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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. State Department on Wednesday expanded its list of countries whose citizens will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. business or tourist visas.The department added 12 nations to the growing list — Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles and Tunisia.Starting April 2, passport holders from these countries must pay a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, which is refunded if the visa application is denied or, if granted, the traveler complies with the terms of the B1…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities in the Florida Panhandle are taking spring break by storm by sharing viral bodycam video in an effort to crack down on rowdy college students allegedly breaking the law.The Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), which has jurisdiction over hotspot Panama City, has launched a social media campaign looking to deter college students from engaging in unlawful behavior by promoting arrests online. “We appreciate visitors that respect our community and laws, but will not tolerate disorder in illegal activity,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said in a video posted to Facebook. The department is…

It was a packed house at Platform Calgary on Wednesday as Canada’s minister for AI and digital innovation, Evan Solomon, explained more on how the government is looking to support the growing AI industry. “We are on a mission for ‘team yes’ to find answers,” explained Solomon. “My job is to facilitate ‘team yes.’ To get out of the way when we need to, and to give a boost when we have to.”According to Solomon, Canada is at a critical juncture where we are living through a period of political and technological change happening at an exponential rate. Minister Evan…

Witnesses to construction-sector criminality continue to be scared into silence as a state government blocks expanded powers for the corruption watchdog.

However, population experts warn that fundamental livelihood issues such as income and employment, as well as shifting attitudes toward marriage and family, will continue to pose major challenges.  “It used to be that marriage and childbearing took very important, central roles in China’s society. Now, that importance is seeing a decline,” said Mu Zheng, deputy director of the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Family and Population Research.  “They have many (other) things on their checklists to define what is fulfilling and achieving success in adult life.”  DEMOGRAPHIC PRESSURES MOUNT  These shifting views are a growing concern for authorities,  as marriage and childbearing remain closely…

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The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell CBS News. The probe began before Kent resigned this week over the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran, the sources said. The FBI’s Criminal Division is handling the probe, which has been underway for some time, one source said. The FBI declined to comment. Kent did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The news was first reported by Semafor.Former deputy White House chief of staff Taylor Budowich alluded to the issue…

Micron Technology delivered a blockbuster set of second-quarter results on Wednesday, underscoring the strength of demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence and data center expansion.The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $12.20, far exceeding Wall Street expectations of about $9.19.Revenue surged to roughly $23.9 billion, well above consensus estimates near $20 billion and marking a nearly threefold increase from the same period last year.However, Micron stock fell by 2% in after market trading along with the broader market as the Federal Reserve held rates and Fed chief Jerome Powell’s comments indicated concerns about persistent inflation.AI demand drives…

Author Ahmed Balaha Author Ahmed Balaha Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  March 18, 2026 RedotPay is looking to raise $150 million in a pre-IPO round. The Hong Kong based stablecoin payment processor is targeting a $4 billion valuation.The plan is to lock in capital before a US public listing that could come as early as this year.What makes it interesting is the context. The company says it is…

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters1. Lots of uncertaintyWhile no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what’s next. Neither the post-meeting statement, the update on economic projections, nor Powell’s news conference provided much in that regard. The statement saw only minor tweaks, the “dot plot” saw a modest dovish shift, and Powell used some form…