Federal agents fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis
A federal 'targeted operation' in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shooting of a man identified by local police…
U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause for 75 Countries Could Add 50,000 Green Cards
The U.S. State Department has implemented an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January…
Amazon Announces 14,000 Corporate Layoffs Planned in January 2026
Amazon will reportedly cut 14,000 corporate positions next week, nearing its target of 30,000 total reductions. The layoffs…
U.S. Completes World Health Organization Withdrawal January 2026 Exit
The U.S. formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026, ending its role as the…
Florida Imposes One-Year Freeze on New H-1B Hires at Universities
Florida's 12 public universities may soon face a one-year freeze on hiring new H-1B workers. A vote scheduled…
Norway Moves to Firm Options for Aw101 SAR Queen for Tromso
Norway is investing $426 million to add two AW101 helicopters and a seventh base in Tromsø. The proposal…
Maine Governor Demands DHS Show Warrants Over Immigration Arrests
Governor Janet Mills is demanding answers from DHS after 'Operation Catch of the Day' sparked fear across Maine.…
ICE Detains Liam Conejo Ramos in Columbia Heights and Sends Him to Texas
A school district and federal agents are providing conflicting accounts of an immigration arrest in Minnesota. The school…
Kenya Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Kawu, Kcaa, Salary Review
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has threatened to shut down the country's airspace starting January 27, 2026. The…
EU Parliament Freezes U.S. Trade Vote Over Greenland, Tariffs, Trade Deal
The European Parliament has indefinitely postponed the ratification of a major EU-US trade deal. The freeze was triggered…
Trump Sees Good Deal in U.S. India Trade at World Economic Forum Davos
President Trump signaled a breakthrough in U.S.-India trade relations at Davos, predicting a 'good deal' is imminent. The…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria.…
Harvard University Free Data Science Courses Open Through June 17, 2026
Harvard’s new seven-course online series offers free training in Data Science and AI foundations. Running through June 2026,…
Extend H-1B Visa Beyond Six-Year Limit with Green Card Steps
New H-1B rules for 2025-2026 emphasize merit-based selection and higher fees. Workers nearing their six-year limit must rely…