A group of health and environmental organizations isn't backing down after a recent decision to weaken rules on toxic air pollution from coal power plants. They’ve taken legal action, arguing that the changes expose kids and other at-risk groups to serious harm. The lawsuit targets a federal agency’
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new rules on March 19, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, hoping to clarify how U. S. securities laws apply to digital assets. The move is a step forward, especially on topics like staking and meme coins, and it corrects some
Many people who bought cars on finance may soon learn how to claim money back. The regulator is about to set out a new payment plan for around 14 million finance deals that were signed between April 2007 and November 2024. The plan is expected to give an average settlement of about £700, but the
The city is looking for ways to help small, creative spots that give Dallas its unique vibe while also keeping bad actors in check. Council members on the Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee met last week to talk about new rules for nightlife. Business owners feel the current laws are
Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger in the brain that helps control movement. Without enough of it, people often feel stiff, move slowly, and shake when resting. These problems grow worse
Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
Coinbase officials have told senators that the new bill cannot be implemented because of worries over “stable yield language. ” This is the second time CEO Brian Armstrong has pulled back support, saying in January that a bad bill is worse than no bill at all. The proposed law would stop crypto e
The United States is seeing a new push to change how banks are watched. After the 2008 crash, rules were made that many say slow growth. The Trump team wants those rules eased and is trying to get more control over the Federal Reserve’s work. Fed leaders have been told to send new rules to th
Big banks are stepping up to help digital money grow. A top banker said that many people will start using crypto when banks show how it fits into everyday banking. He believes that a bank’s network can link new digital coins to the normal world of loans and savings. The idea is that banks a
