Controversial Reform

How one controversial call in Georgia-Texas sparked widespread fallout: Fines, fury and now maybe reform

Was the decision to pick up the flag after Texas students provided ample time to consult the jumbotron the turning point college football officiating needed?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Statistical controversy is no crime

Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Rachel Reeves will reform carried interest taxation

Changes unveiled in the Budget mean private equity managers’ profit share schemes now face higher tax bills

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Germany urges rapid EU reform as Poland moves to suspend asylum right

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Secret Service needs reform or another Butler 'will happen again': DHS

"Without reform" to the Secret Service "another Butler can and will happen again," DHS independent review finds

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks

The real challenge is how to make fast enough progress to offset increasing demands on the health service

Business - Financial Times - October 20

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Johnson believes 'massive reform' is coming to health care if Trump wins election

In video obtained by NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was asked about plans to address health care reform and the Affordable Care Act if former President Trump wins the 2024 election. Johnson ...

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau

Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy

A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."

Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy

The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls

Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election

World - Financial Times - October 20

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment

Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks

Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...

Politics - NBC News - 13 hours ago

Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact

Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Latest in Controversial Reform

How one controversial call in Georgia-Texas sparked widespread fallout: Fines, fury and now maybe reform

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

Statistical controversy is no crime

Why America needs disaster reform now

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

How Rachel Reeves will reform carried interest taxation

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

Germany urges rapid EU reform as Poland moves to suspend asylum right

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

Secret Service needs reform or another Butler 'will happen again': DHS

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Johnson believes 'massive reform' is coming to health care if Trump wins election

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy

Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment

Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks

Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact

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