A massive immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will postpone its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the delay after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid fuels diplomatic tension The raid has increased strains between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean nationals. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said the workers were sent temporarily to assist in launching the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will delay the opening by two to three…
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Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is not providing enough support for the life sciences sector. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will move research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned the decision could deter other major companies from investing in the UK. Government highlights initiatives but admits challenges A government spokesperson defended current science and research spending but acknowledged more needs to be done. Officials pointed to new programmes but recognised growing international…
Donald Trump is pressing the European Union to implement tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He aims to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump calls for stronger action against Moscow The US president made his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pushed for the highest possible tariffs targeting China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…
Extended factory closures Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK factories closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still facing disruption after a cyber attack more than a week ago. Production has stopped at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Sites in Slovakia, China and India are also affected. Factory workers have been told to stay home. On 31 August the automaker shut down its IT systems to protect them from further damage. The move caused widespread operational disruption. Efforts to restore networks Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restart its systems. Cybersecurity specialists and…
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East was delayed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to maintain service Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend suggested that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and several Asian countries. Seabed cables carry global data Undersea cables transport most international data and form the backbone…
Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted using artificial intelligence in his classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, remembering his childhood love for reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers integrating AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even while its benefits and risks remain debated. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The program encourages students…
Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has introduced a historic compensation package to keep him focused on the company amid growing competition and market challenges. The plan mirrors Musk’s previous package, which many once doubted but Tesla achieved ahead of schedule. Now, the board aims to incentivize him to push the company even further. Massive stock rewards on the line The deal could give Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, valued at $143.5 billion today. He will receive them only if Tesla reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization. That figure is nearly eight times…
Jaguar Land Rover has told employees to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the aftermath of a cyber attack. The breach over the weekend forced the automaker to turn off key IT systems. That step disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the shutdown could continue as the situation is assessed. production and sales heavily affected Car sales have been badly disrupted, though some transactions still went through, according to sources close to the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, disabled its systems on Sunday to limit…
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to step in and protect his tariff measures. He seeks to overturn a ruling that declared his wide-ranging trade duties illegal. Executive power under scrutiny The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to quickly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without congressional approval. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges stated that only Congress holds the authority to set import duties. Billions at stake The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy plans. It may also force the US…
The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in search has drawn global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech confronted such scrutiny. One year after Judge Amit Mehta labeled Google a monopolist, he announced remedies that some call weak, while others see as potentially impactful. Google keeps Chrome and Android During the remedies phase, many expected a forced breakup. Judge Mehta rejected calls to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its hold on search and advertising. Both platforms survived intact. “These…