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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 -
World - ABC News
Youngest female to climb 14 tallest peaks says novice climbers should be regulated
A British mountaineer who set the record as the youngest female to climb all the 14 tallest mountains in the world says inexperienced climbers should not be allowed to climb the highest peaks ...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 -
Politics - The Hill
The year's brightest supermoon is rising this week
Get ready to look up for the year’s biggest and brightest supermoon. And it's pairing up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one.October 16 -
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 -
Business - Financial Times
Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made
Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustainOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers
Decision follows months of lobbying from tech sector and creative industriesOctober 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Musk's SpaceX Sues California Regulator, Alleging Political Bias Over Rocket Launches
The suit, filed Tuesday in California’s central district, marks the billionaire’s latest volley in a long-running feud with the Golden State.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.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 - CNBC
Winning the $100,000 Big Data Bowl could land you a job in the NFL: 'Anyone who knows ball or can code has a chance'
Finalists in the seventh annual Big Data Bowl will present their findings at the NFL Scouting Combine.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 -
World - Financial Times
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centresOctober 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 -
Business - CNBC
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected trading revenue
Bank of America benefited from its Wall Street trading and banking divisions in the third quarter, just as rival JPMorgan Chase did.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Citigroup earnings top estimates, but stock falls as bank boosts loan loss reserves
The bank's third-quarter report was stronger than Wall Street expected but still showed a year-over-year decline in earnings.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 -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says ministerOctober 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
Sleep perfectionists: the exhausting rise of orthosomnia
The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?. The other day, I was plodding away on the ...October 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 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Corporate Retreats Are Back. Hotels Are Banking on It.
Desire for more face-to-face meetings is spurring companies to book group events.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator
Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scamsOctober 14 -
World - Financial Times
US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than fearedOctober 14