Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies

A vote in the country’s Senate has cleared the way to abolish seven independent organizations that provided oversight on issues such as public information and price fixing.

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Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US finance consumer watchdog agency

Tech billionaire tapped by Trump posts on X about wanting to eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Elon Musk has said he wants to “delete” the Consumer Financial Protection ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Mexico storm back to avoid disastrous Concacaf Nations League elimination as El Tri dominate Honduras 4-0

A 2-0 loss in the first leg put Javier Aguirre's men in a tough spot, but they responded big time on Tuesday night and will face Canada while the USMNT get Panama in the last four

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Why Mexico Isn’t Panicking About Another Trump Presidency

Mexico is banking on its ability to negotiate with a deal maker like Donald J. Trump, and many officials say the country is better prepared and has more leverage than it did during his first term.

World - The New York Times - November 21

Why Trump wants to tariff goods from Canada, China and Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose widespread tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, three major U.S. importers. Some economists warn the plan will raise prices. CBS News ...

Why Mexico Will Find It Tough to Heed Trump's Calls to Tame the Cartels

Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Donald Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

What are tariffs and why is Trump levying them on Canada, Mexico and China?

Trump is now laying ground for a trade war with the country’s largest trading partners. Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war There are still more than 50 days left ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The debate over parenting and independence

Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns.

Roki Sasaki free agency: Why Dodgers are favorites for Japanese ace, and which teams may be in the running too

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will post Sasaki this winter

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Juan Soto free agency: Three reasons why surprise suitor Blue Jays may be the perfect fit

Toronto has money to spend and the need for a huge star

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Pete Alonso free agency: Four reasons why former Mets slugger may not get paid as much as you think

Alonso's age and positional restrictions are likely to hurt him on the market

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Three reasons why the MLB offseason free agency and trade market have yet to heat up

Some Angels moves and a Michael Wacha signing are about all we've gotten so far this winter

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Juan Soto free agency: Why incumbent Yankees have the upper hand on other suitors after just one season

The Yankees have the record and the money to prove to Soto that the Bronx is the place to be

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Juan Soto free agency: Why Mets have more to offer than biggest paycheck in pursuit of superstar

Winning the Soto sweepstakes would go a long way in Steve Cohen and David Stearns' quest for a dynasty

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Juan Soto free agency: Why Nationals should be chasing a reunion with superstar as Washington's window opens

The Nationals don't appear to be a strong suitor for the generational talent but they should be

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

What next for the eliminated teams?

Who had a successful season? Where does each team go from here heading into 2025? ESPN runs the rule over the NWSL's eliminated teams.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

The NBA is more international than ever. So why doesn’t Mexico have a star?

Players born outside the US are becoming more dominant in the league. But the pipeline from a close neighbor is still not flowing freely. It may be time for the National Basketball Association to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Why GM, Ford stocks are falling after Trump’s tariff plan for Mexico and Canada

Stocks of GM and Ford took a hit, amid concerns that Trump’s plan for tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could cut auto sales more than a million cars.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Why Trump foes can’t block day-one tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump has already begun to captivate financial markets with his unorthodox negotiating style, as evidenced by the reaction to his Monday night threat to impose 25% tariffs on ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters

The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa's independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Who Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania independents are voting for

Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief ...

Trump over-performing with independent voters in Pennsylvania

Independent voters will be a crucial voting bloc this election, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading nationally among them. However, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President ...

Trump warned against meddling with Federal Reserve’s independence

Any effort by president-elect to interfere in interest rate policy could destabilise markets

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Sneak peek: The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

All new: A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Weah 'moved on' from red card in Copa elimination

United States midfielder Tim Weah said he has "moved on" from the red card he received at Copa America against Panama, though he admitted it "played a pretty negative role on how the rest of the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 18

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE

Two lawmakers to introduce bills to 'eliminate' the Department of Education.

‘Delete CFPB’: Musk calls for elimination of consumer bureau

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger

A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it's all in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for exploitation in this documentary eye-opener.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 16

Shock as pro-Russia independent wins first round of Romanian election

Călin Georgescu, a critic of Nato, says people have ‘cried out for peace’ after he heads into runoff with 22.9% of vote. An ultranationalist, Moscow-friendly Nato critic is set to face a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Israeli Leaders Blamed by Independent Inquiry for Oct. 7 Failures

After the Israeli government delayed a formal investigation into the Hamas attacks, an alliance of survivors and victims’ families set up their own inquiry. Their scathing findings were released on ...

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

'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.

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