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What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?

The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Tesla becomes cultural flashpoint

🔴 Plus: DOGE runs into GOP resistance {beacon} Tesla emerges as cultural flashpoint in DOGE era ELON MUSK's flagship electric vehicle (EV) company has become a focal point of debate over the Trump ...

The Hill - 4d

Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboarding aged 61

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director

Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.

BBC News - Mar. 10

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for multiple sclerosis

Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret

The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

BBC News - Mar. 12

'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade

Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Binance token rises following report that Trump family has discussed stake in the crypto exchange

The Journal said Binance first approached Trump allies last year as part of a broader effort to regain access to the U.S. market.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Anger as town ATM 'regularly runs out of cash'

Shoppers in Selkirk seek better access to cash as they say their ATM regularly runs out of notes.

BBC News - Mar. 14

With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits

Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Former Russian politician goes on trial in UK for breaching sanctions

The ex-governor of Sevastopol used funds for school fees and to access a Mercedes-Benz, court hears

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Harvard boosts free-tuition offer, matching other Ivy-Plus schools in 'affordability arms race,' expert says

Increasingly, top colleges are expanding financial aid awards to make higher education more accessible.

CNBC - Mar. 18

Documents related to question over Prince Harry's immigration released

The conservative Heritage Foundation has been seeking access to Prince Harry's immigration files.

CBS News - 6d

Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.

CNBC - 6d

The war on encryption is dangerous

Government demands to access encrypted data via back doors will leave it vulnerable to hacks, breaches and theft

Financial Times - 6d

Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests

Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

CBS News - 5d

'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'

A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.

BBC News - 5d

Finland named as happiest country for eighth year

Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.

BBC News - 5d

Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China

The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.

The New York Times - 4d

Police hunt woman suspected of cutting phone cables

Openreach cables have been cut on 19 occasions, leaving residents without phone and internet access.

BBC News - 4d

The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Musk

The billionaire was set to be briefed on the military’s closely guarded playbooks on China, raising new questions about his power and access.

The New York Times - 4d

Costco Has a Way With Words at “Costco Next.”

And that’s a bit concerning. One of America’s absolute best retailers risks its rep by giving members “access” to outside sellers.

Inc. - 7h

Britons could make satellite calls using smartphones by end of 2025

Ofcom hopes to end ‘not spots’ in networks, but access is likely to be limited to very rural areas

Financial Times - 5h

USPS to cut 10,000 workers through voluntary early retirement program

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout

Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS

HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.

CBS News - 3d

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position

Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.

CBS News - 6h

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position

Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.

CBS News - 6h

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block the release of police images and videos

The estate of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead at their New Mexico ranch last month, has asked a court to stop sensitive images from the investigation into the ...

NBC News - Mar. 14

Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls

The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Poll: Voters like the idea of DOGE, but Elon Musk and his early results raise red flags

Voters are open, narrowly, to an effort to tackle inefficiencies in government.

NBC News - Mar. 16

VA secretary says he will 'make decisions best for' employees, veterans when asked about DOGE

Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on Sunday said he will “make decisions best for” employees of his department and veterans when asked about recommendations from the Department of ...

The Hill - Mar. 16

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.

Wired - Mar. 17

America needs NOAA — Congress must demand Trump bring his DOGE to heel

NOAA serves the American public in many ways — yet, because the agency also engages in climate change research, many politicians apparently feel justified sabotaging marine ecosystem management, ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point

Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.

Inc. - 6d

Judge Finds Musk’s ‘Special Government Employee’ Status Might Make His Leadership of DOGE Unconstitutional

The billionaire’s status in government may prohibit him from doing much of what he’s been touting as job- and budget-cutting successes.

Inc. - 5d

DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.

CNBC - 5d

On Its Website, DOGE Deletes More Than 100 Government Leases It Said Were Canceled

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting group dropped its total purported savings from eliminating federal office space after losing some battles within the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 5d

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