Policy

Andy Burnham government: What it means for you
As Andy Burnham eyes the prime minister role, we look at the potential team in a Burnham government and what it could signal.

Polymarket Audit Follows Marketing Scandal
Polymarket audit follows reports that the prediction market used fake sites and influencers to simulate trading success.

FTC Meta antitrust trial Begins
The landmark FTC Meta antitrust trial begins, focusing on whether acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp crushed competition.

FBI Arrests Two Men Under Take It Down Act
The FBI arrested two men under the Take It Down Act for the distribution of nonconsensual AI porn involving minors.

UK Data Regulator Quits Over 'Inappropriate' Humor
John Edwards, the UK's Information Commissioner overseeing data protection and AI, resigned after a probe found his humor caused offense and showed poor judgment.

California Fights AT&T Copper Network Shutdown
The AT&T copper network dispute intensifies as California regulators urge the FCC to reject the carrier's shutdown plans.

SNAP Benefit Cuts Impact Children
Analysis shows over 770,000 children have lost SNAP benefits following federal program changes, leading to increased demand at food banks.

Trump Admin Abandons Wind Energy Appeal
The Justice Department dropped its challenge to a court ruling that struck down the Trump administration's wind energy ban.

Why ProPublica Updated Its Code of Ethics
ProPublica updated its code of ethics to restrict employees from wagering on news events via prediction markets to ensure bias-free reporting.

What the assisted dying bill Means for You
What does the assisted dying bill mean for you? Learn how the proposed law could change end-of-life care.

How data center protests impact your community
As data center protests block $130 billion in projects, local utility costs and taxes are hanging in the balance.
