Thanksgiving turkey prices dip amid pork spillover
Turkeys may be cheaper this year as lower foreign demand and competition from pork and chicken push prices down. The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics shows turkey prices dropping while pork costs fall due to a 20 percent Mexican tariff driving more supply domestically. Local processors note price pressure shifts from wholesale to farm-to-retail sales.
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Thanksgiving air travel seen rising but not fares
Airlines group projects 30.6 million fliers for the 12 day Thanksgiving period up from 29 million last year. JetBlue United Delta and American raised bag fees while overall fares softened though extra charges may push costs higher for travelers.
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Record OPT permits top H-1B in number of workers
The 2017-18 US school year saw 203 462 active OPT permits, a 16 percent rise from the prior year, surpassing new H-1B visas and reflecting growth despite fewer international students. Policy shifts and inspections target OPT holders and spouses of H-1B workers amid industry pushback on visa rules.
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