Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced record low phone wait times, with average speed of answer under five minutes in May, an 89% reduction from fiscal year 2024. The agency aims to improve customer service despite staff losses.
Emergency room wait times in France have increased by nearly an hour over the past decade, according to two studies. The median time to be seen is now 3h09, up from 2h16 in 2013. This increase is particularly pronounced for patients requiring hospitalization.
A Drees study shows French emergency rooms are increasingly saturated. In 2023, half of fully treated patients spent over 3h 10m in ERs, up from 2h 15m in 2013. Wait times for admission and even for those discharged after consultation have also significantly increased.
A new report from France's Drees reveals alarming increases in emergency room wait times. In 2023, half of patients waited over 3h10 for full care, a nearly one-hour increase from 2013. This affects all cases, from minor injuries to severe conditions.
French police have temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover port, following two-hour delays for thousands of holidaymakers. The EU's new entry-exit system (EES) has caused significant disruption.
DACA renewal processing times have surged to their longest duration since 2016, with median waits of 70 days (and some up to 6 months), causing recipients to miss deadlines, lose jobs and face potential deportation. The delays, attributed to enhanced vetting under the Trump administration, have left over 500,000 Dreamers in limbo with work authorizations expiring and no recourse.
DACA renewal processing times have reached their longest duration since 2016, with median wait times of about 70 days from October 2025 to February 2026, up from 15 days in fiscal year 2025. Recipients who miss their renewal deadline are losing work authorization, jobs, and driver's licenses, with some facing potential detention and deportation under the Trump administration's policies. More than 250 DAC recipients were arrested and 86 deported in the first 11 months of 2025.
Gurgaon residents are struggling to find domestic help as many workers have returned to West Bengal for assembly elections. Instant help platforms are reporting a 30-35% reduction in available staff, leading to doubled workloads and increased service costs.
