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Enlarge / “You do you” when it comes to masks on NY transit. (credit: MTA) New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority faced immediate backlash Thursday after unveiling a new mask-optional policy featuring the tagline “You do you” below a silly cartoon of a person improperly wearing a mask over just the nose, not the mouth. Generally, […]
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon speaks to reporters at the US Capitol. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act contains nearly $ 80 billion in funding for the IRS. Republicans have said that the funding will go towards hiring an "army" of IRS agents. Sen. Ron Wyden said that Republicans want to save their billionaire […]
Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck said the country would delay the phasing out its last two nuclear plants amid its energy crisis. Roberto Pfeil – Pool/Getty Images Germany was set to phase out nuclear energy by end-2022 but will now keep two plants as backups. The two nuclear plants would come online only when necessary, […]
But it is still bedevilled by difficulties—including political meddling
The Epic Games Store wasn’t all that refund-friendly on launch. You could only ask for two refunds in an entire year (albeit after unlimited hours of play), and you had to submit details like your IP address in a support ticket to have a hope of getting your money back. It should be easier from […]
There is mounting evidence that some labour markets are not competitive
Apparently, Germany agrees with Norway: Nintendo’s no-refund pre-order policy isn’t only harsh, it’s also illegal under European law. According to Eurogamer, the German Consumer Protection Authority is taking Nintendo to court over a policy that doesn’t allow pre-order cancellations, even if the game hasn’t been released yet and even if you still haven’t downloaded it. […]
Racing NSW has approved dual jockey-trainer licences which means Melbourne Cup winning hoop Michelle Payne can now ride the horses she trains if she wants to run them in NSW. The new rule (LR56) comes into effect from January 1 after Racing NSW were initially reluctant about it due to possible integrity issues. Racing NSW […]
Ryanair passengers have taken to social media to complain about the growing length of airport queues after the budget airline introduced its new hand luggage rules this month. Under the new policy, only a small handbag or laptop-size bag will be allowed onboard. It has to measure no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm […]
The incoming Mexican government has reached a preliminary deal with the US, under which asylum seekers will have to wait on the Mexican side of the border while their requests are processed. Thousands are stranded there already. The plan unambiguously entitled ‘Remain in Mexico’ significantly changes US asylum regulations, which currently allow refugees to wait […]
