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Immigration crackdown sparks concern among Charlotte residents

A senior Border Patrol official recently highlighted a wave of arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, amid reports of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Supreme Court confirms Uber drivers are employees 

The Supreme Court has dismissed Uber's appeal against a previous court ruling, confirming that four drivers who challenged the rideshare...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Alibaba accused of aiding Chinese military against the US

A White House memo reported by the Financial Times claims that Alibaba is providing technological support to the Chinese military...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Dispute with China causes drop in Japan stocks

Rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan have led to a sharp fall in Japanese tourism and retail stocks....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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South Korea vows increased home investments amid US tariff pact

Samsung Electronics and several major South Korean companies have committed to significantly increasing their investment at home following a trade...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Trump urges vote on Epstein files release

President Donald Trump has shifted his position, urging House Republicans to back the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Feedback sought on new measures to protect hoiho from fishing impacts

Feedback is currently being requested on new plans that will lower the risks that commercial fishing presents to hoiho (yellow-eyed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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13 nations unite for better healthcare through digital technologies

Thirteen countries have launched a new global partnership aimed at improving the use of digital technologies in healthcare, such as...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Housing market shows new life in latest data

The housing market finally showed signs of activity last month, the Real Estate Institute said.  The latest data released shows that...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NHC announces NZ$1.2m funding for 13 new hazard projects

The Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) Toka Tū Ake has confirmed funding for 13 research projects intended to “boost natural hazards...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
chinese spies accused of using ai to automate global cyberattacks

Chinese spies accused of using AI to automate global cyberattacks

The creators of the AI chatbot Claude have accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of using their technology to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Profit margin squeeze drives The Warehouse Group head office restructure

The Warehouse Group is set to reduce head office staff due to challenges from shrinking profit margins.  This news comes despite...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ banks divide on agricultural emissions rules

A divide is emerging within New Zealand’s largest agri-lenders as some banks move ahead with emissions-intensity targets while others hold...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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US, Switzerland agree to cut tariffs to 15%

The United States and Switzerland have agreed to reduce tariffs on Swiss imports to 15%, a notable step in improving...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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Internal Affairs admits withholding McSkimming information was inappropriate

The Department of Internal Affairs acknowledged that withholding information about the disgraced former senior police officer Jevon McSkimming from Police...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
trump breaks with longtime ally marjorie taylor greene

Trump breaks with longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

A major fallout has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of his...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 min read
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