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Biden pardons civil rights leader on last day

Garvey, one of the earliest internationally-known Black civil rights leaders, was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Inauguration Draws Leaders From Europe’s Right

Many of the European politicians expected to be in Washington on Monday share President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stance.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

TikTok Went Dark. Then It Came Right Back

So far, the TikTok ban has only resulted in a brief outage.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'

Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures

Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growth

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Biden affirms Equal Rights Amendment is part of Constitution

President Biden asserted the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, is part of the Constitution, arguing Friday it had met the criteria to be added as the ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump’s Cost-Cutting Effort

“We have no room in our administration for Democrats,” a transition spokeswoman replied after good-government activists tried to join the president-elect’s new efficiency department.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund

FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votes

Financial Times - Jan. 16

2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report. The past year has marked the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites

Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verification

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government

One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.

NBC News - Jan. 15

IRS delays after ID thefts 'unconscionable,' watchdog says. Here are 3 ways to protect yourself

A new tax season is nearly here, and with it an opportunity for identity thieves to take advantage of taxpayers. So what can taxpayers do to protect themselves in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 12

More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog

Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocks

Financial Times - Jan. 12

UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says

Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Musk interviews German far-right frontwoman

The world's richest man takes his endorsement of Germany's far-right party to a new level.

BBC News - Jan. 10

It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now

Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud

A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Top DOJ officials may have tried to sway 2020 election to Trump: Watchdog

Justice Department officials who served under President-elect Trump's first administration may have influenced the 2020 presidential election through intentional media leaks targeted at Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How Mark Zuckerberg pivoted Meta to the right

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that he was ending professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

NBC News - Jan. 8

UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars

Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASA

Financial Times - Jan. 8

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election

DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks

Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country. The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.K.'s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

A British Treasury minister has referred herself to the U.K. government’s ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

NBC News - Jan. 7

Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?

After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria

The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6