The UK Treasury has committed to designating major tech companies as “critical third parties” by next year, subjecting them to direct Bank of England and FCA oversight. This comes after recent Amazon cloud outages disrupted banking services and highlighted systemic risks.
A new report from former Department of Energy staffers exposes why Biden’s signature climate legislation struggled to deliver results. Interviews with 80+ insiders point to bureaucratic chaos and conflicting mandates that slowed everything to a crawl.
Italy joins France and the UK in requiring age verification for adult content, but the implementation raises significant privacy questions. The “double anonymity” system may not be as secure as advertised, creating new risks for users.
A fictional investment letter reveals an aggressive state capitalism strategy with 98% Intel gains and bitcoin reserves. But beneath the impressive returns lie fundamental threats to market integrity and democratic norms that could reshape America’s economic future.
Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for users under 16 has forced major platforms to comply by December 10. The policy represents a global test case for regulating youth access to digital platforms amid growing mental health concerns.
Development plans for a major data center at a former Pennsylvania power plant have been stalled by local officials seeking additional studies and community feedback. The delay comes amid growing opposition to data center projects across the state, even as Pennsylvania experiences unprecedented growth in proposed data center capacity.
Plans to develop a 180MW data center at the site of a former coal power station in Springdale, Pennsylvania, have been temporarily halted by local officials, according to recent reports. The Springdale planning commission has postponed its decision on whether to recommend the project to the city council, with sources indicating they want more time for additional studies and to gather resident feedback.
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The United States is weighing significant trade actions against Nicaragua, including potential 100% tariffs, according to a Federal Register filing. The measures follow a Section 301 investigation examining Nicaragua’s impact on US commerce through its policies on labor rights and human rights. Analysts suggest this could mark a major escalation in trade pressure on the Central American nation.
The United States is reportedly considering imposing 100% tariffs on imports from Nicaragua, according to a recent Federal Register filing. The proposed trade actions stem from a Section 301 investigation that began in December 2024, sources indicate. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has been examining whether Nicaragua’s acts, policies and practices related to labor rights, human rights and the rule of law have negatively impacted U.S. commerce.
Major Funding Reversal for Battery Sector The U.S. Department of Energy has pulled back approximately $700 million in previously awarded…
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