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Meta AI layoffs 2025: 5 lessons for tech workers and STEM students in a fast-changing industry

When Meta announced that around 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division would be leaving, it drew attention across the tech world, reports CNBC. The cuts affected teams within Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) and Meta Superintelligence Labs, two groups that sit at the center of Meta’s AI efforts.The decision came as part of a…

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Trapped at the desk: Why 23% of US workers skip vacation despite paid leave

In theory, paid vacation represents freedom, a rare pause in the relentless cadence of modern work. Yet, for a significant portion of US employees, this freedom remains unrealized. The promise of decompression and renewal is eclipsed by mounting workloads, relentless deadlines, and an entrenched culture that subtly equates absence with weakness. The modern workplace, despite…

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Diwali bonus dispute triggers toll plaza chaos: Agra-Lucknow Expressway workers open gates; vehicles pass without paying | Agra News

AGRA: Thousands of vehicles passed through the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehabad on Monday without paying toll charges after workers, upset over their Diwali bonus, opened all the gates. The protest caused major disruption to toll operations and traffic flow, prompting police intervention.The unrest began when 21 employees at the Fatehabad toll plaza, managed…

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How Trump’s $100K H-1B rule disrupts startups, AI talent, and international workers’ futures

The Trump administration’s recent mandate requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa is already sending shockwaves through America’s tech ecosystem. Designed to prioritize domestic workers and curb perceived exploitation by outsourcing firms, the policy is having an immediate impact on small businesses and venture-backed startups, raising questions about the future of innovation…

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US shutdown: Senate blocks funding bill for 11th time as deadlock enters third week — what it means for workers, and economy

The Senate on Monday voted against reopening the govt for the 11th time, extending the shutdown to three weeks as both sides remain at odds and unable to resolve the deadlock. The chamber voted 50-43 on the House-passed continuing resolution to fund the govt through late November, falling short of the 60 votes required for…

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US government shutdown: Trump admin’s closure hits workers, economy; Which sectors are affected?

The federal government shutdown in the United States is moving closer to becoming the second longest in history, with no signs of a breakthrough. Some lawmakers have even warned that it could soon surpass the record 35-day shutdown that took place during US President Donald Trump’s first term.The standoff began on October 1. The Trump…

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UK Visa shake up: Higher English standards for skilled workers and who qualifies |

The UK government has announced tougher English language requirements for foreign nationals applying for skilled worker and dependent visas, as part of a broader overhaul of its immigration system outlined in the May 2025 White Paper titled Restoring control over the immigration system. The new measures have been detailed in the UK Parliament’s Commons Library…

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US government shutdown: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers, says ‘it can’t be tolerated’

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown. The decision came as the shutdown entered its third week.US district judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the planned job cuts were being carried out without proper consideration. “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on…

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Explained: Why the Trump administration has laid off special education workers in the US Education Department

Mass education department layoffs begin as US government shutdown persists In a move that has stunned educators and disability advocates, the Trump administration has laid off nearly all employees working in the U.S. Department of Education’s special education offices. The decision affects the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its core division,…

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