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FCA proposes to reverse Mifid rules on investment research
UK regulator says asset managers should be able to pay for ‘bundled’ research and trading feesFinancial Times - World -
Expert Panel Calls on Germany to Legalize Abortion in First 12 Weeks
For decades, Germany allowed early abortions even while keeping them illegal. A government-appointed commission says the system is “untenable.”The New York Times - World - Abortion -
House panel tees up vote on revised FISA reauthorization
The House Rules Committee advanced a bill to reauthorize the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance authority late Thursday night, sending the measure to the floor one day after a band of Republicans blocked consideration of a previous version of the ...The Hill - Politics -
Experts divided over implications of prayer ban ruling at London school
Some say more schools may ban organised prayer after court ruling but others say judgment was based on unique circumstances. The ruling on a prayer ban at a top London school has created a “classic English policy muddle” that has divided school ...The Guardian - World -
Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary vote, but cannot rule alone
Croatia's governing conservatives have won a highly contested parliamentary election, but without enough seats to rule aloneABC News - World -
Strasbourg court’s Swiss climate ruling could have global impact, say experts
Decision by European court of human rights around vulnerability of older women to heatwaves marks significant shift. A landmark legal ruling at the European court of human rights could open the floodgates for a slew of new court cases around the ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Youngkin amends ‘skill games’ measure, proposing far stricter standards
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) proposed far stricter standards for “skill games” legislation that aims to regulate and tax the arcade-like machines in the state. In a flurry of legislative action on Monday, Youngkin amended “skill games” ...The Hill - Politics -
Florida's stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere
A Florida ban on abortions earlier in pregnancy is expected to have an impact on providers in other parts of the countryABC News - Health - Abortion -
House panel uses ChatGPT
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House panel approves ChatGPT use for some staff The House Administration Committee approved the use of ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence (AI) ...The Hill - Politics -
The Billionaire Behind Trump's $175 Million Bond Is No Stranger to Risky Deals
California businessman Don Hankey has backed some of L.A.’s most high-profile builders, like troubled real-estate developer Nile NiamiThe Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Senate votes to overturn Biden highway emissions rule, with support from red-state Democrats
The Senate voted to overturn a Biden administration rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions on the federal highway system Wednesday, with three red state Democrats joining every Republican. The rule would require local and state transit officials ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Poland takes ‘first step’ in relaxing strict abortion rules after key vote - Europe live
Polish MPs vote in favour of sending all four bills to special commission as campaigners call it ‘good news for Polish women’. The Polish parliament has voted in favour of sending all four bills on abortion to a special commission.. Two of the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Solar panels are being used in Gaza to clean water
As the resource becomes more scarce, a group of engineers are looking for a way to reach more people.ABC News - Top stories -
Mayorkas testifies before House panel: Watch live
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will appear before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday morning as House GOP members prepare to deliver articles of impeachment against him to the Senate. The presentation of articles had ...The Hill - Politics -
China funding fentanyl crisis, House panel says
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has subsidized the manufacturing and export of materials used to make fentanyl through tax rebates, a House select committee alleged in a report. A months-long investigation into Chinese websites, government ...The Hill - Politics - China -
House panel to debate privacy, kids' safety bills
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House panel to debate privacy, kids' safety bills The House Energy and Commerce Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday on a series of tech safety bills ...The Hill - Politics -
House panel to debate privacy, kids’ safety bills
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday on a series of tech safety bills aimed at boosting data privacy standards and child online safety. Two of the long-awaited bills for discussion, a newly unveiled comprehensive ...The Hill - Politics -
House panel approves ChatGPT use for some staffers
The House Administration Committee has approved the use of ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbot, for some of its staffers, the panel revealed in a new report. The committee approved the use of ChatGPT Plus, a paid ...The Hill - Politics -
Making a TikTok layoff video 'is insanely risky for future job prospects' says ex-Google recruiter
People have been posting their layoffs on TikTok, some to great acclaim. But career experts worn this can be very risky for your future prospects.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky’ to youth mental health
