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How OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying power tamed Washington
OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has emerged as one of the most powerful people shaping AI policy.Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago -
How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence
State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out
Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persistsBusiness - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago -
Meet the non-doms fighting Rachel Reeves’s tax raid
With chancellor planning tax shake-up in this month’s Budget, Foreign Investors for Britain is trying to affect debateBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Triple threat Lamar has Ravens lobbying for 'MVP'
In addition to throwing 5 TD passes and rushing for 52 yards Monday night, Lamar Jackson showed off his latest skill -- lead blocking for Derrick Henry. Following their 41-31 win, his Ravens ...Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Bottom Line: ActBlue lobbies up on online donation overhaul bill
Elections The Democratic online fundraising platform ActBlue hired Covington & Burling LLP to lobby on issues related to the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act, a House bill that ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Lobbying World: House Appropriations Chair chief joins Baker Donelson
Stephen Ruhlen, most recently chief of staff to House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas), has joined Baker Donelson as a senior policy advisor in the firm’s Washington, D.C., ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
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Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Bottom Line: Boeing, Lockheed Martin space venture lobbies up for NASA, FAA funding
Aerospace The United Launch Alliance, Boeing and Lockheed Martin's joint space venture, hired IBEX2 Solutions to lobby on civilian and commercial space issues related to policy and funding from ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
The A.I. Power Grab
Big tech companies say A.I. can help solve climate change, even as it’s driving up their emissions and raising doubts about their climate goals.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
The Saudi factories powered by women
A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdomWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The power and the perils of Trump’s ‘flow state’
The former president’s latest town hall was a spectacle even by the standards of modern American politicsBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricityBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Cossa, Lombardi Power Griffins Win
Powered by two goals from Amadeus Lombardi and 29 saves from Sebastian Cossa, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Manitoba Moose 2-1 Saturday nightSports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits
You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Supreme Court allows Biden plan on power plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court paves way for Biden climate rule for power plants The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to block a Biden ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
England’s mayors in diplomacy dance to shift balance of power
Officials hope summits involving regions and centre can lead to devolution of decision-making and growth initiativesWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy
Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power
Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 20
