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U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online
In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’
UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his jobBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
EU to pursue Temu for alleged sale of illegal products
Consumer groups have raised concerns about toxic goods sold on platformWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England
The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection
The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Raheem Mostert fined for illegal use of helmet on a play Taylor Rapp was penalized
The NFL fined Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert for unnecessary roughness in last week's game against the Bills.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability
The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foesBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase
Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conductWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Temu Faces EU Probe Over Failure to Stop Illegal Sales
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said it had opened formal proceedings against the Chinese e-commerce platform to assess whether it may have breached Europe’s digital services ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential
Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
Brazil's environmental agency levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking and their suppliers companies for buying and selling cattle raised illegally on deforested land in the AmazonWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Meta 21.6 billion won for illegally collecting Facebook users’ sensitive personal information, including data about their political views and sexual ...Tech - ABC News - November 5 -
U.K. government bond yields hit 2024 highs as traders balk at increased debt sales
Benchmark U.K. bond yields hit their highs of the year on Thursday as investors balked at the increased borrowing set out in the government’s budget.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison
The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Best Gaming, Tech, And Toy Deals In Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale
Walmart’s first Black Friday Sale is now live, with hundreds of items now available for some of the best prices of the year. Despite the fact that we’re still technically weeks away from the ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned
After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Idaho's plan to execute serial killer halted after botched attempt
Thomas Creech has been in prison for half a century, convicted of five murders in three states and suspected of several more.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne finally sell their $4.35 million L.A. condo and plan to head back to the U.K. for good
After more than two decades living in the U.S., the couple are one step closer toward their goal of ditching the U.S. for good.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Chinese online retailer Temu faces European Union investigation into rogue traders and illegal goods
Chinese online retailer Temu is facing a European Union investigation over suspicions it’s failing to prevent the sale of illegal productsTech - ABC News - October 31 -
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.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy finesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Rules targeting fruit drinks, chips and artificial pork rinds come as UN calls child obesity in country an emergency. Schools in Mexico have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy finesHealth - ABC News - October 21 -
Morning-after pill sales spike online after Trump wins election
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Nigeria rejects Shell’s planned sale of $1.3bn onshore production unit
The decision comes the same day as ExxonMobil wins approval for its long-delayed asset sale in Niger DeltaBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Chapel Down shares plunge after winemaker pulls back on sale plans
England’s largest producer says it will remain independent and also downgrades sales guidanceWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Spirit Plans Layoffs and Plane Sales Amid Financial Turbulence
The company disclosed its plans for $80 million worth of cost-cutting moves, but has shared few details.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI
Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Cowboys' Micah Parsons plans to 'just eat the fine' and skip mandatory media sessions post-Mike McCarthy drama
Parsons hasn't enjoyed the reaction to his commentsSports - CBS Sports - 18 hours ago -
Home Depot Plans to Make Every Employee, Including Executives, Work in Stores. It’s an Absolutely Brilliant Move
Cleaning up customer messes is a great use of time for corporate employees—seriously.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Trump Plans Series of Executive Orders for Day 1, Susie Wiles Tells Donors
Ms. Wiles, the next White House chief of staff, said Donald Trump would move quickly to reinstate orders from his first term that President Biden had revoked, though she did not specify which ones.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimesTech - ABC News - October 24 -
Hawaii vs. UNLV live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network is home to three games in the Week 11 slateSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Britain faces warnings of a tech exodus over tax plans ahead of high-stakes budget
Technology bosses and investors warn the U.K. could face an exodus of entrepreneurs if the government hikes capital gains tax — a levy on investment profits.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Germany’s chip ambitions hit after US tech group shelves plant plans
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s industrial policy comes under attack following decision by WolfspeedWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
How Amazon’s Planned High-Tech Glasses Will Shave Seconds Off Delivery Times
The e-commerce giant is developing smart eyeglasses to help drivers find the most efficient routes on the road and within buildings.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago
