trump courts lobotomize all consumer protection regulators: crickets
dim president had some brain diarrhea: 65 varieties of the same nonstory
dim president had some brain diarrhea: 65 varieties of the same nonstory
November 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
trump courts lobotomize all consumer protection regulators: crickets
dim president had some brain diarrhea: 65 varieties of the same nonstory
dim president had some brain diarrhea: 65 varieties of the same nonstory
Ah, if only American regulators considered people outside the car when evaluating the safety of a vehicle
For my fellow urbanists out there, it may delight you to know that part of the reason for the Cybertruck's demise was a limited market due to the fact that it could not be sold in Europe—because it was utterly indifferent to pedestrian safety.
November 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Ah, if only American regulators considered people outside the car when evaluating the safety of a vehicle
Or that progressive politicians aren't really advocating for anything that's particularly extreme? (a functional health care system, regulators that actually work, decent child care)
November 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Or that progressive politicians aren't really advocating for anything that's particularly extreme? (a functional health care system, regulators that actually work, decent child care)
There's no law in China against falling in love with beautiful human women
China’s Regulators Take Aim at "AI Boyfriends"
Companion bots go dark in crackdown
spectrum.ieee.org
November 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
There's no law in China against falling in love with beautiful human women
Companies owned by Elon Musk lost $420 billion after the Democrats' victory in the US Congress.
This is because, with a Democratic majority in Congress, Musk may face investigations, and his companies could face increased pressure from regulators, according to CNBC.
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This is because, with a Democratic majority in Congress, Musk may face investigations, and his companies could face increased pressure from regulators, according to CNBC.
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November 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Companies owned by Elon Musk lost $420 billion after the Democrats' victory in the US Congress.
This is because, with a Democratic majority in Congress, Musk may face investigations, and his companies could face increased pressure from regulators, according to CNBC.
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This is because, with a Democratic majority in Congress, Musk may face investigations, and his companies could face increased pressure from regulators, according to CNBC.
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Federal regulators acted improperly when they granted a permit in 2024 for a controversial gold mining project near Nome, a federal judge has ruled.
Judge rules that feds erred in greenlighting controversial mine project near Nome
Federal regulators acted improperly when they granted a permit in 2024 for a controversial gold mining project near Nome, a federal judge has ruled.
bit.ly
November 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Federal regulators acted improperly when they granted a permit in 2024 for a controversial gold mining project near Nome, a federal judge has ruled.
Pretty interesting that companies fear fudging the numbers they give to regulators less than they fear fudging the numbers they report to investors
November 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Pretty interesting that companies fear fudging the numbers they give to regulators less than they fear fudging the numbers they report to investors
If SpaceX is estimating $6.1 million in fines, that would mean they worked without permits for almost 35 weeks.
SpaceXAI started Southaven data center construction without water permits, Mississippi alleges
Mississippi's environmental regulators have released details on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws.
apnews.com
November 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If SpaceX is estimating $6.1 million in fines, that would mean they worked without permits for almost 35 weeks.
U.S. regulators are requiring the makers of blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound to include warnings about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. on.wsj.com/4iGRCD3
U.S. Regulators Warn GLP-1 Drugs Carry Possible Rare Blindness Risk
The FDA is requiring the makers of drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound to include warnings about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss.
on.wsj.com
November 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
U.S. regulators are requiring the makers of blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound to include warnings about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. on.wsj.com/4iGRCD3
Global medicines regulators now say animal testing should be replaced. But they haven't set a deadline. For animals still subjected to experiments, 'eventually' is not a meaningful promise.
Regulators Agree Animal Testing Should End. Eventually.
For decades, the debate around animal testing has largely been about how to make it less cruel, less frequent or more scientifically effective.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Global medicines regulators now say animal testing should be replaced. But they haven't set a deadline. For animals still subjected to experiments, 'eventually' is not a meaningful promise.
A Global Disinformation Index report estimates 100 English-language YouTube channels publishing what it classifies as hate speech are on track to earn about $13.3 million in ad revenue in 2026. Richard Woods writes that regulators should follow the money.
Hate Speech Still Pays on YouTube. Regulators Should Follow the Money
Richard Woods argues that YouTube profits from monetized hate speech and urges regulators to demand greater transparency on demonetization and ad revenue.
buff.ly
November 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A Global Disinformation Index report estimates 100 English-language YouTube channels publishing what it classifies as hate speech are on track to earn about $13.3 million in ad revenue in 2026. Richard Woods writes that regulators should follow the money.
