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Business - Inc.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog
The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP
Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Cheney paint Trump as threat to democracy in Pa. campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.6 days ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
"Election protection" activist plans to flag voters with "Hispanic-sounding" names
Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come inOctober 21 -
World - Financial Times
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 strategistOctober 21 -
Top stories - ABC News
Protecting Your Vote: Nevada county emerges as battleground in certification fight
As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines how county officials in several states have unlawfully refused to certify recent voting results.October 20 -
Business - Financial Times
UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’October 20 -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.October 19 -
World - The Guardian
Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline
The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city. Sign up for the Rural ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...October 19 -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.October 18 -
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World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donorsOctober 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Intrum seeks U.S. bankruptcy protection to restructure $4.7 billion net debt
Intrum, Europe's biggest debt collector, said on Friday it will file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its own finances. The company ...October 18 -
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Business - Inc.
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.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
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.October 17 -
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Top stories - The New York Times
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.October 17 -
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World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Strikes at Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, Hitting City Building
The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.October 16 -
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World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack
Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection
The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...October 13