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Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.

The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK spending watchdog refuses to sign off government accounts

National Audit Office criticises ‘material and pervasive’ gaps in public sector audits

Business - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Canadiens: Mesar Sadly Sidelined

Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar started his professional hockey career with the Laval Rocket this season and was off to a great start, until an all too familiar complication occurred.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines

As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Magic star Banchero sidelined with torn oblique

Magic star Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is sidelined indefinitely, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

49ers, Shanahan 'squash' sideline confrontation

On Sunday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn't feel the need to address what took place among wide receiver Deebo Samuel, long snapper Taybor Pepper and kicker Jake Moody after Moody's third missed ...

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Bills' Cooper, Benford sidelined with wrist injuries

Wide receiver Amari Cooper is inactive for the Bills' home game against the Dolphins as he deals with a wrist injury. Buffalo starting cornerback Christian Benford is also out with an injured wrist.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

On the sidelines for a Miami football game with Michael Irvin

The former Hurricanes receiver has been one of dozens of famous alums packing the sidelines during Miami's undefeated run.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Burrow: Sideline scowls part of being a leader

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow noted Tuesday that his nonverbal expressions are part of his growth as a leader.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Samuel cites frustration for 49ers sideline dispute

San Francisco receiver Deebo Samuel said he confronted kicker Jake Moody after his third missed field goal Sunday because he was "just frustrated in the heat of battle."

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it'

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan decided he had to address San Francisco's sideline fight with the team after seeing it become a national topic.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Biden to meet Xi this week on sidelines of economic summit

President Biden is planning to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, the White House announced Wednesday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Watchdog to probe police use of force on children

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Shoppers can save money with loyalty cards, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

Seahawks' Derick Hall and Jarran Reed fought on the sideline over costly penalty

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall and defensive lineman Jarran Reed got in each other's faces on the field and had to be separated from a full-scale fight on the sideline during Sunday's loss to the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

The biggest U.S. homebuilder misses on earnings as it says buyers are staying on the sidelines

D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder by market cap, on Tuesday reported earnings well below estimates as it said interest rates were keeping buyers on the sidelines and forcing the company to ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

The football alumni are flooding Miami's sidelines. The unbeaten Hurricanes are seeing the benefits

The Miami sideline was loaded with talent this past weekend

Sports - ABC News - October 29

ULM assistant to face 'disciplinary action' after shoving Warhawks player on sideline

Video of the incident went viral on social media after ULM's loss to Marshall

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely with undisclosed illness

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is out indefinitely while recovering from an illness that forced him to miss Saturday's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Sports - ABC News - November 4

LSU to reportedly have a live tiger on the sideline for game vs. Alabama on Saturday

LSU has not had a live mascot on the sidelines in nearly a decade.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Joe Echevarria is Miami's new president. And on the sideline, he's the Hurricanes' biggest fan

University of Miami president Joe Echevarria has had football season tickets since 1978, the year he graduated from the school

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Midfield marvels Caicedo and Lavia leave Fernández on Chelsea sidelines

The £106.8m star of the midweek thrashing of Noah will be on the bench when Chelsea host Arsenal. On Thursday night, Enzo Fernández caught the eye with a hat-trick of first-half assists during ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Sherm drops matter-of-fact take on Deebo-Pepper sideline scuffle

Richard Sherman believes San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was totally justified in telling kicker Jake Moody to "lock in" Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Goldman chief warns global investors are staying on the ‘sidelines’ in China

David Solomon says there are concerns about cashing out of investments in the country

World - Financial Times - November 19

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