EU chief Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in commissioner posts. But it's raining men The European Union is trying to get a semblance of gender parity in its new executive Commission The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024
‘So demeaning’: Melbourne woman denied service by 10 cabs in one booking over guide dog Debra Simons filed complaint against 13Cabs with human rights commission, and was offered a $100 gift voucher after company argued it does not directly employ drivers The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2024
Audit launched by watchdog into Labour civil service hires amid 'cronyism' row LABOUR hires to the senior civil service will be probed, the Whitehall appointments watchdog has said ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024
Trade war intensifies as EU to slap extra tariffs on Chinese-made EVs The European Commission has announced plans to slap tariffs of up to 36.3 percent on Chinese-made electric cars. The move is aimed at countering what the EU perceives as unfair trade practices, including subsidies for Chinese car manufacturers. However Tesla cars made in China are to face a lower duty… Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2024
China begins anti-subsidy investigation into European dairy imports Inquiry into eight EU countries is latest chapter in hostility between Beijing and EU over trade The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024
Haryana: EC stops recruitments results announcements till Assembly poll The Election Commission of India on Wednesday stopped the result announcements of the ongoing recruitment process in Haryana until the completion of assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 21, 2024
TSMC's first European plant builds momentum for the EU's chip ambitions A joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP has won the approval it needs to get €5 billion in German subsidies. Fortune · Aug 20, 2024
‘Gig workers’ get minimum standards from Monday. Here’s what will change Monday August 26 is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force. The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024
EU warns Elon Musk over X compliance—he fires back with vulgar 'Tropic Thunder' meme The EU Commission forced to defend claims a strongly worded letter to Elon Musk was proof Brussels is interfering in U.S. elections. Fortune · Aug 13, 2024
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 13, 2024
NextGen TV: FCC Drops Reconsideration of DTS Rules The FCC acted after Microsoft withdrew its petition for reconsideration of the Commission’s 2021 DTS order that was designed to help the rollout of NextGen TV and data services TV Tech · Aug 9, 2024
Federal court orders regulators to fix process, reconsider gas export projects in South Texas This week’s ruling was the latest twist since cities and groups in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley sued to block the projects. The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2024
Bruce Lehrmann’s property raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission and police Lawyer for former Coalition staffer confirms searches occurred, but says he denies any wrongdoing The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024
FCC Grants TNT, TBS a Limited Waiver of Audio Description Rules The petition was unopposed and the American Council for the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind consented to the waiver, the FCC said TV Tech · Aug 8, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 Samsung is recalling more than 1 million electric ranges after numerous fire and injury reports Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries
Fortune · Aug 7, 2024 Some European users will get access to Apple Intelligence after all Apple's beta release notes suggest Apple Intelligence will be coming to MacOS, even if iOS and iPadOS won't get the new features.
International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2024 World's First AI Legislation Passes Final Stage: How EU's New Act Could Affect You Yesterday's official start date sets off a series of dates and timelines to prepare companies to familiarize themselves with the new legislation and comply.
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2024 The Umbrella Academy: the burning questions we want answered ahead of season four This is the famously complicated show’s final outing
Reason · Aug 2, 2024 Sixth Circuit Puts Net Neutrality Rule on Ice A three-judge panel concludes the rule's challenger are likely to succeed on the merits.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024 UK must apply existing Brexit deals before any reset in relations, says EU Government told it must fully implement deals on EU citizens and Northern Ireland to show ‘commitment’ to good-faith reset
TV Tech · Jul 30, 2024 Charter Communications to Pay $15 Million FCC Fine The fine resolves an FCC investigation into compliance with 911 and network outage notification rules
Reason · Jul 24, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission Needs To Stay in its Lane Recent actions by the FTC show that its officers should review the Constitution.
Motorsport · Jul 23, 2024 FIA announces F1 teams' rejection of points system changes Formula 1's points system will remain unchanged in 2025 after all teams unanimously voted against it during Tuesday's FIA F1 Commission meeting.
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2024 EU Opens Probe Into Possible Online Food-delivery Cartel The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday to determine whether online food-delivery companies Delivery Hero and Glovo engaged in anti-competitive practices.
iMore · Jul 23, 2024 Meta next on the EU Commission's list as the firm receives letter over 'pay or consent' model Meta has been sent a letter over concerns that its 'pay or consent' model is anti consumer.