Author: News Desk

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, declaring it “patently unlawful.” Judge Jeannette Vargas stated the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority and violated federal immigration law.

An Arizona-based organisation has secured a 20-year lease for Crown land and coastal waters on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore to develop a seaside refuge for retired whales from marine parks. The Whale Sanctuary Project has faced criticism from some local residents and animal-rights advocates regarding the initiative.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily permitted President Donald Trump to advance his $400m White House ballroom project while reviewing an emergency appeal from his administration. This decision pauses a lower court’s order requiring congressional approval for the construction. Trump’s administration contends the ballroom is vital for national security.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stated that recent studies indicating year-round shipping potential from the Port of Churchill strengthen the argument for expanding the Arctic deep-sea port.

Beau Croucher, a 14-year-old boy, died in hospital on Wednesday after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on Monday. His family described him as “our beautiful, innocent baby boy”. The bus driver, 39, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until November 17.

Family and friends gathered to remember a man described as generous, talented, and humble, sharing heartfelt stories that evoked tears during the tribute. The gathering highlighted his positive impact on those around him, reinforcing the strong connections he fostered throughout his life.

A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on 17 August. He was walking along The Hard when the incident occurred. The bus driver, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail as investigations continue.

Brazil will invest approximately 2.3 billion reais ($444.2 million) in its artificial intelligence ecosystem, focusing on projects with both US and Chinese firms. Key initiatives include a partnership with Huawei and iFlytek for supercomputing infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro and a supercomputer expected to rank among the world’s top ten, located in Rio Grande do Norte.

A new report from CBRE Group indicates that Calgary’s tech sector experienced over 50% job growth between 2022 and 2025, significantly outpacing the next metropolitan area by more than 20 percentage points. This positions Calgary as a leading hub for technology employment in Canada.

The FBI has searched the Washington, DC, home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct investigation. This follows the seizure of his electronic devices at San Francisco airport. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid allegations, including one of sexual assault.