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Appeals court blocks Trump from rescinding green bank funds
In a reversal, a federal appeals court has once again blocked the Trump administration from rescinding billions in climate funds issued under the Biden administration’s signature Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated part of a previous preliminary injunction that temporarily bars the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing back billions…
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Reform back on top of Labour in new poll
Reform UK has retaken its lead over Labour in a new YouGov poll, ending the brief “Burnham bounce” that followed Andy Burnham’s rapid ascent to Downing Street. The result raises questions about whether Labour’s uplift under its new prime minister will last, with pollster YouGov cautioning that public satisfaction with the government remains low despite…
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Prisoner-release row, Trump consulate closures and Albanese tax U-turn dominate
A Sheffield attack victim demands rethink of early-release rules, the US preps to shut five consulates and Australia’s PM backs down on tax reform, plus OpenAI-Apple row, a £14k AI chatbot fraud and breast-screening gaps in younger women.
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Congressional conflict of interest: Why did the STOCK Act fail?
Since 2020, more than two dozen efforts to strengthen the STOCK Act have gone nowhere, because the people who would bear the cost of reform are the ones voting on it.
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Watch A$AP Rocky Explain How Rihanna Turned Him From a ‘Nympho’ to a Locked-Down Man
A$AP Rocky has discussed how his partner, Rihanna, helped him move from a self-described promiscuous lifestyle to a committed relationship, in a preview clip of an interview with his close friend Jason Lee. The rapper credited her loyalty and emotional support, rather than her fame or wealth, for winning him over, recalling that she personally…
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Hackers steal over $130 million by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
Hackers have stolen more than $130 million in Bitcoin by exploiting a flaw in Coldcard, an offline “cold” hardware wallet made by Coinkite that was widely regarded as one of the safest ways to store cryptocurrency. Blockchain security researchers believe at least a dozen different hackers, likely in more than one group, are behind the…
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David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-WBD merger fight, CNN insiders don’t buy ‘lip service’ about network
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has spoken publicly for the first time about his company’s pursuit of a merger with Warner Bros Discovery, addressing pushback over the deal. According to the report, Ellison believes opposition to his plans is being overstated or mischaracterised, though the article’s detail on his exact remarks is limited in…
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The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does
Leaks have all but confirmed the name of a new illuminated feature on Google’s forthcoming Pixel 11 phones, previously rumoured as “Pixel Glow” but now revealed to be called HiLight. Images shared by leaker Roland Quandt show the LED built into the camera module of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, doubling as the flash while…
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Stephanie Yu promoted to General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music
Sony Music has promoted Stephanie Yu to General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, putting her in charge of the company’s global business, legal and governmental affairs strategy. She takes over from Julie Swidler, who departed at the end of June after 18 years in the role, and will report to Chairman…