The Magnificent 7 tech firms, OpenAI/Anthropic, and regulators like the FTC!
November 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The Magnificent 7 tech firms, OpenAI/Anthropic, and regulators like the FTC!
I love that this game feels like a combination of The Mist / The Regulators
November 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I love that this game feels like a combination of The Mist / The Regulators
European Union Regulators Tell TikTok to Plug 'Rabbit Holes' or Else
European Union Regulators Tell TikTok to Plug 'Rabbit Holes' or Else
The European Commission says it could fine owner ByteDance up to 6% of annual turnover if it doesn't change TikTok's recommendation algorithms.
gizmodo.com
November 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
European Union Regulators Tell TikTok to Plug 'Rabbit Holes' or Else
FDA Orders New Vision Loss Warning for Ozempic and Other GLP-1s
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION. gizmodo.com/fda-orders-n...
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION. gizmodo.com/fda-orders-n...
FDA Demands New Blindness Warning For GLP-1 Drugs
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION.
gizmodo.com
November 10, 2026 at 2:43 AM
FDA Orders New Vision Loss Warning for Ozempic and Other GLP-1s
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION. gizmodo.com/fda-orders-n...
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION. gizmodo.com/fda-orders-n...
EU regulators quiz customers about Deutsche Boerse's Allfunds deal reut.rs/484mhVZ
EU regulators quiz customers about Deutsche Boerse's Allfunds deal
EU antitrust regulators have asked customers of and rivals to Deutsche Boerse and Allfunds whether the German stock exchange operator's €5.35 billion ($6 billion) deal to acquire the Amsterdam-listed fund-trading platform will boost financial flows to European businesses and increase fund investments.
reut.rs
November 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
EU regulators quiz customers about Deutsche Boerse's Allfunds deal reut.rs/484mhVZ
Regulators regulating‽ This is too much.
November 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Regulators regulating‽ This is too much.
Pacific Power is asking state regulators to approve a 57% rate increase that would boost the typical residential power bill by $120 a month. on.wsj.com/3WnDV4s
A California electric utility owned by Berkshire Hathaway is asking regulators for a rate hike that would boost the typical residential bill by $120 a month
Pacific Power is asking state regulators to approve a 57% rate increase that would boost the typical residential power bill by $120 a month.
on.wsj.com
November 6, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Pacific Power is asking state regulators to approve a 57% rate increase that would boost the typical residential power bill by $120 a month. on.wsj.com/3WnDV4s
We haven't had effective antitrust laws in a long time so if Lori Huang can break up Nvidia in divorce court I think she would almost by default become one of the most effective corporate regulators since FDR.
November 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
We haven't had effective antitrust laws in a long time so if Lori Huang can break up Nvidia in divorce court I think she would almost by default become one of the most effective corporate regulators since FDR.
Regulators Scale Back Rate Hikes for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Regulators Scale Back Rate Hikes for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
'They did some things the PSC has been reluctant to do in the past.'
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Regulators Scale Back Rate Hikes for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Moonshot AI accessed a trove of Nvidia’s most advanced chips this summer, according to documents filed with Beijing regulators, highlighting the Chinese AI champion’s reliance on American hardware despite US export restrictions.
Moonshot Rents Nvidia’s Top AI Chips in China, Documents Show
Moonshot AI accessed a trove of Nvidia Corp.’s most advanced chips this summer, according to documents filed with Beijing regulators, highlighting the Chinese artificial intelligence champion’s reliance on American hardware despite US export restrictions.
bloom.bg
November 10, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Moonshot AI accessed a trove of Nvidia’s most advanced chips this summer, according to documents filed with Beijing regulators, highlighting the Chinese AI champion’s reliance on American hardware despite US export restrictions.
Popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, will carry a new warning about the possibility of a rare side effect that can lead to permanent vision loss, U.S. health regulators announced Monday.
November 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, will carry a new warning about the possibility of a rare side effect that can lead to permanent vision loss, U.S. health regulators announced Monday.
Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill.
“I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”
(Published June)
“I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”
(Published June)
He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him.
With Raw Farm, the largest raw-milk dairy in the country, Mark McAfee has capitalized on a once-fringe product that’s been thrust into the mainstream in recent years and backed by Health Secretary Rob...
www.propublica.org
November 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill.
“I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”
(Published June)
“I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”
(Published June)