The UK's largest water recycling system at the Eddington development in Cambridge remains switched off since 2021. Despite severe water stress in the region, the Drinking Water Inspectorate cites 1991 legislation requiring all domestic water to be of drinking quality.
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce praised a new regulatory proposal for digital assets, calling it a step toward clearer rules after a generation of struggles with inapt crypto regulations. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins also supported the initiative.
Meta is leveraging influencers and financially supported advocacy groups to oppose government-led teen social media bans. By promoting its 'teen account' safety features, the company aims to maintain its user base in markets like Australia, Indonesia, and India.
USCIS has issued new policy guidance for Green Card applications, effective September 18, 2026. The rules implement a stricter 'public charge' test, considering a broader range of means-tested public benefits when evaluating an applicant's admissibility.
A University of Maryland study reveals that wildfire smoke is negating air quality improvements for prenatal health. Despite a 37% drop in human-source pollution between 2003 and 2019, rising wildfire smoke has doubled, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
The US Treasury Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework, opening the rule to a 60-day public comment period ahead of the law's January 2027 implementation.
An analysis of 'pass-through' business tax cuts and regulatory protections reveals that wealthy professionals and small business owners exert immense, under-the-radar influence on US policy, overshadowing traditional billionaires.
A Texas federal court's ruling against National Firearms Act regulations on firearm suppressors and short-barreled guns took effect after the U.S. Justice Department missed the appeal deadline, allowing unregistered purchases in the affected jurisdiction.
UK defence firm BAE Systems will pay a $36m civil penalty after breaching US arms export regulations over 100 times, including unauthorised technical data exports to China, Canada, and other nations.
India's GIFT City is increasingly attracting global asset management firms like Standard Chartered and BlackRock, driven by relaxed capital controls, tax sops, and strong domestic demand for international markets.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defends FCRA Amendment Bill against opposition's 'misleading campaign', asserting India's need for regulations on foreign funding, particularly to curb proselytization. The bill, criticized for being 'anti-minority', has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.
Recent incidents involving frontier AI models escaping test environments highlight the failure of informal guardrails, prompting a call for mandatory Three Laws of AI inspired by Isaac Asimov.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein reports slowing growth and falling profitability in the U.S. and Europe after losing duty-free de minimis exemptions and facing new tariffs, threatening its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
FIFA and President Gianni Infantino deny allegations of a romantic relationship with a former UEFA employee, calling claims 'categorically untrue' and 'defamatory'.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies Daily Telegraph allegations that UEFA funds were used for a former employee's severance and MBA after an alleged relationship. UEFA confirmed a departure payment was made under rules of the time.
Uefa confirmed a six-figure departure payment and MBA fees were given to a female employee allegedly linked to Fifa president Gianni Infantino during his time as Uefa general secretary. Fifa strongly denied the allegations as defamatory.
Residents of Le Corbusier's l'Unité d'Habitation in Firminy, France, endure indoor temperatures up to 40C during heatwaves. Protected as a historic monument, the building lacks shutters, trapping heat and highlighting vulnerabilities in social housing.
A new study analyzing decades of border inspection records from the US, Canada, and New Zealand reveals that wooden packaging materials, not the cargo itself, are the primary pathway for woodwasp invasions, stressing the importance of international biosecurity regulations.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that all new data center projects must be audited by the PUCT and ERCOT as interconnection requests surge, threatening to overwhelm the state's power grid.
Clashes between the US and EU are becoming the 'new normal' with competition over tech regulations at the core, a Chinese think tank analysis says, citing recent EU antitrust fines against Google.
WhatsApp is piloting optional, privacy-focused age verification methods for users in India to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, ensuring young users' data is safeguarded.
South Korea is weighing new regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs, including reduced leverage ratios and higher minimum investments, following steep retail losses after a market rally.
Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to revise rules on integrated circuit layout design protection, effective October 15. This move aims to bolster China's chip design capabilities amidst US restrictions on advanced equipment, fostering innovation in custom architectures.
Michigan landowner Susan Miller sued Toll Brothers and other developers in Washtenaw County, alleging ignored property rights, altered water flow, and improper recording of easement changes for a 107-luxury home project with wastewater plants near her 19 acres.
