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Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - 1d

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

The New York Times - 12h

Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row

Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictions

Financial Times - 1d

I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income. How do I avoid this situation?

A reader is trying to plan ahead to avoid the dreaded IRMAA, a surcharge that can come out of your Social Security check.

MarketWatch - 1d

California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance

California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...

The Hill - 1d

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - 1d

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - 2d

Growing anger over government response to wildfires

There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.

NBC News - 3d

Trump’s Day 1: Incoming president looks set to act on tariffs, crypto, energy and immigration

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to go big on executive orders and other actions, including ones that aim to rollback some of his predecessor’s policies. ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Trump's incoming border czar says mass deportations will include workplace roundups

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is ...

NBC News - 4d

Evening Report — Trump plots governing strategy

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Judge holds Giuliani in contempt {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Jan. 10 © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump turns to governing as investigations fizzle PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP IS ...

The Hill - 4d

Thousands protest in Slovakia against government's Ukraine policy

Yahoo News - 4d

Trump administration will close down the Darien Gap, incoming border czar Tom Homan says

In an interview with NBC News, incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan said that people without criminal records may also get arrested in mass deportation raids.

NBC News - 4d

Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business

The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers

In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.

Wired - 4d

Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency

This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Wired - 5d

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

Financial Times - 5d

Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital

According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.

BBC News - 6d

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 - 6d

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister

US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.

Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get started

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Trump's incoming White House chief of staff says she won't tolerate drama

Leaks, office feuds and chaos were some of the things CBS News reported coming out of the West Wing during President-elect Donald Trump's first term. Susie Wiles, the incoming White House chief of ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

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

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Germany's pro-business FDP want to govern with conservatives

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

He saved 70% of his income to retire at 34—why he's no longer 'hyper-frugal': I 'got into deprivation' and wasn't happy

Early retiree Brandon Ganch focuses on maximizing "net fulfillment" rather than net worth."

CNBC - Jan. 4

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation

DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3