Monthly Archives: July 2022

Dear Sophie: Should co-founders on OPT, STEM OPT pursue H-1Bs?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: What…

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ trailer promises a twist on the puppet classic

“It’s a story you may think you know,” says the woodcarver Geppetto in the new teaser trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, “but you don’t.” The new stop-motion animation film from the acclaimed director is slated to arrive on Netflix this December, months after Disney’s live-action Pinocchio take drops on their streaming service Disney+. Hence…

Prime Video’s next superhero project is a far cry from The Boys and Invincible

The official trailer for the Sylvester Stallone-starring Samaritan has been revealed – and it looks like another surprisingly good superhero offering from Amazon Studios. Released on Wednesday, July 27, the Prime Video movie‘s first teaser poses a simple question: what if Rocky Balboa, aka the legendary boxer Stallone portrayed for nearly 50 years, possessed superpowers?…

Amazon ramps up resources for independent sellers

Amazon launches Seller Wallet, which may foreshadow the company’s broader payments strategy.  Seller Wallet’s account management tools let merchants hold and view funds as well as enabling transfers to bank accounts, among other functions.  Insider Intelligence publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Payments & Commerce industry. Learn more about becoming a client….

I toured a private jet for the first time — it had 7 beds and 2 bathrooms but didn’t seem worth the $65 million price tag

The Gulfstream G650ER is one of 12 owned and chartered by Qatar Executive. Stephen Jones / Insider I toured a private jet for the first time at Farnborough International Airshow.  The Gulfstream G650ER is a popular model among billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.  The cabin was impressive, but I’m not convinced the cost…

Kevin McCarthy says he’s personally lobbied Trump not to make a 2024 announcement until after the midterms

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., talks with President Donald Trump during an event on California water accessibility, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Bakersfield, Calif. Evan Vucci/The Associated Press House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is urging Trump not to announce a 2024 campaign before the midterms.  “My point to him has always (been), ‘Let’s…

Chris Cuomo is joining NewsNation 8 months after CNN fired him

Chris Cuomo on NewsNation on July 26, 2020. NewsNation/YouTube Former CNN primetime anchor Chris Cuomo said he’s joining the network NewsNation.  Cuomo was fired from CNN in December. He later sued, seeking $125 million in lost earnings.  On NewsNation, he said he wants to “build something special” at a small, nonpartisan network.  Chris Cuomo announced…

SoulCycle trolls Peloton with ‘f— riding solo’ promotion that offers Peloton owners free classes if they ditch their bikes

SoulCycle SoulCycle is offering a package of 47 classes valued at $1,400 in exchange for pre-owned Peloton bikes.  The limited-time promotion is available through August 5 to the first 100 people who apply online.  “This offer is about saying ‘we hear you’ to those who want those feelings back, and giving them the chance to…