Category: Law and Legislation

How Murdoch Runs Fox News, in His Own (Often Terse) Words

The New York Times – Business:
Court filings give a peek into how Rupert Murdoch shapes coverage at his news organizations.
Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan

The New York Times – Business:
Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
Awash in Asphalt, Cities Rethink Their Parking Needs

The New York Times – Business:
Local leaders across the nation are overhauling parking requirements for developers, scaling back the minimum number of spots for shopping centers and apartment complexes.
Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations

The New York Times – Business:
Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
Regulators Put More Pressure on Binance, the Crypto Giant

The New York Times – Business:
Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, faces a fresh wave of scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.
New ‘Dashboard’ Allows Travelers to See Which Airlines Seat Families Together

The New York Times – Travel:
The Department of Transportation is launching a new online resource for travelers to see which airlines guarantee seating families with children age 13 and under together.
Republican Votes Helped Washington Pile Up Debt

The New York Times – Business:
As they escalate a debt-limit standoff, House Republicans blame President Biden’s spending bills for an increase in deficits. Voting records show otherwise.
You’re Now a ‘Manager.’ Forget About Overtime Pay.

The New York Times – Business:
New evidence shows that many employers are mislabeling rank-and-file workers as managers to avoid paying them overtime.
Why Lawmakers Aren’t Rushing to Police A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating throughout society, and getting more powerful. Washington has failed to keep pace.
As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology

The New York Times – Business:
Tech innovations are again racing ahead of Washington’s ability to regulate them, lawmakers and A.I. experts said.
After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Bets on Federal Aid to Change Corporate Behavior

The New York Times – Business:
The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.