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Illinois Hospital System Brings Back Mask Mandates

An Illinois hospital system issued a mask mandate due to "widespread respiratory illnesses."

AI Data Centers Straining Power Grid

Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are "distorting" the power grid, according to a Bloomberg report. The outlet's analysis found that "more than three-quarters of highly-distorted power readings across the country are within 50 miles of significant data center activity."

Fmr. DHS Sec. Chad Wolf: U.S. Should Keep Foreign Students Based on Merit

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, speaking on Newsmax TV’s Wake Up America on Monday, called for reforms to make it easier for foreign students educated in the United States to stay and contribute to the economy. Wolf advocated for a merit-based system, arguing it would benefit the nation to prioritize skilled graduates over the current lottery-based visa system and nationality quotas.

CT Attorney General: Mixed-Status Families Make Immigration Expulsions Complex

On Monday, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong argued on MSNBC’s The Beat that deporting undocumented immigrants is far more complex than it appears due to the prevalence of mixed-status families. Tong highlighted that 70% of households with an undocumented individual also include U.S. citizens or residents with other legal statuses, making mass expulsions logistically and socially challenging.

Alex Marlow Criticizes H-1B Visa System as “Evil Idea”

On Monday’s episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow sharply criticized the current use of H-1B visas, describing the system as a tool for corporate elites to undercut American workers. Marlow argued that the program, originally intended to fill labor shortages in specialized fields, has been abused to displace U.S. workers while driving down wages.

Elon Musk Calls for Major H-1B Visa Reform, Shifts Stance on Immigration Program

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has reversed his stance on the H-1B visa program, now calling for a “major reform” of the system just days after defending it vigorously. Musk, who had previously clashed with former President Donald Trump’s supporters over the issue, now labels the H-1B system as “broken” and advocates for significant changes.

Costco Moves in Support of DEI

Costco has urged its shareholders to vote against efforts to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The move comes as Costco received a proposal about eliminating the policies.

Seattle Residents Vow to Stop Tipping Amid Minimum Wage Hike

Residents of Seattle, Washington, are expressing concerns about tipping as the city's minimum wage is set to increase to $20.76 an hour on January 1.

Trump Urges Wayne Gretzky to Run for Prime Minister of Canada

President-elect Donald Trump urged hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for "Governor of Canada."

Bald Eagle Officially Becomes National Bird

President Joe Biden signed a bill officially making the bald eagle the U.S. national bird.

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