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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Manipulated chart misleads on migration rate in Canada
"I still can't get over this graph. Canada is being destroyed intentionally," reads the text of a June 25, 2025 X post. It shares a chart allegedly showing Canada's net international migration levels from 1952 to 2025, depicting a relatively stable rate before taking off into almost exponential growth after 2021. The image spread online throughout June on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X, where it was shared by controversial influencer Mario Nawfal and news aggregator Visegrád 24, which frequently posts misinformation. As anxiety heightened in recent years over housing shortages and employment opportunities, Canada's years-long pro-immigration consensus broke as some argued welcoming more newcomers contributed to scarcity. While certain analysts say employers are exploiting the temporary foreign worker program and immigration officials warned that Canada is bringing in more immigrants than it can house, AFP still regularly debunks rumors misleadingly claiming the system helps new arrivals take jobs, food assistance and social benefits from citizens. These concerns were accompanied by a documented increase in the rate of new arrivals to the country, but the chart seen in the social media posts exaggerates the phenomenon. Text claims the graph in the image was sourced from the Statistics Canada dataset "Estimates of the components of international migration, quarterly" (archived here). But the government statistics agency told AFP the chart does not align with its data. "The figure is not an accurate picture of Canada's migration patterns," said Statistics Canada spokeswoman Jasmine Emond in a June 27 email. The graph circulating in June was credited to the account "@FinanceLancelot" (archived here), which shared the chart with the striking increase to X on May 31. Following the thread of that post leads to another graphic, this time credited to "@AlymerTH" (archived here), depicting a slightly less extreme increase going up to 2023 posted on October 8, 2024. Emond said Statistics Canada was uncertain about the source of the numbers in the chart but @AlymerTH claimed in a post they used a code to scrape the "components of international migration" dataset and create the chart. Statistics Canada's dataset is broken down into departures and arrival categories such as emigrants, immigrants -- or permanent residents -- and inflows and outflows of non-permanent residents, which includes anyone coming in on a work or study permit. @AlymerTH's code appears to take the sum of categories that denote departures and subtracts them from all the arrival categories. However, Emond said an equation calculating recent net migration should have used the "net non-permanent residents" category over a subtraction of outflows from inflows. The data breaking down non-permanent residents' comings and goings is only available from the end of 2021. Comparing @AlymerTH's formula and the one suggested by Statistics Canada produces similar results for high net international migration in 2023, but the X user's equation also leads to an increase in 2020. The formulation from the government agency showed a decrease that year when many left during the coronavirus pandemic (archived here). Statistics Canada consolidates data from the "components of international migration" set into its own graphic, broken down by quarters, which again shows the net decrease in 2020 and increases between 2021 and 2023 (archived here). Unlike the June social media posts, which show net international migration supposedly taking off to over 2.5 million people per year by 2025, Statistics Canada's representation of its most recent immigration data actually shows a decrease in the category after a peak in the third quarter of 2023. The chart with the steep increase appears to show a 2.5 million data point tacked on to @AlymerTH's graph in reaction to the recently elected Canadian government's proposed immigration targets. Canada's latest Immigration Levels Plan (archived here), says the government intends to allow the entry of around 2.8 million people, but this is over the course of multiple years between 2025 and 2027 as opposed to just within 2025. Net migration levels will likely be further decreased by the number of non-permanent residents who leave when their permits expire -- a number not yet known or reflected in the chart on social media. The Canadian government announced reductions to its immigration targets in late 2024. According to Statistics Canada data, the country saw its lowest net migration levels since 2021 in the last quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025 (archived here). Read more of AFP's reporting on misinformation in Canada here.
