Fresh Chagos Proposals

Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding

Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Premier League’s flying ball-carriers are breathing fresh life into elite game | Barney Ronay

Dribbling runners such as Tyler Dibling are exhilarating to watch, and a reminder that football always finds new forms. The Premier League has got more exciting. And it’s fine, really. For the more ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Biden proposes raising acceptable threshold for common agricultural pesticide

The Biden administration is proposing to raise a key threshold determining how much of a pesticide that’s commonly used in the agriculture industry the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Trump discusses talks with world leaders about proposed tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump talked Thursday night about some of the diplomatic discussions he's had with world leaders about the tariffs he's proposing against Canada and Mexico. CBS News ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

How Consumer Brands Are Preparing for Trump-Proposed Tariffs

Founders will be working overtime this holiday season on reconfiguring their supply chains away from China.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Pakistan jailed ex-PM Khan calls for fresh protest after new charges

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds

Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Canada bans more types of firearms and proposes donating guns to Ukraine

The Canadian government is outlawing another 324 firearm varieties — guns the public safety minister says belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of hunters or sport shooters

ABC News - Dec. 5

Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants

President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Malaysia inquiry proposes criminal probe against ex-PM Mahathir over disputed islets

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -A Malaysian royal commission of inquiry (RCI) has proposed a criminal probe against former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over a decision to drop claims over two disputed ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package

Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Tom Brady proposes controversial NFL rule change after brutal hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'Penalize the offense'

Brady appears to side with the defender in this case

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

JetBlue offers fresh sign of strong travel demand, sending its stock higher

JetBlue raises its guidance to reflect higher-than-expected bookings in November and December.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

A modest proposal for Elon and Vivek: Improve what's already efficient

Government efficiency is not measured in how many jobs you cut or how many agencies you eliminate.

The Hill - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media

Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour amid furore

It comes after two hour-long MasterChef Christmas specials were pulled from the BBC’s festive schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Jamie Lee Curtis' Husband Christopher Guest Called Her to Ask, 'Do You Like Diamonds?' Before Proposing

Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest are preparing to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Dec. 18

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

'Groping' and 'touching': Fresh claims against Gregg Wallace

One woman says he touched her bottom and another says he pressed his crotch against her while filming.

BBC News - Dec. 3

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet

Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Kenyan banks risk collapse over proposed law

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...