Monthly Archives: August 2022

Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my current job after I get my green card?

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: Should…

‘Lightyear’ streams today, the first Pixar film on Disney+ with scenes in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio

“Lightyear” was the first Pixar movie in two years to make it to theaters. A month and a half later, it finally hits the streaming platform Disney+. Today, August 3, subscribers can watch the “Toy Story” spin-off at home. Of note, this is the first Disney and Pixar animated film on Disney+ with scenes in…

Why China launched military drills during Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

China began military drills moments after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan. The exercises include live-fire drills in the water and airspace surrounding Taiwan. Beijing sees an official US trip to Taiwan as an endorsement of its independent status. China’s military launched exercises near Taiwan this week shortly after US House Speaker…

Facebook parent Meta is looking to potentially tap the bond market for the first time ever

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. AMY OSBORNE/AFP via Getty Images Meta is asking banks to explore its options for a bond sale, Bloomberg first reported.  The firms include Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Barclay’s.  Meta had previously avoided tapping the bond market.  Meta is reportedly exploring options for its first ever bond sale,…

Stocks have been a better investment than real estate since the 1950s — and it’s one big reason for the racial wealth gap

Stocks have appreciated five times more in value than real estate since the 1950s.  That’s created more wealth for those who own stock — a group that is overwhelmingly white.  During the COVID-19 period, wealth concentration in the US reached its highest level since World War II. For many Americans, homeownership represents a path to…