New York struggling with influx of asylum seekers

13 Sept 19:18 Key points summarised by AI

New York City is overwhelmed by an influx of 17,000 asylum seekers since April, primarily Venezuelans, transferred from border states, straining its shelter system and resources.
Asylum seekers face significant hurdles, including a 150-day waiting period for legal work authorization, forcing many to seek informal employment or rely on city support.
Mayor Eric Adams deems the situation "not sustainable," with the city projected to spend up to $1 billion on temporary housing, urging federal intervention for faster work permits and national burden-sharing.
The city is accommodating new arrivals in hotels and a large tent facility on Randall's Island, while grappling with severe housing shortages and the high cost of living.

China-funded Confucius Institutes deemed US national security threat: Hegseth

Today 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

The US Department of Defense officially designated China-funded Confucius Institutes as a threat to national security, citing their role as Chinese Communist Party propaganda tools.
Despite previous shutdowns, these organizations reappeared under new names across 30 universities, aiming to steal intellectual property and influence American students, but have since been dismantled by the Defense Department.