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Revealed: Conservatives spent £134m on never-used IT systems for failed Rwanda scheme
Home Office official says data protection laws caused the cost of its forced removal programme to increase. The Conservative government spent more than £130m on IT and data systems for the scheme ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
US treasury secretary says US will take measures to avoid default
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that the government will reach its debt limit on Tuesday and will need to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid risking a potentially catastrophic ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21
Janet L. Yellen, the outgoing Treasury secretary, urged lawmakers to raise the debt limit and protect the full faith and credit of the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Bonus season shake-up: how does yours measure up?
The FT’s annual bonus survey is now liveFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Senate GOP rejects House conservative pitch on corporate tax rates
House conservative proposals to raise corporate taxes to offset the cost of President-elect Trump’s tax package are going over like lead balloons in the Senate, where Republicans are warning their ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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China's annual GDP growth meets target of 5% as stimulus measures kick in
China’s economy expanded by 5% year on year in 2024, with an upswing in the final quarter of the year, as a flurry of stimulus measures kicked in and helped meet Beijing’s growth target.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump will 'put measures in place' to stop TikTok ban, top adviser says
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the law allows a 90-day grace period for the app's Chinese owner.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakened
Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics. Middle East crisis – live updates The ceasefire due to come into force on ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
2 Cambodian experts were killed as they attempted to remove an anti-tank mine from a rice field
Cambodian authorities say two deminers were killed as they attempted to remove an anti-tank mine left over from the country’s nearly three decades of war and disorderABC News - Jan. 16 -
Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI
The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Government minister Tulip Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties
Siddiq, whose role includes tackling corruption in UK financial markets, has been named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
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Can I Dress Both Conservatively and Stylishly as a Young Person?
Our fashion critic offers a young reader debating whether modesty is compatible with current trends advice on navigating personal style preferences.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - Jan. 9 -
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Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
UnitedHealth shareholders demand review of policies that 'delayed or denied' health care access
Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) are calling on the company's board of directors to release a report on how its policy of limiting or delaying access to health care may be impacting the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senators introduce measure making daylight saving time year-round standard
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time year-round on Tuesday, touting bipartisan support for the measure. “I hear from Americans constantly that they are ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions
Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer placeFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Canada's Conservative leader slams Trump's '51st state' idea
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, shot back at President-elect Trump’s idea of making his country America’s 51st state. “Canada will never be the 51st state. Period. We are a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?
Conservative activists have successfully convinced companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart to shut down their DEI programs. Costco said no.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Houses passes immigration measure named after Laken Riley
House Republicans focused their attention on the border with their first bill of the year, passing legislation named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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McDonald’s Abandons Some DEI Policies, Following Other Big Companies Caving to Pressure Groups
Despite its apparent successes in diversifying the company, McDonald’s joined the growing list of big corporations revising or dropping DEI programs amid conservative attacks.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Exodus by Wall Street Banks From Climate Group Worries Advocates
The end of the year saw five of the six largest U.S. banks leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, as conservative pressures discouraged their climate change policies.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
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To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.
Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemakingABC News - Jan. 1
