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Ukraine’s escalating conflict has sent shockwaves through the global tech labor market, with cybersecurity talent demand now skyrocketing as attackers target critical infrastructure and nation‑states seek to shore up defenses. The overnight barrage that shook Kyiv on Christmas Eve has intensified worries that cyber incursions will accompany physical attacks, prompting governments and corporations to scramble … Read more

Vice President JD Vance has captured the imagination of the March‑March 2028 Republican voter base, with a surge of endorsements that could signal a shift in the U.S. political calculus. At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Vance dominated the straw poll and secured the endorsement of the organization’s high‑profile CEO, Erika Kirk. The results are being … Read more

In the early hours of Tuesday, a coordinated onslaught of 635 drones and 38 missiles struck Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to announce nationwide power cuts and multiple casualties. The strike – the most extensive from Russia since December 6 – targeted the country’s energy grid, civilian infrastructure and key public services, forcing emergency shut‑offs … Read more

When a small Mexican Navy aircraft crashed off the coast of Galveston, Texas, killing five of the eight people on board and leaving one missing, the incident sent shockwaves through U.S. aviation circles. Contributing to the tragedy were long‑standing gaps in real‑time flight monitoring and a lack of advanced aviation safety technology on many military … Read more

U.S. regulators have approved the world’s first daily oral obesity medication, Wegovy oral pill, unlocking a major shift in weight‑loss treatment. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Novo Nordisk’s 25‑mg semaglutide capsule on December 23, 2025, giving the company a competitive edge over rival Eli Lilly, whose own oral contender is still under review. Background/Context Obesity affects … Read more

Judge Paula Xinis of the U.S. District Court in Maryland has barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from re‑detaining Salvadoran native Kilmar Abrego García during the Christmas holiday, setting a precedent that could alter the way tech talent is managed amid a shifting immigration landscape. Background and Context The ruling comes at a time when … Read more

In a pivotal ruling that has shocked immigration advocates and families across the country, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on Monday barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from re‑detaining Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia during the Christmas holiday. The decision, which comes amid rising tensions between ICE and attorneys in the Trump administration, marks a rare victory for … Read more

Three inmates, including a murder suspect, broke loose from DeKalb County Jail early Monday morning, sparking an unprecedented jail escape investigation that has rattled the Atlanta metro area and drawn unprecedented scrutiny over correctional facility security systems. Authorities say the breakout was uncovered during a routine security sweep, and they have issued a high alert … Read more

Powerball holders are clutching their phones as the United States’ mega‑lottery cashes in at a staggering $1.6 billion for Monday night’s draw, a record fueled by a surge in online lottery ticketing. With President Trump declaring a “white‑hot” economy, the jackpot’s climb has gamers, grad‑students, and international scholars staring at an impossible win. Background / Context … Read more

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has issued a sharp warning to Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday, accusing them of a “blatant cover‑up” over the incomplete release of the epstein files release. The move follows a full year of mounting pressure from both parties to compel the DOJ to comply … Read more