Trump Will Appeal His Go-Ahead
A judge imposed new restrictions on East Potomac work. Trump called it a go-ahead, then said he would appeal. That is an unusual way to celebrate approval.
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The Sewage Left The Project Before The Explanation Did
Anthony Albanese has corrected his account of a A$6 million golf-club grant. The project changed; the parliamentary explanation took longer.
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The Shelf Price Should Survive The Walk To The Register
The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General over alleged pricing mismatches. Agreeing on a price should not require a federal delegation.
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The Home Office Would Prefer Not To Show Its Work
A new report questions the secrecy around immigration AI. The government says humans remain in charge. That should make accountability easier to explain.
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Peace, With A Service Area
A local truce in Oleshky is a real opening for humanitarian aid. The missiles elsewhere are a reminder to read the coverage map.
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