Why EU’s Budget Rules Invite Members to Test Limits
The European Union requires all 28 member nations to maintain sound public finances, no matter their size or national challenges. But infractions generally don’t result in real punishment, and smaller countries sometimes complain that the bigges.....»»
CodeNext put to the test; Architects, environmentalists and others to weigh in on overhaul of land-use rules
The debate over CodeNext rages on. Now Austin City Council members want more technical feedback on potential conflicts on the city's first major rewrite of land-use codes since 1984......»»
Capitol Report: Budget rules sow discord among Democrats as new Congress set to open
House Democrats are clashing over rules for the new Congress before it even opens, with three members slamming a budget provision they say will hamper their plans for health care and other priorities......»»
Your drinking water could contain fewer hazardous "forever chemicals" under new federal rules
Peer-reviewed studies have linked PFAS to some cancers, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, and developmental delays in children. The EPA finalized the first-ever limits on PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.....»»
US service members eligible for PSLF are short on time to apply under new rules, CFPB warns
Service members c.....»»
The 5 best at-home pregnancy tests of 2021
The best pregnancy test for you will depend on your needs, preferences, and budget. We found options including line, digital, and strip tests. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Home pregnancy tests me.....»»
Egyptian judge rules the Ever Given cannot leave local waterways just yet
An Egyptian court rejected an appeal from the ship's insurer, but crew members are allowed to leave when their work contracts expire. Ever Give.....»»
Some Covid rules may be here to stay
How much longer will gyms require capacity limits? When can restaurants.....»»
FDA sets out new rules for vaccine and test developers over variant worries
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday issued a set of guidance documents for companies that are developing COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and antibody-based therapies as a result of new variants of the virus that have emerged. There .....»»
Bernie Sanders is "confident" that the $15 minimum wage will remain in COVID-19 relief package
"Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is not 'incidental' to the federal budget and is permissible under the rules of reconciliation," he said. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Ver.....»»
Covid: Metro’s biggest budget test yet
Kevin Crumbo built his career by figuring out how to rescue troubled companies, and even the Nashville Symphony, from the brink of financial calamity. He’s attempting the same with Metro government, with stakes he has never faced before......»»
Capitol Report: Democrats may have to lower ambitions for relief bill as Manchin stands firm
Democrats may be forced to scale back their ambitions for a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as one key senator, West Virginia's Joe Manchin, has said he won't support trying to stretch the rules governing the budget process......»»
We put Allbirds" slip-on loungers to the test and they live up to the name of the "world"s most comfortable shoes"
Three members of the Ins.....»»
"Cowboys for Trump" co-founder who stormed Capitol is in isolation for refusing COVID-19 test in detention
Judge rules "simply taking a COVID-19 test, something hundreds of millions of people have safely done...will allow the defendant to exit isolation." Otero County Commission Chairman and Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin rides.....»»
The underground COVID economy: Businesses say they sidestepped rules to survive
With strict limits on indoor commerce, some business.....»»
Key Words: Tom Cruise rips ‘Mission: Impossible’ crew members for not following COVID-19 distancing rules
“I don’t ever want to see it again! Ever! And if you don’t do it, you’re fired, and I see you do it again you’re f---ing gone!”.....»»
Metro approves new budget that cuts $1.2B — for now
The $2.7 billion budget the Metro board passed Thursday doesn't look much like the one the authority was looking at in April. And it may need to be revisited again in another month, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld told board members at their monthly .....»»
Sundeck BBQs, trivia nights, and strict hygiene rules: An inside look at the life of crews locked down on luxury superyachts
Courtesy of Joe Many superyacht crew members have been stuck on their vessels after lockdowns and tr.....»»
The FDA tightens rules around antibody tests as companies talk up their value
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision to crack down on a loose set of regulatory requirements for antibody tests follows concerns about test validity and fraud......»»
State regulator details Florida restaurant rules
Servers and other employees won’t be counted toward limits on occupancy when restaurants reopen Monday under coronavirus guidelines, the state’s top business regulator said. Also, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secre.....»»
U.S. judge rules talc lawsuits against J&J can proceed, testimony limited
Thousands of plaintiffs who say that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and talc products caused cancer can go forward with their claims, but face limits on what expert testimony will be allowed in trials after a Monday ruling by a New Jersey judge......»»