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Tech - ABC News
LinkedIn hit with 310M euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog
European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy rules4 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
No amends for Joost Klein: Dutch go back to Eurovision Song Contest but singer declines to rejoin
The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland21 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to achieve a European Union-mandated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 unless it takes urgent ...6 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
No amends for Joost Klein: Dutch go back to Eurovision Song Contest but singer declines to rejoin
The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland21 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national securityYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam
Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital. We ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says
The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.Yesterday -
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.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Clear link between online posts and violent disorder, says watchdog
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses3 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Europe markets watchdog bids to become EU’s version of SEC
Verena Ross calls for more centralised powers in response to appetite for stronger capital markets and investment in bloc3 days ago - Europe -
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 strategist3 days ago -
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’4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...6 days ago -
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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 -
World - The Guardian
Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook
Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...October 17 - Facebook -
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 -
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 -
Business - Financial Times
BoE watchdog to signal more rules can be eased to support growth
Sam Woods to rebuff criticism that PRA is not doing enough to boost economy at annual City dinnerOctober 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 - Israel -
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 - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
ASML share plunge wipes over $50 billion off Dutch chip giant's value
ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected.October 16 - Netherlands -
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World - Financial Times
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersOctober 16 - European Union -
Politics - The Hill
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
The Dutch government said Tuesday it will reduce its stake in ABN Amro to around 30% through a trading plan.October 15 - Netherlands -
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 -
World - The Guardian
Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony
Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s. Families of 20 men who were jailed for refusing to fight to preserve the former Dutch ...October 14