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LinkedIn hit with 310M euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog
European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy rules2 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Judges and Border Police Targeted by Anti-Government Extremists, Doxed as ‘Traitors’
A report from the US Department of Homeland Security claims that self-identified militia members have posted the names and photos of US government officials in reaction to their work on the ...4 hours ago -
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Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How to Attract Holiday Shoppers? Target and Walmart Say: Price Cuts and Throwbacks
Big-box retailers are rolling out discounts ahead of the winter shopping season.19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to achieve a European Union-mandated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 unless it takes urgent ...4 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.6 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York TimesYesterday - Donald Trump -
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Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Yesterday -
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Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says
The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.Yesterday -
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Target cuts prices on 2,000+ products, from food to cough medicine
Target is reducing the prices of more items as the discount retail chain readies for the holiday shopping season.Yesterday -
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Clear link between online posts and violent disorder, says watchdog
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Target cutting prices on 2,000 items for cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holidays
Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts to cash-strapped customers as the holiday season approaches.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
A Colombian warlord became the Amazon rainforest’s most unlikely protector. Now he is cutting it down
Deforestation fell by a third when the guerrilla leader Ivan Mordisco violently enforced a logging ban, but now he has changed tack and is threatening Cop16 biodiversity talks. In the Amazon states ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth3 days ago - China -
Business - CNBC
Top crypto PAC targets close House races as 2024 election hits final stages
The pro-crypto PAC Fairshake disbursed nearly $29 million in September, with a big chunk targeting close House races.3 days ago -
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Drone strike launched toward Netanyahu's house, Israeli government says
No casualties were reported.5 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Cutting emissions isn't enough: Counteract global warming with geoengineering
We need to be very careful about this idea, and learn much more before we do it.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ex-Indian government agent plotted assassination on U.S. soil, DOJ says
The Justice Department has accused an Indian government employee of directing the assassination attempt of a Sikh separatist leader in New York City.6 days ago -
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Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...6 days ago -
World - ABC News
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target6 days ago - China -
Business - Financial Times
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image6 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again
The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...6 days ago - Europe -
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U.S. bombers hit Houthi targets in Yemen, Israel ramps up airstrikes over Lebanon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says U.S. stealth bombers took part in airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen with the strikes hitting five underground weapons storage ...October 17 - Israel -
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European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its targetOctober 17 -
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Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found
WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Nut bans unlikely to help allergic air passengers, say specialists
The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Large polluters cut greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent last year: EPA data
Emissions from large polluters dropped 4 percent last year, according to self-reported data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These large polluters, which include power ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK’s clean power 2030 target unachievable without reform, warns National Grid
Investment and ‘clarity of ambition’ required to decarbonise electricity system, says top executiveOctober 15 -
Business - CNBC
Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
The Dutch government said Tuesday it will reduce its stake in ABN Amro to around 30% through a trading plan.October 15 - Netherlands -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14