UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds

House GOP leaders won't bring up District of Columbia funding fix bill this week

Politico - Apr. 8

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance

ABC News - 3d

RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination

In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.

The New York Times - Apr. 10

States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schools

ABC News - 6d

A Scientist Is Paid to Study Maple Syrup. He’s Also Paid to Promote It.

Funded by the maple industry, a researcher has exaggerated his findings to suggest that syrup could help prevent serious diseases.

The New York Times - 1d

6 times the Trump administration has clashed with opponents over court orders

The clashes range from unilaterally freezing federal funding to the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens.

ABC News - 1d

Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules

Two trans Canadian artists are pulling out of US concerts as Donald Trump’s border crackdown sparks ‘panic.’

Wired - 1d

Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules

Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.

CBS News - 1d

Maine gov on DOJ lawsuit over transgender athletes: This is about 'states rights,' 'defending the rule of law'

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) commented Wednesday on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) announcement of a lawsuit targeting her state over transgender athletes, calling it part of “an unprecedented ...

The Hill - 4h

DOJ says it will appeal Abrego Garcia ruling, releases documents tying him to gang

The Justice Department has released two documents that were used to allegedly tie wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the MS-13 gang.

ABC News - 1h

How Netflix turned a Black dating show loved by millions into TV trash | Nels Abbey

Pop the Balloon or Find Love is a YouTube sensation – but in a mainstream form, it’s terrible. Why does this keep happening?. If you threw Blind Date, the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan and ...

The Guardian - 15h

European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada

A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.

The New York Times - 9h

Former cyber official targeted by Trump quits company over move

Chris Krebs, the former senior cybersecurity official whom President Donald Trump fired for affirming the 2020 presidential election was secure, is leaving his private sector cybersecurity job ...

NBC News - 3h

Tariffs will cost families nearly $5K per year, Kentucky governor says

"That's months upon months upon months of groceries. That's months upon months of rent. That might be your entire annual deductible if you've got private health insurance coverage," he said. "No ...

The Hill - 4h

Former top CISA official leaving SentinelOne to challenge Trump administration probe

Chris Krebs, a former top Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) official, is leaving the private sector to challenge a Trump administration probe. Krebs said in a Wednesday email ...

The Hill - 2h

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil

Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoil

ABC News - 2d

British Steel’s Chinese owner says UK government must ‘respect’ its rights

Jingye makes first comments after ministers seized control of struggling company

Financial Times - 12h

Trump-style book censorship is spreading – just ask British librarians | Alison Hicks

UK schools are coming under pressure to remove titles from their shelves. It’s not coming from the place you might think. For all its talk of free speech, the Trump administration seems remarkably ...

The Guardian - 12h

If the Best Talent Turned Pro, the W.N.B.A. Draft Would Look Different

Rules around draft eligibility could be holding the league back.

The New York Times - 2d

JPMorgan Chase sues more customers who allegedly stole cash in 'infinite money glitch'

The episode highlights the lengths JPMorgan Chase, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, will go to claw back funds it is owed and to deter future crimes.

CNBC - 12h

A Harvard Scientist’s Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump’s Cuts

Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government.

The New York Times - 2h

Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"

A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.

CBS News - 6d

Trump’s New Way to Kill Regulations: Because I Say So

The president is trying new shortcuts to eliminate energy and environmental rules, but legal experts say the efforts could face high hurdles.

The New York Times - 5d

Women's campaigners celebrate court win - but what will it change?

There were scenes of jubilation for women's campaigners outside the Supreme Court as the ruling was read out.

BBC News - 13h

US judge says Trump administration could be in contempt over deportation flights

The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador.

BBC News - 7h

US Officials Target Nvidia and DeepSeek Amid Fears of China’s A.I. Progress

China’s success in artificial intelligence has the Trump administration and lawmakers weighing rules and investigations to slow Beijing’s progress in the industry.

The New York Times - 6h

Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years in prison

A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.

BBC News - 9h

CBS wins a temporary reprieve in 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Jeopardy' fight with Sony

Last week, a judge ruled that Sony Pictures Television could take over distribution of the lucrative game shows.

Los Angeles Times - 5h

Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale

The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more.

The New York Times - 12m

Nvidia Says U.S. Will Restrict Sales of More of Its A.I. Chips to China

The restrictions are the first major limits the Trump administration has put on semiconductor sales outside the United States, toughening rules created by the Biden administration.