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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 growthFinancial Times - 9h -
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 - 1d -
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - 1d -
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 votesFinancial Times - 1d -
Mel Gibson: 'Crazy' that firefighters not informed of water issue
Mel Gibson asks a first responder if his team had been informed that "the reservoir was empty."The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites
Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verificationFinancial Times - 1d -
The 7 best water flossers of 2025
Are water flossers as effective as dental floss? Dentists explain, and share how to properly use them.NBC News - 4d -
Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned
Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claimFinancial Times - 4d -
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 - 5d -
More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog
Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocksFinancial Times - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.Wired - Jan. 10 -
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 -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Why Richmond residents in Virginia are under a boil water advisory
More than 200,000 people in Richmond, Virginia, are under a boil water advisory after a storm impacted a water facility. Greg Schneider, a writer for the Washington Post, joins CBS News with the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump calls on Newsom to ‘open up the water main’
In a post online Thursday, President-elect Trump called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to “open up the water main” as fires in Los Angeles continue to rage. “Governor Gavin Newscum should ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
YMCA helps Virginia residents enduring water crisis
Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire
Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.NBC News - 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 -
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 -
Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars
Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASAFinancial 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 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Thames Water junior creditors accuse rivals of ‘predatory’ loan conditions
Class B bondholders have filed their own restructuring plan for the troubled utilityFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX
Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiativeFinancial Times - 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 PMNBC News - Jan. 7 -
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Comfortable, confident Waters steps up in Warriors' win vs. Grizzlies
Lindy Waters III always keeps a level-handed mindset, even if he doesn't play much. That's why he's able to contribute whenever his name is called upon.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Alcohol warning labels?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns
Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting businessFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters
The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Federal Judge Keeps Poland Spring’s Water Origin Lawsuit on Docket
A class action suit filed in 2017 that claims ‘not one drop’ of the popular bottled water brand comes from a natural spring will proceed, though some claims were dismissed.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Waters details brief Luka altercation in Warriors-Mavericks game
In the latest episode of "Dubs Talk," Golden State Warriors reserve Lindy Waters III told NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole about his brief altercation with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Waters stands by viral quote after career night vs. Pelicans
First-year Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III doubled down on his viral "I got a strap on me" quote with NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole on the latest episode of "Dubs Talk."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
