held there, and some of Niketic's friends said they continue to visit. Following Monday's service at the site, Danielle Grcic, a friend of the Niketic family, read a statement of thanks on behalf of the family for the love and support they have received from the community over the last year. 'The tragic loss of Marko has left a hole in our hearts that will never fully heal,' she read. 'Marko was not just a young man; he was a soul full of light, laughter and love. He had a heart unlike any other, one who gave freely and embraced everyone around him. His spirit was magnetic; whether you knew him well or just in passing, he has left an imprint.' For Marko's mother, Gordana, the outpouring of support from her son's many friends and their families has left her 'speechless,' she acknowledged. 'Every single day, the parents, the kids come by,' she said. 'On Mother's Day, they never left me alone. They were constantly bringing us flowers. I'm really at a loss for words how these young kids can act so empathetically. It's amazing. They don't leave my side at all … I don't know what we would do without them.' 'It's really nice to see everyone showing up for me, my mom and my dad,' added Marko's older brother, Luka Niketic. 'Everyone wants to support us and make Marko's name live on forever.' Friends Jordyn Matles, Ellie Miller and Ava Langenbach each agreed that Marko wouldn't be too surprised by the crowd of friends who gathered to remember him. 'I think he would expect nothing less from us, honestly,' Miller said with a smile. 'Seriously,' agreed Langenbach. 'Just celebrating him is important,' Miller added. 'I wouldn't expect any less of a turnout knowing how many people he has touched in his life.' Dana Taylor, whose son Nick was a friend of Marko's, said she is proud of the support the young men and women have shown. 'Unfortunately, they are all bound for life by this tragedy,' she said. The Marko Niketic Foundation, which was established just weeks following his death, aims to host fundraisers and charitable events in Marko's honor, supporting causes he would have embraced. Earlier this year, the Glenview Park District entered into an agreement with the foundation to create a memorial garden for Marko in Cole Park. 'We want his friends to have a space to reflect and we also want the community to have a place with beautiful flowers, a place to bring their lunch or read a book and just think of [Marko's] spirit,' his mother said. 'We just want to make sure it's a beautiful, calm space.' Ken Wexler, director of planning for the Glenview Park District, said, 'We're planning to construct the Memorial Garden starting sometime in June.' He said he believes a dedication will take place later in the summer.
