Policy

Amazon Sued Over Denied Pregnancy Accommodations in Warehouses
Four women sue Amazon over pregnancy accommodations, alleging denied bathroom breaks, chairs, and seats, leading to termination at New York warehouses.

US Absent as NATO Civilian Harm Forum Meets in Brussels
The US will not attend the NATO-hosted civilian harm forum it cofounded after Hegseth dismantled the CHMR mission, leaving partners to lead.

Burnham: National Security Can't Come at Expense of Social Security
Andy Burnham says national security can't come at the expense of social security, rejecting Tory plan to cut housing benefit for defence.

Georgia's Lethal Injection Spending Rises Amid Secrecy
Georgia's lethal injection costs exceed $1.1 million since pandemic, despite one execution, with secrecy laws shielding details.

Protesters Block Portsmouth Roads After 140 Migrants Arrive
Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters blocked roads in Portsmouth after about 140 migrants arrived in a dinghy, prompting police dispersal orders.

Swinney: Scots Won't Travel Further for Health Care Reforms
John Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care reforms under plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.

Trump's 100% Drone Tariff Sparks Public Safety Fears
Trump's 100% drone tariff alarms critics who warn it will harm public safety and devastate US businesses, especially those relying on DJI drones.

ProPublica Analysis Finds Habeas Delays in Mississippi and Louisiana
ProPublica analysis finds habeas delays in Mississippi and Louisiana, with cases taking a median of 92 and 89 days, leaving immigrants detained longer.

Reform UK Conference 2026: Money and Scrutiny
Reform UK gathers in Birmingham amid funding rows and police investigation, facing renewed opposition.

Anthropic staff chats cited in Sony suit over Zlibrary piracy
Music publishers, including Sony, cite Anthropic staff chats extolling Zlibrary piracy in a new lawsuit over alleged torrenting of copyrighted songs.

CFPB's Ask-Nicely Approach Fails Bilt Customers
The Trump-era CFPB's collaborative strategy with Bilt left consumers vulnerable after repeated failures.
