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Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says
A U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor where spilled jet ...Health - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'
Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts
They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Google’s AI-Fueled Results Bode Well for Rivals Amazon and Microsoft
Sales gains in its cloud business point to growing, sustained demand for AI-juiced computing power.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Remains of crew in crashed U.S. Navy jet found, Navy says
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Strike on Iran will make world understand Israel’s might, says defence minister
Yoav Gallant says his country still intends to strike back in response to 1 October missile attack by Tehran. Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel’s military might, the ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed
It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election
In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 electionTop stories - ABC News - October 17 -
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says
European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
White House says Biden is 'deeply concerned' about leaked Israel documents
The White House said Monday President Biden remains "deeply concerned" about the leaking of sensitive Pentagon documents that detailed Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran and plans for a ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
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".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
UK needs big emissions cut, climate watchdog says
The government's advisers say faster action is needed but the UK has the tools to achieve this.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Scammers called the IRS and stole $47 million in refunds, watchdog says
Phony tax professionals made a real score when they called IRS phone lines to access sensitive taxpayer information, filed fraudulent tax returns and walked away with tens of millions of dollars in ...Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - November 5 -
Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog
Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be liftedBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
PS5 Pro's Huge Price Didn't Negatively Impact Sales, Sony Says
Earlier this month, the PlayStation 5 Pro finally arrived in stores. And while the lack of a disc drive and the $700 price tag have been unpopular with players , Sony President Hiroki Totoki ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Oprah says she didn't take 'personal fee' for Harris event
Oprah Winfrey says she didn’t take a “personal fee” for the campaign event she did with Vice President Harris before last week's election. Winfrey was responding to a rumor that she was paid $1 ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Cinemark at ‘inflection point,’ well-placed for postpandemic recovery, Benchmark says
Cinemark Holdings Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results this week bode well for the movie-theater chain amid a broader industry rebound, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says
The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says
Northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine, the World Health Organization said on Saturday, as Israel continues its bombardment across Gaza amid threats by the Biden administration to limit ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
This common mistake can tank a salary negotiation in minutes, says hiring expert: 'It looks like a cash grab'
Whether you want 10% or 50% more than what was offered, you need to justify why you're worth it, says Adam Broda, a senior manager at Amazon.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Teen who allegedly shot 5 family members dead tried to blame brother, documents say
The teen is accused of shooting his parents, two brothers and a sister in their home in Fall City, Washington, outside Seattle, according to court documents.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Montana Senate candidate says he was 'medically discharged' from the Navy. Records say otherwise.
Tim Sheehy has said he was discharged from the Navy for medical reasons due to injuries he sustained on duty, but his military records tell a different story.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report
Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needsWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
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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 ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Some Halloween candy includes cancer-linked Red Dye 3, watchdog says
Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS
Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.Top stories - BBC News - November 4
