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U.S. Legal Immigration From Muslim-Majority Nations Drops 96 Percent

U.S. Legal Immigration From Muslim-Majority Nations Drops 96 Percent

Washington, Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Recent data reveals U.S. legal immigration from 45 Muslim-majority nations plunged 96% between late 2024 and early 2026, with refugee resettlements from these countries falling entirely to zero.

Why Artificial Intelligence Threatens Office Jobs While Protecting Skilled Trades

Why Artificial Intelligence Threatens Office Jobs While Protecting Skilled Trades

Dearborn, Friday, 2 October 2026.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI will eliminate white-collar spreadsheet jobs while serving as a helpful companion for skilled trades facing a 1.7 million annual labor shortage.

U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply as Employers Add Only 29,000 Jobs in September

U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply as Employers Add Only 29,000 Jobs in September

Washington, Friday, 2 October 2026.
U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, sharply missing expectations. The sudden slowdown pushed unemployment to 4.2% and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause interest rate hikes.