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Business Standard
03-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Small skydiving plane with 15 on board crashes in New Jersey; no casualties
At least 15 people were injured and taken to the hospital after a small skydiving aircraft went off the end of a runway at an airport in southern New Jersey, United States, and crashed into nearby woods on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at the Cross Keys Airport, approximately 33.8 kilometers southeast of Philadelphia. The skydiving aircraft involved a Cessna 208B, the Associated Press reported, citing a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson. The Federal Aviation Administration said that the investigation is currently underway. Aerial footage of the aircraft showed it in a wooded area, with pieces of debris flying nearby. Firetrucks and emergency services vehicles soon reached the crash site. Wendy A Marano, a spokesperson for the Cooper University Hospital's trauma centre in Camden, New Jersey, said at least three people were being evaluated and eight others with less severe injuries were being treated in the emergency department. The spokesperson said four more patients with minimal injuries are waiting to be evaluated further, adding that the members of the hospital's EMS and trauma department were at the crash site. ???????? SKYDIVING PLANE CRASHES AT NEW JERSEY AIRPORT WITH 15 ABOARD, 5 HOSPITALIZED A small aircraft carrying approximately 15 people crashed in wooded area near Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, triggering a mass casualty response at 5:30 PM Wednesday. At least five victims… — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 2, 2025 Calling it a 'mass casualty incident', Gloucester County Emergency Management warned people to avoid the area on its Facebook page in order to let emergency vehicles access the crash site. According to the report, Cross Keys Airport had no information about the crash. In a separate incident, another skydiving plane carrying 20 people crashed in Tennessee on June 8. According to a report in People, the plane crashed soon after it left Tullahoma Regional Airport around 12.30 pm local time on Sunday. No casualties were reported in the Tennessee crash, with people suffering some minor injuries, the report added, citing Lyle Russell, a spokesperson for the city of Tullahoma. The spokesperson added, 'The plane involved was a skydiving plane, a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter. No ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged, and there were no injuries were reported from the ground.' The crash came amid heightened scrutiny of plane safety in the US after a series of private and commercial crashes in 2025.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Man scams his way onto 100+ flights for free. The movie-like ploy behind it will surprise you
In what sounds like a plot straight out of a Hollywood heist comedy, a Florida man managed to outsmart multiple airline systems and live the high-flying life—without ever earning his wings. Tiron Alexander, 35, has been convicted of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas after posing as a flight attendant to bag over 120 free flights across the United States. How He Pulled It Off: A Badge, A Lie, and a Boarding Pass According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice , between 2018 and 2024, Alexander repeatedly accessed employee-only booking systems intended for actual flight crew. By falsely claiming to work for seven different airlines, he fabricated around 30 bogus employee badge numbers and hire dates. Using these, he booked at least 34 flights by posing as a crew member—then replicated the scheme across three more airlines, clocking in over 120 free trips in total. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael C. Shepherd, Zachary A. Keller, and Andres E. Chinchilla led the prosecution, presenting a meticulous trail of fabricated employee data, digital footprints, and fake identities that allowed Alexander to fly under the radar—literally and figuratively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo — MarioNawfal (@MarioNawfal) 'No Threat, But No Excuse' The Transportation Security Administration's Atlanta Field Office led the investigation. In a statement to CBS News Miami , a TSA spokesperson clarified that while Alexander was able to obtain boarding passes through fraudulent means, he did pass through all standard TSA security checks including ID verification and physical screening. 'TSA remains dedicated to the security of the flying public and will continue to support the prosecution of those who break air travel laws,' the spokesperson added. Despite the elaborate ruse, there was reportedly no evidence that Alexander posed a threat to passenger safety. You Might Also Like: 100% attendance? How a HR manager fooled a tech company of Rs 20 crore From First Class Lies to a Federal Sentence Alexander's luck finally ran out when federal investigators pieced together the scope of his con. His case was brought before a jury, which returned a guilty verdict on all five counts. He now faces sentencing on August 25, where he could be handed a prison term of up to 30 years. Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge Antonio L. Pittman and U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O'Byrne jointly announced the conviction. It marks a significant win for federal authorities who continue to navigate the complex intersection of security, technology, and fraud in modern air travel. While it may have seemed like a dream come true—flying coast to coast without paying a dime—Alexander's scheme has landed him in serious legal trouble. His story now serves as a stark reminder that cutting corners, even sky-high ones, rarely ends well. You Might Also Like: 'US universities are money-grabbing scams': Graduate tries to warn off students from studying in US. Netizens tell him not to 'fearmonger'
