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April 1, 2025

US Officials Use Signal for Classified Yemen Strike Talks

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other high-ranking officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, used the messaging platform Signal to discuss classified information about a Yemen air strike. The group's use of Signal was criticized as an "egregious" security breach, with Democratic lawmakers condemning it as inappropriate for sharing sensitive plans. US President Donald Trump claimed ignorance of the incident, attributing it to a "glitch". Internet Society Director Callum Voge argues that Signal is not secure enough for such conversations due to human error and spyware risks.

https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/03/31/signal-was-a-risky-choice-for-sharing-classified-plans-which-is-the-most-secure-messaging-

April 1, 2025

USCIS Hits H-1B Visa Cap in Early March

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached its H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2026, with 85,000 spots available. The agency received enough electronic registrations from employers by March 24 to meet the cap, allowing winners of the annual lottery to proceed with petitions for specialty occupation visas.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/h-1b-visa-lottery-completed-for-fiscal-year-2026-uscis-says

April 1, 2025

USCIS Opens H-1B Petitions for Selected Employers

USCIS has notified selected H-1B petitioners that they can file cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025, after a computer-generated random selection of initial registrations during FY 2026's initial registration period. The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to attract highly skilled foreign workers, such as those from India and China, to meet their workforce needs and drive innovation in tech hubs like Silicon Valley.

https://natlawreview.com/article/uscis-announces-completion-fy-2026-h-1b-registration-process-filing-period-begins

April 1, 2025

Vidwud Unveils AI-Powered Video Creation Tool

Vidwud has launched its AI-powered Image to Video tool, allowing users to create stunning videos in seconds with dynamic effects and various artistic styles, including anime and cinematic options, making video creation accessible to everyone through daily free usage.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vidwuds-free-ai-driven-image-to-video-generator-empowers-video-creation-302416859.html

April 1, 2025

Wall Street Drives America's Economic Global Dominance

America's economic exceptionalism is rooted in its robust capital markets, exemplified by Wall Street, where companies like Apple and Google are listed, fostering a culture of risk-taking that has led to numerous innovations, such as the development of Silicon Valley. The dollar's status as the world's primary reserve currency, held by central banks like the Federal Reserve, further solidifies its economic influence globally.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/01/world/how-american-exceptionalism-ends/

April 1, 2025

Washington D.C. Workers Flock to New Orleans

US cities and towns are competing with each other to attract laid-off federal workers, as the Trump administration's workforce reduction and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cuts have left thousands without jobs. Local governments are offering incentives such as housing assistance and job training programs to lure these workers, who will be displaced from their positions in Washington D.C.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/local-governments-vie-for-fired-federal-workers-after-doge-cuts

April 1, 2025

Williams Warns Against Personal Devices in SCIFs

The government's most sensitive information is typically discussed in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), which are designed to prevent eavesdropping or cyber intrusion. Experts warn that using personal devices to discuss classified material poses a risk of cyberespionage, as highlighted by Michael Williams, an expert on international relations and national security at Syracuse University.

https://stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_353bf250-e116-503b-97d2-b33d878e32dc.html

April 1, 2025

Xiaomi EV SU7 Catches Fire in Collision Incident

Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) model, the SU7 sedan, was involved in a collision that resulted in a fire. The company stated that the car had the standard version of its smart driving system without LiDAR technology, which is less advanced than the higher-end version with LiDAR. Local police received data from Xiaomi's Weibo account, which warned of potential obstacles ahead just seconds before the accident occurred.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/china-xiaomi-su7-electric-vehicle-accident-shares-fall-5036851

April 1, 2025

Xiaomi's Self-Driving Car Involved in Fatal Crash

Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker, is cooperating with the police after a fatal crash involving its SU7 electric vehicle's self-driving feature occurred in Beijing, resulting in three deaths. The company has submitted driving data and operational information to the authorities and expressed deep regret for the tragedy.

https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3304794/xiaomi-cooperate-police-after-fatal-crash-involving-su7-evs-self-driving-feature?module=top_story&pgtype=section