Regulator Blocks Hostile

Trump’s Hostility to Democracy

We explore the ways that Trump could undermine democratic traditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

LinkedIn’s Hostile Takeover of the Tech Job Market

LinkedIn is going all-in on AI for recruiters and job seekers.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

North Korea Defines South Korea as Hostile State in Constitution

World - Yahoo News - October 17

North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change

North Korea has designated South Korea a “hostile state,” its state media said, confirming a change in the constitution to drop unification as a national goal.

North Korea redefines South as 'hostile state,' closing door on unity

North Korea has officially closed the door on peaceful unification with South Korea, designating its neighbor as a "hostile state," according to state-run media. The state-run Korean Central News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

How the U.S. economy became so hostile to parents — and who benefits

The financial strain felt by families is not the result of individual choices. Rather, experts told MarketWatch, it reflects an economy that isn’t adequately supporting families and may be actively ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Top BBVA shareholder sells out over Sabadell hostile bid

GQG Partners, which also holds stakes in Commerzbank and CaixaBank, sold shares during the summer

Business - Financial Times - October 20

India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Tension

Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.

World - The New York Times - October 23

In Italy, a Fight Over Migration Pits Meloni Against the Courts

Conservatives in the country have often accused the courts of overreach. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to outsource asylum requests is now part of that longstanding battle.

World - The New York Times - October 28

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

Swiss regulator orders UBS to bolster emergency plans

Finma suspends annual approval of bank’s ‘living will’ in light of added risk from Credit Suisse takeover

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Bradley Tusk Gets Real About Tech Regulations

Tusk made his name helping Uber plow through regulatory roadblocks. We asked him to forecast the future of regulation for AI, social media, and crypto.

Business - Inc. - October 15

‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators

Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unit

Business - Financial Times - October 16

German regulators approve construction of nationwide hydrogen network

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

California leads the way on regulation of food additives

Food companies exploit a loophole in the FDA’s rules that let them self-determine an additive’s safety, yielding obvious conflicts of interest.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Carbon Removal Companies Seek More Regulation

As federal dollars flood the sector, these emissions fighters want official standards and regulations to boost transparency and confidence in their work.

Business - Inc. - October 23

UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, regulator says

Two-year probe says Mermaids struggled after rapid period of growth but did not break rules when offering services to children.

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.

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion

Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named

Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".

NCAA Leaps to Block Mario Chalmers NIL Lawsuit

The NCAA, conferences and Turner Sports contend an antitrust lawsuit brought by Mario Chalmers and 15 other former college basketball players over the use of their NIL in broadcasts is barred by ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge

The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge

A federal court sides with the FTC, which argued that a Tapestry-Capri merger would raise prices for handbags.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Which N.F.L. Stars Could Be on the Trading Block This Season?

The Athletic’s insider shares the latest on Rams star Cooper Kupp, the struggling 49ers and big-name defensive players.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead-up to the election. Judge ...