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Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Burgum hopes to prioritize 'innovation over regulation' as interior secretary
During his opening statement, Doug Burgum, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of the Interior, told lawmakers he would work to prioritize "innovation over regulation" if he were ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat
If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respondFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
OpenAI Details How It Would Like AI to Be Regulated
The resulting regulation—or lack thereof—could have repercussions for businesses working on artificial intelligence.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
MI5 files suggest queen was not briefed on spy in royal household for nine years
Documents indicate monarch was informed Anthony Blunt was Soviet agent in 1973, though he confessed in 1964. The late Queen Elizabeth II was not told for almost 10 years that Anthony Blunt, a ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
George Orwell to be honoured on new £2 coin by Royal Mint
Author of Nineteen Eighty-Four to be commemorated on coin to coincide with 75th anniversary of his death. He was a writer concerned with poverty, class and power; we will never know how George ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
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Despite Trump’s Attacks, Republicans Made Big Gains in Mail Voting
As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a key Democratic advantage across the country.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’
Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Amorim quiet on signings, eases Mainoo exit fears
Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie ...ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband
Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs. A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal
The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
US regulator plans to toughen customer protection on crypto accounts
CFPB proposes to put digital wallets under same standard as bank accountsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Versatile and self-aware, Betty Gilpin moves with ease onscreen and onstage
The actor stars in Netflix's gritty western "American Primeval" and will soon take over the lead role in "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Royal arms, traffic jams and plastic bans – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome once again to the Guardian Thursday quiz, a test of the little grey cells and how ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Vicar of Dibley stamps launched by Royal Mail
Royal Mail reveals 12 stamps to celebrate award-winning comedy series The Vicar of Dibley.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders
The Kings are asserting themselves in the WestCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
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Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration eases sanctions on transitional Syrian government after Assad ouster
The Biden administration has eased sanctions blocking transactions with the transitional Syrian government following the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. The move marks a gesture of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
UK financial regulator failed to uphold rules for handling FOI requests, review finds
Report calls for Financial Conduct Authority staff to be retrained and adds to mounting criticism of watchdogFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Michael Barr to step down as Fed’s top Wall Street regulator
US central bank’s vice-chair for supervision will leave his role in February but stay on as a governorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Report of easing tariff plan, which Trump denies, sends dollar lower
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump are weighing more targeted tariffs than was proposed by the campaign, according to a report.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
'A sacred obligation': How Harris is approaching certifying her own election loss to Trump
As Kamala Harris presides over a joint session of Congress to certify her loss to Donald Trump, she will be focused on ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
How AI regulation could shake out in 2025
This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Some USPS workers stealing mail: Inspector General report
Federal prosecutors in December charged two postal workers with stealing more than $1 million in business checks.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
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Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in
Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyersFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through
Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out Serbian Sabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra Andreeva Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2