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Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

U.S. to Curb AI Investment in China Soon

Some technologies and financial commitments will be blocked, based on President Biden’s 2023 executive order to keep American expertise from helping the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Poland's Tusk defends planned law to curb migration from Belarus

World - Yahoo News - October 16

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue. Now three states are trying to continue the legal fight.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs

Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration's efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.

Business - CNBC - October 22

California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms

A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.

Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure

As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Newsom signs executive order to curb electricity costs for Californians

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to provide residents with some respite amid rising electricity prices. That anticipated relief would be achieved ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

California Will Boost Sustainable Fuel Supplies to Curb Airplane Emissions

Jet engines contribute about 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the agreement with an airlines trade group may help reduce the total.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Google curbs politics discussion among employees on U.S. Election Day

During Election Day, employees tried flooding popular internal message board with election-related memes despite warnings by company executives.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales

ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants

The regulation is aimed at curbing carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants by using a process called “carbon capture” that challengers say is not economically viable.

India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting airlines flying

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules

National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Six cities, one question: is China’s property market turning a corner?

From Shanghai to Guangzhou and Beijing to Foshan, buyers and agents voice concerns ahead of next phase of stimulus

World - Financial Times - November 5

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access

World - Financial Times - November 5

Rachel Reeves’ new rules

She learned this one simple trick… hopefully bond markets don’t HATE her

World - Financial Times - October 24

New chancellor, new rules

Plus, Trump’s row with Labour

World - Financial Times - October 25

Rentiers rule, OK?

Bank Rate works in mysterious ways

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Why chancellors need fiscal rules

Rachel Reeves’s new set-up frees up capital spending but her ability to reap benefits depends on many other things

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The Game Theory of Democracy

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 29

The fight over election rules in Georgia

Early voting began in Georgia, as a court battle was still being fought over vote-counting rules. 60 Minutes spoke with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and state election board member Janelle ...

Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers

It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.

FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial

FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling

The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Clippers rule out Leonard for rest of preseason

Kawhi Leonard's status for the Clippers' season opener next week remains uncertain as he continues to deal with inflammation in his right knee.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.

Trump’s GOP moves to dramatically revamp election rules

Republican allies of former President Trump have embarked on a sweeping effort to restrict voting and purge voter rolls across the country since the 2020 election, something critics fear could ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules

Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be done

World - Financial Times - October 15

Georgia judge rules certification of election results is 'mandatory'

With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory."

The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back

A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling

With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."

Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules

The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.

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