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UK watchdog decides not to investigate Microsoft's AI partnership with France's Mistral
British regulators say they don’t need to open a competition investigation into Microsoft’s partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral, a month after asking for industry feedback on the dealABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds
The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.BBC News - Top stories -
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
'Fat Leonard' Review: Corrupting the U.S. Navy
A contractor’s methods of defrauding the Navy exploited flaws in the system—and sailors’ own weaknesses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Occupation Has Corrupted the Humanity of Israel’s Military
There is a disregard among Israeli soldiers for Palestinian lives, and we are seeing it in Gaza today.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Post-Brexit border system hit by delays and IT glitches, watchdog says
UK project faces ‘major challenges’ as costs spiral, National Audit Office warnsFinancial Times - Business -
UK City minister hits out at watchdog’s fraud refund plan
Bim Afolami says PSR’s proposal has ‘significant problems’ in latest sign of tension between Treasury and regulatorsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Mastercard and Visa face crackdown by UK watchdog on merchant fees
Payment Systems Regulator cites 30% rise in charges with ‘little evidence’ the service has improved at same rateFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Macy’s Reports Another Drop in Sales but Sees ‘Traction’ in Turnaround
The largest department store chain in the United States has not reported an increase in comparable-store sales since early 2022.The New York Times - Business -
5 Takeaways From the First Week of Robert Menendez’s Corruption Trial
A lawyer for the New Jersey senator pinned much of the blame on his wife. A government official explained halal meat certification.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Javier Milei triggers diplomatic row by calling Spanish PM’s wife ‘corrupt’
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentine leader attacks Pedro Sánchez’s partner at far-right rally in MadridFinancial Times - World -
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Ukraine makes gains in its other war - fighting corruption
Experts say Ukraine is now making significant progress in its long struggle against corruption.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The average price of EVs is dropping—here’s how much
Tesla contributed to the drop as it cut prices in the last year, but overall, lower EV prices have not yet generated appreciably higher sales volume.MarketWatch - Business -
Downtown Restaurant Spending Drops in Weekday Lunch Crunch
Data frompayment companySquare showrestaurants in business districtsare losing middaybusiness to inflation and hybrid work policies, but many customers nowspendmore on weekends and at happy hour.Inc. - Business -
Mbappé's mum drops Madrid hint at farewell bash
Kylian Mbappé organised a party on Monday to mark his farewell from Paris Saint-Germain, during which his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, hinted he will join Real Madrid this summer.ESPN - Sports -
Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data
The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified dataABC News - Health -
Covid inquiry investigates impact on children
Their education, mental health, healthcare access and use of social media will all be covered.BBC News - Top stories - Covid -
Wife of Sen. Robert Menendez has breast cancer, he reveals during corruption trial
Sen. Robert Menendez shared the health information about his wife after his attorney cast blame on her in his corruption trial in Manhattan federal court.CNBC - Business -
Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
Prosecutors say former South African President Jacob Zuma will go on trial for corruption next AprilABC News - World -
Macarthur FC ‘shocked’ after police charge three players over alleged betting corruption
NSW police allege Ulises Dávila, Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis were involved in a scheme ‘for yellow cards to occur during certain games’ in late 2023. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news ...The Guardian - World -
Diplomatic row deepens after Javier Milei calls wife of Spanish PM ‘corrupt’
Spain recalls its Buenos Aires ambassador and demands apology from Argentina’s populist president. The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador from Buenos Aires and repeated its calls for Argentina’s populist president, Javier Milei, to ...The Guardian - World -
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Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
Charles drops out of top 100 baby names for boys
Olivia and Noah keep their spots as England and Wales' most popular baby names.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Sahith Theegala's crazy 10th hole: Two drops, a trash can and an SUV
Theegala bogeyed the 10th hole Friday at the PGA Championship after a wild series of events.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Peloton shares drop after it announces refinancing to stave off cash crunch
Peloton is in the middle of a broad restructuring as it looks to align the size of its business with its slowing sales and avoid a cash crunch.CNBC - Business -
Threatened howler monkeys are dropping dead from trees as heat toll mounts in Mexico
Threatened howler monkeys have been dropping dead from trees in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests in recent weeks amid a nationwide drought and heat waves.NBC News - Top stories - Mexico -
Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ law could be dropped in return for US support bill
Draft bill tabled in Congress would open talks on trade deal with Georgia in return for commitments on civil rights . A “foreign agents” law in Georgia that has brought hundreds of thousands of protesters on to the streets of Tbilisi could be ...The Guardian - World -
Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians
A court in Greece said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling. What comes next is unclear.The New York Times - World -
BoE governor predicts ‘quite a drop’ in UK inflation in April figure
Andrew Bailey also says the next move in interest rates by the central bank will be a cutFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Male HIV infections dropped by 12 percent in 2022: CDC
HIV infections in men decreased by an estimated 12 percent in 2022 compared to 2018, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with the largest notable decline observed among the youngest age group. ...The Hill - Politics -
WNBA investigating Vegas tourism deal with Aces
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced a deal Friday to provide a $100,000 annual sponsorship to each Aces player the next two seasons, but it is in under investigation by the WNBA, a league spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on ...ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
MLB opens investigation into ex-Angel Fletcher
MLB opened an investigation Monday into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher gambled with an illegal bookie, an MLB source told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - MLB