The American Psychological Association is urging tech companies and legislators to take greater steps to protect youth mental health, saying that social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth.”NBC News - Top stories -
How to Hit a Golf Ball Farther, According to Research
These are the physical attributes that can make a big difference—and those that won’t.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stonehenge research explores possible Moon connection
Researchers are investigating whether the ancient monument aligns with a major lunar standstill.BBC News - Top stories -
Sorry, rebundling research isn’t going to work
We’re Miffed TooFinancial Times - World -
2023 was record year for wind installations: Research
Last year saw record wind power installations worldwide, with a total of 117 gigawatts in new capacity, according to a report published Tuesday by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The figure represents a 50 percent increase from 2022, ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvard Research Reveals the Best Way to Describe Yourself
Hard work matters, but science indicates that we have an unconscious bias--regardless of eventual level of skill--for people who possessed innate talent.Inc. - Business -
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Is Leaping Into Retirement
It has been replaced by a new model, which will be used in automotive manufacturing. A farewell video featured the old machine running outdoors, performing back flips and awkwardly shimmying.The New York Times - Business -
Experts' picks and betting tips for the Masters
Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting?ESPN - Sports -
House panel to hold hearing on privacy, kids safety bills
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing next week on several technology policy bills, including a newly unveiled comprehensive data privacy bill and kids online safety bills, the committee announced late Tuesday. Wednesday’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Jan. 6 committee chair rips Trump 'election integrity' event with Johnson
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday slammed former President Trump's upcoming "election integrity" event with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Thompson, who chaired the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Congressional panel makes push for better military pay, healthcare, housing
A congressional panel tasked with reviewing quality of life for United States service members released a report Thursday making an array of recommendations to improve pay, child care, housing, access to medical care and spouse support. Among the ...The Hill - Politics -
UN Panel Says Israel Is Obstructing Its Investigation of the Oct. 7 Attack
The commission, which is looking at possible human rights violations by Hamas and Israel, said it had still amassed large amounts of evidence. Israel has accused the commission of bias.The New York Times - World - Israel -
China is funding the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel says in new report
The Chinese Communist Party uses tax rebates to subsidize the manufacturing and export of fentanyl materials, according to a House panel report released Tuesday.NBC News - Politics - China -
Read: Columbia University president's opening remarks to House panel
Columbia University President Nemat Shafik and two other witnesses were questioned Wednesday by the House Education Committee after missing the December hearing that became the downfall of other university heads. Shafik was invited to the ...The Hill - Politics -
Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel
Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing for over a decade, testified that the company introduced production shortcuts in an attempt to address bottlenecks.The New York Times - Business -
Write down your thoughts and shred them to relieve anger, researchers say
Writing negative reactions on paper and shredding it or scrunching and throwing in the bin eliminates angry feelings, study finds. Since time immemorial humans have tried to devise anger management techniques.. In ancient Rome, the Stoic ...The Guardian - World -
Three Colorful Custom Xbox Series X Models Are On Auction For Cancer Research
Xbox Australia and New Zealand has partnered with Dr. Arutha Kulasinghe of The University of Queensland to create three custom Xbox Series X models inspired by his cancer research. Now through April 30, the models are on display at the Microsoft ...GameSpot - Tech -
EXCLUSIVE: New Research Suggests Child Care Gaps Hinder Small-Business Growth
Some founders miss out on business opportunities because of child care issues. Others have had to close their businesses entirely and return to the broader workforce.Inc. - Business -
Here's All the Research Showing Sarcasm Makes You Smarter and More Creative
Studies are piling up showing sarcasm is a mental workout that boosts brainpower and creativity. Seriously.Inc. - Business -
UserTesting expands AI-powered experience research for deeper trend analysis
UserTesting is going beyond basic generative AI summarization to help user experience researchers discover actual trends.VentureBeat - Tech -
Companies Reconsider Research Spending With Tax Deal Held Up in Senate
Large U.S. companies are pressing lawmakers to revive expired tax breaks for research and development spending, as a political stalemate keeps some finance executives wrestling with those investments.The Wall Street Journal - World