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U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the ...

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

The Art of Competitive Tablescaping

These inventive, meticulous competitors can teach us something about setting the “perfect” table.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Watchdog to probe police use of force on children

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

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.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - November 14

Pepi gives Pochettino first USMNT competitive win

The U.S. men's national team secured a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals to give Mauricio Pochettino his first competitive win as USMNT coach.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

At PrizePicks World Championships, Rubi Rose Beats Kyle Forgeard

A fantasy football championship featured YouTubers, comedians and athletes, with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith as its guest of honor.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 20

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