Reuters World News New Orleans, visas, Netflix and Putin
Dec 4, 2025
New Orleans faces heightened fears with a crackdown on immigration, sparking federal arrests. Enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants raises eyebrows, especially for content moderation roles. Meanwhile, Netflix hints at a merger with Warner Bros Discovery, suggesting potential cost-saving for subscribers. Geopolitically, Putin's trip to India aims for strategic oil and arms deals as tensions simmer. Plus, a Pentagon review shakes confidence in communications after risks to troops emerge.
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Kid Sits In Flight Deck, Sparks Dreams
- A child named Bronx met a real United pilot and sat in the flight deck, inspiring future dreams.
- Christopher Waljasper framed the moment as how small interactions can shape a kid's future.
Family Hides To Avoid New Orleans Raids
- A New Orleans immigrant set up makeshift beds in her family's restaurant to avoid travel and potential detention.
- She feared being separated from her U.S.-born 10-year-old son if deported after 20 years in the U.S.
Visa Vetting Targets Content Moderation Roles
- The Trump administration will screen H-1B applicants for roles tied to content moderation and fact-checking.
- This policy could complicate hiring of tech workers from India and China crucial to Silicon Valley.