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A Xi Enforcer Is Revving Up China's Spy Machine---and Alarming the West
The intelligence agency accused of steering cyberattacks on the U.S. has grown more powerful with a trusted protégé of the Chinese leader at the helm.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9 -
Credit card debt among retirees jumps — 'It's alarming,' researcher says
There's been a significant increase in the share of retirees with credit card debt since 2022, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Senate Republicans Alarmed by Trump Nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
Many Republican senators were stunned that Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, had been chosen as the nominee, and expressed skepticism that he could secure enough votes for ...Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The British government’s Trump dilemmas
Relations with both the US and EU are now called into questionBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national securityWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates
Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
North Korean troops could join war this weekend, Ukraine warns, as Putin alarms his friends and foes
Reports that North Korea is sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine are likely to be unwelcome in China, which has long been North Korea’s main ally.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Italian politicians express alarm at latest data breach allegedly affecting 800,000 citizens
Politicians in Italy have called for better protection of citizens' online data following a probe into a hacking scheme that allegedly breached law enforcement, tax authority and other sensitive ...Tech - ABC News - October 28 -
Israel's move to ban a UN agency raises alarm about aid to Gaza even as the implications are unclear
Israeli legislation cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has raised fears that the largest provider of aid to Gaza could be shut out of the war-ravaged territory, even as the ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Samantha Bee sounds the alarm on abortion access with pre-Election Day release of short film: 'Now really is the time'
Comedian Samantha Bee says now "really is the time" to get the word out about the film she executive produced focused on reproductive rights, which is why the Academy Award-nominated project is ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
NBA Panic Meter: Why Nuggets, Bucks have some cause for alarm, plus 76ers await Joel Embiid's return
We're only two weeks into the NBA season, but these teams have reason to worrySports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost
The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
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UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’Business - Financial Times - October 20 -
What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategistWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
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In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businessesPolitics - The Hill - October 21 -
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government
Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return
Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Workers could get right to strike for a year
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
New Guidelines Serve as Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools
A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Government to Launch Probe into Air Travel Competition Market
President Joe Biden has prioritized airline competition, stopping consolidation efforts throughout the industry.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Chris Mason: Big week ahead and a chance for a government reset
After a stuttery start for the government, this week could allow them to set the tone of the coming years.Top stories - BBC News - October 25