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Asia: Markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
[HONG KONG] Asian markets edged up on Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump’s wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store...
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
In the United States, the affordability of eggs has prompted a national discussion — underscoring anxieties about the economy and the government’s role in addressing them. In Japan, there’s an...
Trump Is Changing the Rural Broadband Rules. Guess Who May Benefit?
The federal government has an almost absurd number of programs that seek to enhance internet access—133, by the count of a 2023 Government Accountability Office report, 25 of which have broadband...
ECB pushes back against calls for looser bank rules
[FRANKFURT] The European Central Bank (ECB) has pushed back against calls to loosen rules for eurozone banks despite fears they could fall behind US rivals if President Donald Trump implements...
Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules
For just over two years, technology leaders at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence had made an unusual request of lawmakers. They wanted Washington to regulate them.The tech executives warned...
Small Business Loans: The New Rules
Getting a small business loan can feel overwhelming with all the rules and requirements out there. But understanding what lenders want and how to prepare can make the process a...
Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to substantially loosen the requirements on companies to report on the social and environmental impacts of their operations.The proposal would limit the rules to...
Veterinarian and 13 Horse Trainers Violated Drug Rules, U.S. Regulator Says
A veterinarian and 13 trainers, seeking an edge at a Pennsylvania racetrack, injected pain medications into the joints of more than 100 horses in violation of federal rules, the federal...
Judge Rules Trump Can Demolish USAID as He Pleases
The Social Security Administration confirmed to The Intercept that the real savings were limited to work on the Gender X Marker Project, which sought to add ‘X’ as a gender...
Judge Rules Trump Can Go Right Ahead With Gutting Federal Government
A federal judge has just cleared the way for Trump to continue his federal employee purge. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided against the National Treasury Employees Union...
