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Tech - Wired
40% Off Nectar Coupon Code for October 2024
Get 40% off with our Nectar promo code for any Nectar mattress and earn savings for top sleep accessories, bundles & more.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The long end keeps on rising
And emerging markets in a no-landing scenario5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Navajo code talker, who played crucial role in WWII, dies at 107
One of the last Navajo Code Talkers, who helped secure an Allied victory in World War II by sending crucial messages in a code based on the Navajo language, has died.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 107
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
License to compete: Regulators must step in to even the cloud playing field
Regulators need to press for a better and fuller solution to the cloud competition challenge right now. The longer the delay, the more entrenched the monopolistic behaviors become and the harder ...October 20 -
Top stories - BBC News
I'm not stupid, I've chosen to speak, says catfish victim duped for nine years
Kirat Assi was the victim of an elaborate catfish which lasted almost nine years.October 20 -
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Top stories - BBC News
NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.October 19 -
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World - Financial Times
UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups
Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in BudgetOctober 18 -
World - The Guardian
West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN
Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing an increase in Israeli ...October 18 -
Tech - Wired
You Can Now See the Code That Helped End Apartheid
John Graham-Cumming, who happens to be Cloudflare's CTO, cracked a 30-year-old encrypted file that had a role in rewriting South Africa’s history.October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetOctober 18 -
Business - Financial Times
UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses
Prudential Regulation Authority chief says 8-year deferral period, introduced after financial crisis, could be cut to 5 yearsOctober 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Desperate learner drivers buying scam tests for £200
Figures released by the DVSA show learner drivers are waiting up to six months for a test in the south.October 18 -
Business - CNBC
UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
Technology giants could face "significant" fines if they don't comply with the U.K.'s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators
Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals. Two lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Instagram rolls out new features to prevent sextortion scams targeting teens
Instagram has introduced a series of new safety features to prevent sextortion schemes, marking the platform's latest effort to protect users, especially teenagers, from online harm. The safety ...October 17 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Nebraska regulators settle with one of communications companies involved in 911 outages
Nebraska regulators settle with one of the two communications companies involved in separate outages.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
SpaceX sues California regulators over rejected launches, claiming political bias
SpaceX filed a lawsuit against a California commission Tuesday, accusing members of political bias after they rejected the aerospace company’s request to allow more rocket launches from an air base ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
The rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are spreading quickly. Learn how to spot the fakes and avoid being misled.October 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market
The regulator said it is concerned that the part of the market that allows people to pay for insurance in installments might not be providing fair value to more than 20 million customers.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitOctober 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
CDC warns whooping cough cases are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that cases of whooping cough are on the rise, with more cases reported this year compared to this time in 2023. Dr. William Schaffner, a ...October 15 -
Tech - Wired
Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them
Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Bradley Tusk Gets Real About Tech Regulations
Tusk made his name helping Uber plow through regulatory roadblocks. We asked him to forecast the future of regulation for AI, social media, and crypto.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Swiss regulator orders UBS to bolster emergency plans
Finma suspends annual approval of bank’s ‘living will’ in light of added risk from Credit Suisse takeoverOctober 15 -
Business - CNBC
This influencer was scammed out of thousands in crypto — and has a tip to help you avoid fraud
A British fitness and wellness influencer who was duped into handing over $7,450 worth of crypto and has a tip on how to avoid falling into the same trap.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Return of the landline: why gen Z – and scam artists – love old-fashioned phones
80% of elderly people have landlines, compared with just 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds. Will the joy of a great conversation lead to a revival?. Name: Landlines.. Age: 148 years old. Continue ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Marine Le Pen questioned in court over alleged fake EU jobs scam
French far-right leader denies embezzling EU funds and compares European parliament to a ‘blob’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied embezzling EU funds in a fake jobs scam when ...October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What You Need to Know About an AI-Powered Scam Targeting Gmail
If your business uses the free email service, artificial intelligence is taking aim with convincing attempts to take over user accounts.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
FBI warning about scams surrounding hurricane relief
Post-disaster fraud has become a big business as the FBI says it has had over 26,000 complaints with over $312 million lost on disaster relief scams in the last five years. CBS News Confirmed ...October 14