2027

Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’Canada will ​join the Eurovision song contest next year, becoming the first new ⁠participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced.Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member. Continue reading...

• U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For ratings to help job seekers and employers identify top-performing organizations. • The rankings evaluate companies based on critical factors including pay and benefits, work-life balance, job stability, professional development, and psychological comfort. • According to VP of Careers Carly Chase, these ratings serve as a vital resource for diverse groups, from AI-era graduates to HR leaders researching organizational trends.

• The Delhi Cabinet approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, expected to take effect on July 1, to phase out internal combustion engines. • Starting January 1, 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered, followed by a ban on new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 1, 2028. • To incentivize adoption, the government will provide subsidies of ₹30,000 for electric two-wheelers and ₹50,000 for electric three-wheelers during the policy's first year.

Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 AprilMove will enable a record 100,000 runners to take partThe London Marathon has confirmed that next year’s race will be staged over two days to enable a record 100,000 runners to take part and raise tens of millions more for charity.That will be welcome news for the 1.3 million people who have applied through the ballot, although their chances of getting a place on the start line will still be considerably less than 10%. Continue reading...

• Bulgaria has been announced as the host country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. • The event will feature a dedicated Eurovision Village and Euroclub, though the specific city and arena are yet to be finalized. • Early interest is already growing, with 9 countries expressing their intention to participate in the competition.

• Section 702 of FISA expires tonight, but a secret FISC certification ensures that NSA and FBI warrantless surveillance remains operational through March 2027. • The extension persists despite a 47-52 Senate vote and a House rejection, effectively bypassing legislative attempts to curb the program. • Data from a March 2026 letter by FBI Acting Assistant Director Ted Groves reveals that FBI queries of Americans' communications rose 35% in 2025.

• IBM reports that AI spending is projected to surge from under 15% of total IT budgets in 2025 to nearly 25% by 2027. • Security and compliance concerns are the primary obstacles to scaling, with nearly 59% of respondents identifying these as top barriers. • The study highlights operational instability, noting that surveyed organizations experienced an average of 54 AI agent incidents requiring human intervention over the past year.