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House Votes To Block California’s Ban On New Gas-Powered Vehicles In 2035

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House Votes To Block California’s Ban On New Gas-Powered Vehicles In 2035 The House of Representatives has just voted to stop California’s ambitious plan to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035. Despite California’s push towards cleaner air, a resolution passed with 246 votes in favour, aiming to overturn an EPA waiver that allows the … Read more

NIH To Suspend Funds For Research Abroad As It Overhauls Policy, Report Says

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NIH To Suspend Funds For Research Abroad As It Overhauls Policy, Report Says The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is planning to suspend funding for research outside the United States as part of a policy overhaul. This change affects numerous international health projects and collaborations, signalling a significant shift in funding priorities. Source: Slashdot … Read more

British intelligence facing ‘oversight crisis’ from government interference

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British intelligence facing ‘oversight crisis’ from government interference Interference from the British government into the supposedly independent work of Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) is causing an “oversight crisis,” as warned by committee chair Lord Beamish in a rare public letter. The letter highlights concerns regarding government control over the committee’s resources, which undermines … Read more

Starting July 1, Academic Publishers Can’t Paywall NIH-Funded Research

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Starting July 1, Academic Publishers Can’t Paywall NIH-Funded Research The NIH (National Institutes of Health) has decided to implement its Public Access Policy earlier than expected, now set to take effect on July 1. This means that academic publishers will no longer be able to put paywalls on research funded by the NIH, allowing for … Read more

HMRC’s Making Tax Digital scheme also made tax more expensive – by £300M

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HMRC’s Making Tax Digital scheme also made tax more expensive – by £300M Summary The UK’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has resulted in unexpected financial burdens for taxpayers, amounting to an estimated £300 million. A report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlights that instead of reducing costs, MTD has escalated them for businesses. … Read more

Apple Must Halt Non-App Store Sales Commissions, Judge Says

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Apple Must Halt Non-App Store Sales Commissions, Judge Says In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on sales made outside of its App Store. The judge found that Apple failed to comply with her previous orders aimed at increasing competition in the app marketplace. This … Read more

Cook’d: Judge says Apple lied to court in Epic case, asks Feds to mull criminal charges

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Cook’d: Judge says Apple lied to court in Epic case, asks Feds to mull criminal charges Summary A federal judge has accused Apple executives of deliberately ignoring a court injunction and providing false testimony during the Epic Games lawsuit. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has requested the US prosecutors look into potential criminal charges against Apple … Read more

Republicans In Congress Want a Flat $200 Annual EV Tax

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Republicans In Congress Want a Flat $200 Annual EV Tax The Republican chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is proposing a new annual federal vehicle registration fee that aims to raise funds from electric vehicle (EV) drivers. This proposed tax of $200 per year for fully electric vehicles and varying amounts for hybrids … Read more

10 ways to reduce your MTTR

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10 Ways to Reduce Your MTTR In the world of business continuity and disaster recovery, knowing how quickly you can get things back in shape is pivotal. This article lays out the crucial aspects of Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and how reducing it can help keep your systems ticking along smoothly. Source: TechTarget Key … Read more