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England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines
Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human healthFinancial Times - 1d -
Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.BBC News - 1d -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - 1d -
Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers
A new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would use a 54-year-old privacy law to impose new oversight of the data broker industry. But first, the agency must survive Elon Musk.Wired - 1d -
Consumer watchdog wants FTC to investigate Oz for influencer marketing violations
A consumer advocacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether Dr. Mehmet Oz violated influencer marketing rules by promoting products from a wellness and ...The Hill - 1d -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - 20h -
Ex-spy Skripal was a 'sitting duck', inquiry told
The final day of evidence in public hears more about the Novichok nerve agent attack.BBC News - 2d -
Letby was face of hospital campaign, inquiry told
Lucy Letby featured on promotional material and appeared in a newspaper profile, an inquiry hears.BBC News - 1d -
Coroner not told of Letby concerns, inquiry hears
The coroner said he was not told by hospital bosses that they had concerns about a member of staff.BBC News - 1h -
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.BBC News - 2d -
Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told
Report by committee of experts also calls for doctors to ask about screen time during checkups. Smartphones sold in Spain should carry a label warning users about their potential health impacts, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bulgarian spy ring targeted Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of Russia, court told
Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near StuttgartFinancial Times - 1d -
‘The glasses are a prop’: Anna Wintour on her style and being told 'no'
The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.BBC News - 18h -
UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against top international prosecutor
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A United Nations watchdog has been selected to lead an external probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against the top prosecutor of the International Criminal ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Fulton County DA ordered to turn over election probe records to watchdog group
A judge has ordered Fulton County DA Fani Willis to turn over records related to her election interference probe following a lawsuit from a conservative legal group.ABC News - 3h -
UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against top international prosecutor
The Associated Press has learned that a United Nations watchdog has been selected to lead an external probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against the top prosecutor of the International ...ABC News - 21h -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian productsABC News - 1d -
Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - 1d -
Man has ‘finely tuned’ plan to find £500m bitcoin thrown in tip, Cardiff court told
James Howells seeking go-ahead to search for hard drive that was accidentally thrown into landfill in 2013. For more than a decade, a computer expert from Newport in south Wales has doggedly fought ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to ‘keep fighting’ amid rumors he’ll be replaced by DeSantis
Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense vows not to back down despite multiple controversies emerging since he was named. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for secretary of defense, ...The Guardian - 5h -
Dan Campbell told the Lions to hit Caleb Williams if he's not going out of bounds
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was not happy with a hit he took from Lions linebacker Jack Campbell on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”NBC News - 1h
