WEBVTT 1 00:00:14.250 --> 00:00:18.740 Good morning. It's twenty past six in the morning on Friday the 9th of October. 2 00:00:18.860 --> 00:00:21.530 This is Not Perfect News. I'm James. 3 00:00:21.650 --> 00:00:22.400 And I'm Julie. 4 00:00:22.520 --> 00:00:24.260 Here are today's main stories. 5 00:00:24.380 --> 00:00:29.560 A Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk has killed thirty people. 6 00:00:29.680 --> 00:00:34.720 United States prosecutors have charged Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations. 7 00:00:34.840 --> 00:00:40.290 An immigration enforcement agent has shot a man during an operation in New York City. 8 00:00:40.410 --> 00:00:47.700 Later, the latest in technology and AI, and today's feature: White House blocks Microsoft from visa program. 9 00:00:47.820 --> 00:00:53.350 This programme is researched and voiced using AI, and every source is on our website. 10 00:00:53.470 --> 00:00:55.400 Here's Julie with the world news. 11 00:00:56.100 --> 00:01:08.140 Thanks, James. A Russian missile strike on a bus station in Kramatorsk has killed thirty people. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble for survivors. Officials say the death toll could rise further. 12 00:01:08.260 --> 00:01:17.330 In New York City, an immigration enforcement agent has shot and wounded a man during an operation. Local authorities have launched an immediate investigation into the incident. 13 00:01:17.450 --> 00:01:28.050 United States prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The indictment alleges involvement in torture and systematic human rights abuses. 14 00:01:28.170 --> 00:01:30.120 Here's James with the UK news. 15 00:01:30.820 --> 00:01:38.950 Thanks, Julie. A Royal Navy sailor has been arrested and charged with spying for Russia, following an investigation by counter-terrorism police. 16 00:01:39.070 --> 00:01:45.980 Polls have closed in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with the result expected later tonight after votes are counted. 17 00:01:46.100 --> 00:01:55.330 A government review has warned of potential ADHD over-diagnosis, prompting calls for tighter clinical assessments across the health service. 18 00:01:55.450 --> 00:01:58.600 Here's Julie with the technology and AI news. 19 00:01:59.300 --> 00:02:06.130 Thanks, James. An artificial intelligence data centre firm backed by Nvidia has scrapped its plans for a stock market listing. 20 00:02:06.250 --> 00:02:14.080 Australia is facing widespread outrage following the release of an unauthorised political video clip generated by artificial intelligence. 21 00:02:14.200 --> 00:02:21.370 Anthropic has introduced a ban on abusive behavior from users interacting with its Claude artificial intelligence assistant. 22 00:02:21.490 --> 00:02:28.220 Online fashion retailer Asos has confirmed a recent data breach is significantly worse than initially revealed to customers. 23 00:02:28.340 --> 00:02:33.930 The ongoing artificial intelligence boom is driving a sharp rise in rental prices across San Francisco. 24 00:02:34.050 --> 00:02:36.000 Here's James with today's feature. 25 00:02:36.700 --> 00:02:43.550 Thanks, Julie. The White House has suspended Microsoft and several other tech companies from a well-known federal visa program. 26 00:02:43.670 --> 00:02:49.740 The scheme allows businesses to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency in the United States. 27 00:02:49.860 --> 00:02:55.670 This sudden move marks a major escalation in immigration policy affecting the technology sector. 28 00:02:55.790 --> 00:03:02.270 Microsoft alone applied for green cards for nearly thirty-seven hundred workers for twenty twenty-six. 29 00:03:02.390 --> 00:03:06.890 Vice President JD Vance explained the decision in stark terms earlier today. 30 00:03:07.010 --> 00:03:12.230 He stated that Microsoft is being blocked from the program due to alleged fraud and system abuse. 31 00:03:12.350 --> 00:03:17.960 The administration claims the company laid off American workers and replaced them with foreign staff. 32 00:03:18.080 --> 00:03:24.810 Supporters of the freeze argue it is a necessary step to protect domestic employment and crack down on corporate shortcuts. 33 00:03:24.930 --> 00:03:30.750 On the other side, critics and industry advocates worry this will starve the tech sector of vital global talent. 34 00:03:30.870 --> 00:03:36.140 Microsoft responded by stating it looks forward to providing the administration with additional information. 35 00:03:36.260 --> 00:03:41.570 The company maintains it only files petitions for individuals who meet rigorous legal standards. 36 00:03:41.690 --> 00:03:48.240 Federal officials will now review the suspended applications and investigate the wider practices within the program. 37 00:03:48.360 --> 00:03:56.210 For thousands of tech workers in limbo, the future of their residency applications now hangs entirely on the outcome of that review. 38 00:03:56.330 --> 00:04:04.500 The program in question primarily handles permanent residency sponsorship for individuals currently holding temporary skilled worker permits. 39 00:04:04.620 --> 00:04:11.120 These specific worker permits have long been a cornerstone of recruitment for Silicon Valley and other major technology hubs. 40 00:04:11.240 --> 00:04:16.260 Companies utilize the pathway to retain specialized engineering talent from around the world. 41 00:04:16.380 --> 00:04:23.440 Trade associations representing software developers have expressed deep concern over the sudden loss of access to this pipeline. 42 00:04:23.560 --> 00:04:29.460 Several corporate leaders warn that recruitment efforts for critical research divisions could face immediate delays. 43 00:04:29.580 --> 00:04:36.980 Legal advisers are currently counseling affected employees to remain in the country while federal agencies sort out the paperwork. 44 00:04:37.100 --> 00:04:44.340 Labor unions, meanwhile, have praised the administration for taking a firm stance against perceived abuses of employment pathways. 45 00:04:44.460 --> 00:04:51.940 Union representatives argue that employers must prioritize domestic recruitment before looking abroad for specialized staff. 46 00:04:52.060 --> 00:04:59.130 The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced a timeline for concluding the wider investigation into participating firms. 47 00:04:59.250 --> 00:05:05.530 Further announcements regarding the exact scope of the freeze across other industries are expected later in the week. 48 00:05:05.650 --> 00:05:09.850 It seems paperwork is suddenly the most dangerous thing in Silicon Valley. 49 00:05:09.970 --> 00:05:12.690 Especially when the White House is the one reading it. 50 00:05:13.390 --> 00:05:16.970 Thanks, James. Before we go, a reminder of today's main stories. 51 00:05:17.090 --> 00:05:22.150 at least thirty people have died following a russian missile strike on buses in kramatorsk 52 00:05:22.270 --> 00:05:27.900 american prosecutors have charged the venezuelan leader nicolas maduro with severe torture offences 53 00:05:28.020 --> 00:05:33.450 You'll find all our sources, the transcript and chapters at news.notperfect.biz. 54 00:05:33.570 --> 00:05:38.240 This programme is made with AI, so please check the linked sources for anything important. 55 00:05:38.360 --> 00:05:40.530 That's all from us this morning. I'm Julie. 56 00:05:40.650 --> 00:05:44.190 And I'm James. Thanks for listening, and goodbye.