Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring ways to attract highly skilled tech workers who would previously have qualified for H-1B visas, now restricted under President Trump’s new policies. Many in the tech sector are willing to relocate for better job opportunities abroad. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-27/canada-wants-to-lure-tech-workers-who-won-t-get-us-h-1b-visas
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks defeated No. 3 Penn State 45-37 in the Big Ten Championship game, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in college football. Coach Dan Lanning and his team have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with, with standout performances from players like Tez Johnson and … Read more
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising “full force” if needed to suppress protests targeting immigration detention centres. The move drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who said there was no need for federal troops in the city. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland has been … Read more
The US’s largest private employer has confirmed its concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, and is taking steps to adapt. According to executives, AI will significantly change the workforce, and Walmart is preparing for this shift. Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-ai-job-losses-dbaca3aa
The FBI has let go nearly two dozen agents who took a knee during the 2020 George Floyd protests, with many having been reassigned since. The photos show agents kneeling amid demonstrations in Washington, D.C., following Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Critics say this reflects a purge under FBI Director Kash Patel, who framed the incident … Read more
Springfield police have begun installing Flock Safety license-plate recognition cameras on city streets, despite concerns from local citizens about data collection and use. The $93,000 grant funding deadline was a factor in the installation start. However, they will wait for a broader community discussion before activating the cameras to track vehicles as part of criminal … Read more
The FBI has fired dozens of agents, including some who knelt during racial justice protests in 2020, sparking controversy and allegations of due process violations. The move comes amid a review of the agency’s response to civil unrest under previous Attorney General Bill Barr. Despite initial lack of discipline, the Bureau re-opened an investigation into … Read more
A 38-year-old father of two from Michoacan was killed by a US immigration agent while trying to drop off his children at an elementary school and daycare in Chicago. The incident has sparked outrage, with family and friends demanding justice for Silverio Villegas Gonzalez. The US Department of Homeland Security claims the agent acted in … Read more
NotebookLM is a powerful AI tool designed to assist with research, but its potential extends far beyond that. The Google-built Gemini model, developed by DeepMind, offers numerous features and capabilities that make it an ideal tool for personal projects. Here are five unconventional ways to use NotebookLM that will surprise you. 1. **Turn Family Chaos … Read more
Michele Beckwith, a 15-year veteran prosecutor in California, was abruptly removed from her position as acting U.S. attorney due to her refusal to enforce a court order preventing immigration raids without probable cause. The firing appears to be part of President Trump’s effort to silence federal prosecutors who do not align with his agenda, highlighting … Read more