Local Elections 2023 New Powers Will Help Prevent Potholes Says Rishi Sunak
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Rishi Sunak faces tough by-election after MP Scott Benton quits
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons last month in wake of a newspaper sting operationFinancial Times - World -
Rishi Sunak doesn’t help his chances amid a dire public realm
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from BritonsFinancial Times - World -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiershipFinancial Times - Business -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 MayBBC News - Top stories -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Sunak can scrape some cheer from this by-election
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the painFinancial Times - World -
Like Barbie, there are many Rishis. Which is the real Sunak is beyond even his supporters’ grasp | Isabel Hardman
Conservative MPs are being asked to unite behind their leader but first the prime minister has to decide who he wants to be. When Rishi Sunak told his MPs to unite behind him last week, many were left scratching their heads. Both the subject and ...The Guardian - World -
Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon wounds 3, local official says
A mayor in northeastern Lebanon says an Israeli airstrike has wounded at least three peopleABC News - World - Israel -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack
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Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this monthABC News - World -
New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit
New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minorsABC News - Health - New Zealand -
Social Security Administration issues new rule preventing food assistance from affecting payouts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement a new rule aimed at removing barriers and increasing monthly payouts for those who receive certain government benefits, the government agency announced Wednesday. Beginning at the end of ...The Hill - Politics -
Liberals struggle to hold power in Tasmania as minor parties surge at election
Party leading poll with 36.9% of vote, but suffered 12% swing against it since last election three years ago. The Liberal party faces having to negotiate with an expanded crossbench to hang on to power in Tasmania after winning the biggest share ...The Guardian - World -
Former Tory MP resigns triggering new by-election
The Blackpool South MP was facing a local vote to remove him, following a Commons suspension.BBC News - Top stories -
DraftKings is showing this ‘powerful sign’ that could help boost its stock 20%
DraftKings’ stock has been a big recent winner, rising nearly 170% over the past 12 months. But there’s still room to run, according to a new bull.MarketWatch - Business -
Chip Company Helping Power AI Raises $175 Million
Gartner estimates artificial intelligence could consume up to 3.5% of the world’s electricity by 2030. Chip manufacturer Celestial AI says its technology can help minimize that demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How AI powered robots are helping small farms fight labor shortages
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including ...CBS News - Top stories -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden's Southern push
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the special election victory in Alabama, where a Democratic candidate secured a state House seat by championing reproductive rights, shows “people value their freedoms in the south.” Marilyn Lands secured the win ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
The RNC Has a New Interview Question: Was the 2020 Election Stolen?
The question during job interviews at the Republican National Committee reflects Donald J. Trump’s newly tightened grip on the party apparatus.The New York Times - Top stories -
Pilgrimage helped Traitors star Amanda say 'goodbye mum'
The star of the first series of BBC show on the celebrity walk that helped her deal with her grief.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden says feds will help rebuild Baltimore's collapsed bridge: Live updates
Six people are missing and a search-and-rescue operation is underway nearly 12 hours after a cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The cargo ship Dali, which was headed to Sri Lanka, hit a bridge support after losing power ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
AI-powered fraudsters are overwhelming bank defenses, Treasury report says
U.S. banks are struggling to keep up with evolving artificial-intelligence technology that has enabled fraudsters to easily impersonate customers and spread malware using AI-generated text, according to a report published Wednesday by the Treasury ...MarketWatch - Business -
Ever wonder if a contact center employee is burned out? AI-powered feature in Cisco Webex can help
The AI-powered features include the general availability of a series of generative AI capabilities that Cisco first previewed back in Oct 2023, including the Cisco AI Assistant for Webex which provides summarization and chatbot capabilities.VentureBeat - Tech -
The Last Coal-Fired Power Plants in New England Are to Close
The company that owns the Merrimack and Schiller stations in New Hampshire plans to turn them into solar farms and battery storage for offshore wind.The New York Times - Top stories -
Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds
Almost half of all voters say forgiving student loan debt is an important issue in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds.CNBC - Business -
Labour has 99% chance of forming next government, says elections expert – UK politics live
Prof Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small. In the House of Lords peers have just started debating the second reading of the leasehold and freehold reform bill. The ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster says she won't seek re-election in N.H. swing district
Rep. Annie Kuster, a Democrat in a competitive New Hampshire district, announced Wednesday she won’t seek re-election this year.NBC News - Politics -
Lara Trump says 2020 election is 'in the past' even as Donald Trump keeps bringing it up
RNC co-chair Lara Trump said the party is "past" litigating the 2020 election, as her father-in-law prepares to face charges stemming from his post-election actions.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Jeffrey Clark's actions related to 2020 election amount to "coup attempt," panel says
Jeffrey Clark is accused of attempting to engage in dishonest conduct during his role in aftermath of the last presidential election.CBS News - Politics -
Biden goes local in effort to get around national media
President Biden is seeking to find ways to lure swing state voters without just relying on the national media. And increasingly, he’s going local. Biden and his top aides say the road to reelection isn't only through the national television and ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
New Portuguese Parliament elects house speaker after deal between 2 main parties
Portugal’s newly-elected Parliament has elected a new house speaker, following a deal between the country’s two main centrist partiesABC News - World - House -
Kate reveals cancer diagnosis, undergoing preventative chemotherapy
The video announcement from Kate, Princess of Wales, comes after months of widespread speculation about her health and controversy over doctored images released by Kensington Palace.CBS News - World -
What is the preventive cancer treatment Princess Catherine is receiving?
Chemotherapy can target microscopic cells to prevent the disease from spreadingFinancial Times - Business