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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 -
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 -
Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Not quite religion, not quite self-help: welcome to the Jordan Peterson age of nonsense
Unintelligible as it is, new book is part of a ‘manifesting’ trend offering the young and spiritually lost an illusion of control. What links these two news stories? The first: “manifesting” has ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Hugh Hewitt Quits The Washington Post
His decision came hours after he abruptly stormed off a broadcast of a live online Post talk show.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Donald Trump Is Already Starting to Fail
The president-elect is planting the seeds of his own political demise.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
ChatGPT Search Made Me Quit Google for Good
It’s not perfect, but ChatGPT Search is now my default way to find information.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Chris Wallace to Quit CNN After 3 Years
The 77-year-old veteran anchor told The Daily Beast that he planned to venture into streaming or podcasting.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars
The better an automated system performs, the more complacent — and dangerous — we becomeWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Guardian quitting X, citing ‘disturbing content’
The Guardian announced Wednesday that it will no longer post its content under its official accounts on Elon Musk’s social media platform X. “We think that the benefits of being on X are now ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Giuliani’s lawyers quit over ‘fundamental disagreement’
Rudy Giuliani’s attorneys on Wednesday asked to quit representing the former New York City mayor as he battles with two Georgia election workers over their efforts to collect a $146 million ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Council leader quits after assault allegations
Stephen McCabe denied claims he shouted at and assaulted a woman at a home in Inverclyde.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed
It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
'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.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death
For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog
Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ reviewWorld - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
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 -
Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says
Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.Top stories - BBC News - 51 minutes ago -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Arizona’s Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud
The night before the election, Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona, a former TV anchor turned election truther, thanked her supporters for voting early—something she has long railed against.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
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The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump’s Win a Worry for an Already Struggling Wind Industry
Faced with rising costs and thin margins, wind energy developers have lately been reducing their ambitions.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.Science - The New York Times - November 13 -
Democratic jockeying for the 2028 presidential election is already underway
As the dust settles from Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat at the hands of President-elect Donald Trump, Democrats are already jockeying to emerge as the party’s next leader — looking to shape ...Politics - NBC News - November 16 -
The Trump effect: Latin America's dictatorships are already panicking
The Trump administration is expected to take a strong stance against dictatorships in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, with a focus on promoting peace through strength and ensuring democracy in the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago