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Bank of England proposes ‘concierge’ service to welcome foreign firms

Prudential Regulation Authority has been studying rule changes that could boost growth

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Majority favors Trump proposal to end taxes on tips: Survey

A majority of Americans favor President-elect Trump’s proposal to end taxes on tips, according to a new survey. In the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 54 ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters

Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Alaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Bears interview ex-Titans great George for HC job

The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

ESPN - Jan. 19

‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration

The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.

Politico - Jan. 19

‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales

Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails. Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Sources: Bears' Tomlin call rebuffed by Steelers

The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Ex-Bears head coach interviews with Falcons for open defensive coordinator job

Matt Eberflus served as the Colts' DC before taking the Bears' coaching job in 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity

The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Steelers reportedly turned down Bears' request to trade for Mike Tomlin

Tomlin's contract features a no-trade clause, and both the head coach and team weren't interested in a trade

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal

Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Lawmakers react to Supreme Court upholding TikTok nan

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the news of the Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what could happen next for ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Proposed Alcohol Label Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings

The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public input on an initiative to add a fact box to beer, wine and spirits, similar to the USDA nutrients box on ...

Inc. - Jan. 17

Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street

A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on video

ABC News - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales

Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.

CBS News - Jan. 15

City Section proposes penalties for forfeiting league games after Narbonne controversy

After four Marine League football teams forfeited to Narbonne, City Section proposes penalties which includes possible exclusion from the postseason as a first offense.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

OpenAI outlines proposals to bolster national security, drive economic growth

OpenAI laid out a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) policy proposals Monday, encouraging U.S. development of the emerging technology to stay ahead of China while minimizing its risks. "As ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes

Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports

The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."

CBS News - Jan. 13

Bears reportedly want to interview Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame is set to play Ohio State on Jan. 20 for the national championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - Jan. 9

Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Shadow The Hedgehog Build-A-Bears Are Getting Scalped For Ridiculous Prices

From the moment that Shadow the Hedgehog appeared in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , it seemed obvious that Sega's antihero was going to be the sequel's breakout character. But few ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Biden administration declines to remove grizzly bears from endangered list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’

California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...