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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...

World - ABC News - October 23

UK amends football regulator bill over concerns of state interference

Changes intended to ‘ensure’ new body will be ‘fully independent’ of government and industry

World - Financial Times - October 23

Watch out for misuse of obesity jabs, doctors warned

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.

Bullying and harassment claims rise across City, regulator finds

Increase in reports of incidents could point to better culture rather than worse conditions, FCA says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Banks and regulators warn of rise in ‘quishing’ QR code scams

HSBC, Santander and the US Federal Trade Commission concerned over email attacks that bypass cyber-defences

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Microsoft says Google is running 'shadow campaigns' in Europe to influence regulators

Microsoft suggested Google has a pattern of funding organizations with the mission of discrediting the software company with regulators.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Presidential Betting Markets Are a Real-Time Experiment for Regulators—and It Could End Poorly

Billions have been wagered on the presidential election on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The bets are comically bullish on Trump. Are gamblers about to lose a bunch of money?

Business - Inc. - October 30

Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Middlesex urged to undertake review of culture and behaviour by Cricket Regulator

Review group highlights ‘issues of concern’ at club Chief executive says governance is ‘in good shape’ Middlesex County Cricket Club should undertake a formal review of its culture, governance ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks

Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.

FCC regulator claims Harris appearance on SNL violates ‘equal time’ rule

But a spokesperson says ‘the FCC has not made any determination regarding political programming rules’. A US government communications regulator has claimed that Vice-President Kamala Harris’s ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

US regulator rejects bid to boost nuclear power to Amazon data center

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected an effort Friday to allow an Amazon data center to tap into additional power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. The decision could ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Nuclear-Power Companies Hit by U.S. Regulator's Rejection of Amazon-Talen Deal

Talen said it believed FERC had erred and was evaluating its options. The company can still restructure its expanded deal with Amazon, according to Oppenheimer analysts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger

CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency

A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules

EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive. The UK is falling further behind on sewage pollution regulation as the EU tightens its rules to clean up Europe’s waterways, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

South Korea has announced a package of steps to curb a surge in deepfake porn

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Wall Street rejoices as the bell tolls for Biden-era regulation

Bankers, private equity executives and money managers anticipate change in personnel and tone

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Trump eyes Burgum as new ‘energy tsar’ to slash regulations

Role would have sweeping power over environmental agencies and rules in an attempt to boost fossil fuels

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France

A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...

Mom killed by nerve agent was caught in global murder plot, court told

Dawn Sturgess died in 2018 after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume from a discarded bottle containing the deadly chemical weapon.

Canada expels Indian diplomats as RCMP allege ties to violence, murder plot

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Committee investigating Indian assassination plot meeting officials in Washington

An Indian government committee investigating Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist in New York City will meet U.S. officials in Washington this week, the State ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

ISIS-K directed Afghan man's alleged Election Day terrorism plot

ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, was directing an Afghan man's foiled attempt to carry out an attack on Election Day. NBC News' Tom Winter has details on the investigation and how this ...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Real Madrid target Davies

Manchester United will look to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

U.S. officials say ISIS-K directed Election Day terror plot

U.S. officials say ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, directed an Election Day terror plot. The disclosure comes after an Afghan man was arrested last week in the suspected plot. NBC News' Tom ...

ISIS-K orchestrated foiled Election Day terror plot: US official

Afghan native Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested in early October and accused of planning to target people on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Georgia high school shooter plotted attack, detective testifies at hearing

Colin Gray, the father of 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, was back in court where a detective testified on his son's notebook that apparently detailed plans to carry ...

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