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Forbes
Apple Warns Looters With Stolen iPhones: We Will Track You
Apple Store looted in LA In the aftermath of the looting that followed LA's anti-ICE riots this week, there's a nasty surprise for those that saw the opportunity to steal iPhones from Apple's store. As seen some years ago when Apple was also targeted, that's a dangerous mistake. iPhones on display in Apple's stores are locked and protected. Looters are greeted with an on-screen warning: 'Please return to Apple Tower Theatre. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted.' We saw the same in 2020, when looters also took the opportunity to get hold of iPhones at a surprising 100% discount — it doesn't work as planned. But as one poster on X suggested, there might be another way. 'When the news broke they were looting Apple stores, my immediate reaction was, 'Good luck activating those.' But actually warning them that they're being tracked is dumb. Just do it.' As Mario Nawfal posted on X: 'Looters ransacked the Apple Store at Tower Theatre during downtown LA protests. They smashed glass, grabbed phones, laptops, and whatever else wasn't nailed down. But Apple doesn't play.' The display models just display that warning. 'Translation: Congratulations, you've stolen a brick that tattles.' As I reported when iPhones were looted in the cross-state U.S. riots in 2020, 'Apple operates some form of proximity software that disables a device when it is taken illegally from a store.' That mysterious threat was outed then, with the same warning. As I said at that time, 'for users who lose iPhones, Apple provides useful tips as to what to do next. But for those considering stealing one from its stores, the advice is much more simple—don't. It will not work and may lead to an unwelcome knock on the door.' You have been warned.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
Return the phones!: Apple sends warning to thieves who looted iPhones during Los Angeles riots
Looters who stole iPhones during riots in Los Angeles got an unexpected message from Apple: 'Please return to Apple Tower Theatre . This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted.' Several display phones, stolen from the Apple Tower Theatre store in downtown LA amid anti-ICE protests, were remotely locked and triggered alarms, effectively turning the devices into high-tech bait. Videos circulating online show the phones flashing the message while blaring loudly, making them impossible to ignore. The video, of BG on the Scene, was shared by startup founder Mario Nawfal who wrote on X, "Looters ransacked the Apple Store at Tower Theatre during downtown LA protests. They smashed glass, grabbed phones, laptops, and whatever else wasn't nailed down. But Apple doesn't play. The stolen iPhones were display models. When stolen, they locked up, blared alarms, and flashed this message: 'Please return to Apple Tower Theatre. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted.' Translation: Congratulations, you've stolen a brick that tattles." Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Toyota 4Runner Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) MorninJoy Undo The incident occurred Monday evening, as protests—initially peaceful—entered their fourth day. Demonstrators had taken to the streets starting June 9 to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city. However, tensions escalated into riots, with vandals targeting multiple storefronts, including a Jordan Flagship store and the Apple Store. — MarioNawfal (@MarioNawfal) Live Events Footage and photos from the scene showed shattered glass, looted merchandise, and graffiti scrawled across the Apple Store's windows. A nearby jewelry store was also ransacked. According to LAPD Officer Chris Miller, at least three suspects were apprehended in connection to the Apple Store burglary. One woman was arrested on the spot, while two others were detained for looting. Authorities say the unrest was largely concentrated within a five-block radius downtown. By Tuesday, nearly 200 people had been detained, and at least seven officers injured in the chaos. Since the protests began on Saturday, LAPD has made nearly 400 arrests. Most were for failure to disperse, though a few involved more serious charges—including assaulting police officers and possession of dangerous weapons like Molotov cocktails and firearms. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and leaders of more than 30 smaller cities in California called for an end to the federal immigration sweeps that have disrupted many regions in the state. At a news conference, Bass suggested that the raids were done simply to "cause fear and panic." Her comments came just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing that troops could be sent to other cities if law enforcement officers were threatened there. At the White House, Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary, also insisted that the "left wing riots" would not halt the ICE raids.
