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WIDER EFFECTSIndustry observers say the impact of the hiring freeze could extend beyond restaurants.Yoko Kono, a manager at an agency that dispatches foreign workers from Myanmar to Japan, said demand from the food services sector has grown rapidly in recent years.“We have (dispatched) in total about 1,000 (foreign workers). Most were to the nursing sector. Starting two years ago, demand increased in the restaurant business. Cafeterias in nursing homes are also considered restaurants,” she said.In rural Japan, where populations are shrinking faster, businesses say the policy could hit harder due to a smaller labour pool. Industry players warned the restriction…

new video loaded: Shooting at High School in Turkey Wounds 16 PeopleA former student opened fire at a vocational high school in southeastern Turkey, wounding at least 16 people, officials said. The attacker killed himself after being cornered by the police.By Christina KelsoApril 14, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of sexual assault on Tuesday, just hours before the embattled lawmaker is expected to resign from the House.The accuser came forward after four women alleged Swalwell committed sexual misconduct and rape, including at least one incident involving a former staffer, as reported by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle.The announcement came during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., organized by the women’s attorney, Lisa Bloom.Swalwell has repeatedly denied any criminal wrongdoing and has promised to fight “false” accusations.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS…

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on January 7, 2026. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty ImagesOracle’s stock jumped 6% on Tuesday as software shares rebounded for a second session and the company broadened its capacity deal with Bloom Energy.Bloom shares soared 23%.The rally built on Monday’s broad bounce in software stocks, which boosted Oracle nearly 13%. Palantir and Applovin gained 3% on Tuesday, while HubSpot, Salesforce and ServiceNow added about 1%. Over the last few months, software stocks have tumbled as concerns mount that…

American Airlines and United Airlines airplanes at the Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.Aristide Economopoulos | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated the idea of a potential tie-up with rival American Airlines to the Trump administration earlier this year, a suggestion that if acted upon, would create the world’s largest airline.While the Trump administration has appeared more open to mega deals than its predecessors, such a merger would face heavy regulatory scrutiny with the top four airlines (those two carriers, plus Delta Air Lines…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man in California was caught on Ring camera trying to break into someone’s home demanding to know where their daughter was, only to be confronted by the homeowner, according to police.Jason Nichols, 30, faces charges of burglary, vandalism, and making criminal threats after police said he tried to break into the Fairfield residence and identified himself as a fictional wizard. While Nichols appeared calm when he approached the home, things took a turn after he refused to leave.At the time, the homeowner’s pregnant wife and 5-year-old child hid in the garage.”I…

The closure of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon continues to have a big impact on the community.It closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.Now, many are calling on the provincial government to get those workers back into the community, helping the city’s most vulnerable. The closure means 126 fewer front-line workers in the community, providing critical care. A lot of that work was being done in housing and mental health support. Story continues below advertisement “As a result of this, people are going to…

Perth is still in a chronic rental shortage, with prices rising faster than any other capital city in Australia over the March quarter, according to new Cotality research.The latest rental snapshot shows Perth’s $761 weekly median rent is currently the second-most expensive in the country, behind Sydney’s $824 weekly rent.Perth’s median dwelling rents have grown 3 per cent over the quarter, which was the fastest growth in the nation, above the national median of 2.1 per cent growth. When assessed alone, Perth’s house rents rose 2.8 per cent and units by 3.7 per cent.Perth’s annual year-on-year growth is 6.7 per…

SECURING NEW ENERGY SUPPLIESIndustry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were still affecting supplies and that even if the passage normalises, it could take around 20 days for Middle Eastern cargoes to reach South Korea.The government is prioritising support for the passage of seven South Korea-bound oil tankers stuck in the Gulf area, a document shown during the cabinet meeting said. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told the meeting that the ministry had sent officials to the Congo, Algeria and Libya in a bid to secure energy supplies, in addition to presidential Chief of Staff Kang…

Pushing back on WashingtonPetro, however, has highlighted his interdiction efforts as a means of refuting Trump’s claims that he has allowed cocaine to flow unchecked.The subject reportedly came up during a call between the two heads of state in January. Petro suggested that Trump had been unfamiliar with the amounts of cocaine Colombia has seized.“The United States doesn’t know anything about that,” he told CBS News after the call.At other times, Petro has leaned on his interdiction record to push back on Trump’s hardline anti-narcotics policy.In September, Trump and his allies announced a campaign to bomb boats suspected of carrying…