Job scams & fraud: Nigeria’s NSCDC says it rescued 42 people and arrested a syndicate accused of selling fake overseas job offers, after victims paid for “visa processing” that never led to work. Workplace safety & insurance friction: A Springfield family says a contractor water-jetting job left their home unlivable for 16 months, while they struggle to get insurance settlement approval. Hiring & layoffs: TikTok’s Dublin office plans about 300 job cuts, offering mutual termination deals tied to restrictions on complaints. Skills-first hiring: HR coverage highlights a shift away from degrees and job titles toward skills-based hiring strategies. Youth unemployment pressure: South Africans report applying for months with little response, while employers still demand experience for entry roles. Career pathways in education: Fayetteville State University is launching NIH-funded biomedical research pathways for rural health and neurological disorders. AI and the job market: Reports and commentary point to growing anxiety about AI replacing roles, plus legal challenges to AI hiring tools over discrimination and transparency. Global migration support: Bangladesh plans a “Probashi Card” to streamline overseas employment, remittances, welfare, and emergency help. Career inspiration: A Wayne State pre-law program pairs students with courthouse visits and exposure to multiple legal careers. Interview norms: A Perth social media debate questions what applicants wear to job interviews, sparking broader workplace “first impressions” discussion.