Government News

• Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe warns the world 'cannot turn a blind eye to Iran' [VIDEO]
  
  Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was imprisoned in Iran for six years before her release earlier this year, has urged Liz Truss's Government to act over Iran's human rights abuses that sparked protests.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• DOJ suspects Trump still has classified documents he removed from White House, even after FBI Mar-a-Lago raid
  
  The Justice Department is criminally investigating Donald Trump for the removal of government documents from the White House to Mar-a-Lago.
  CNBC.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Avanti West Coast gets short-term contract renewal despite offering 'unacceptable' service
  
  Avanti West Coast has been placed on a short-term contract renewal by the Government after it provided an 'unacceptable' service and Andy Burnham called for the company's contract to be stripped.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Tory minister Conor Burns sacked with 'immediate effect' after complaint of serious misconduct
  
  Liz Truss has sacked trade minister Conor Burns from her government "with immediate effect" following an allegation of serious misconduct.
  Sky News.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Plan to manage winter power cuts anticipates government public information campaign
  
  Under the country's emergency plan to manage power cuts, a public information campaign will try to persuade people to use less gas and electricity, even though ministers rejected such a move.
  Sky News.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Yacht Owned by Sanctioned Russian Tycoon Docks in Hong Kong
  
  A superyacht connected to Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov has anchored in Hong Kong this week amid moves by Western governments to seize yachts connected to sanctioned Russian businessmen. ...
  Voice of America.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Sticker Shock: How Messi and the Market Fed a Collectible Crisis
  
  In Argentina, white-hot demand for a beloved World Cup collectible has produced long lines, surging prices and, briefly, government intervention.
  New York Times.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Alberta To Be First Canadian Province To Regulate Psychedelics For Therapeutic Use
  
  Alberta will be the first Canadian province to regulate psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, government officials announced on Wednesday.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• Latinos Continue To Be Underrepresented In The Media Business
  
  A study released from the Government Accounting Office this week found Latinos continue to be underrepresented in the media industry.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• France Seeks to Weather an Energy Crisis as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies
  
  The government unveiled its biggest energy conservation measures in decades, part of an effort in Europe to save power as Russia cuts gas supplies.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• U.S. troops carry out raid in Syria against "senior" ISIS official
  
  A monitoring group says it was the first American raid in Syrian government-held territory, and a U.S. official confirmed that one person was killed.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• Comcast (CMCSA) Provides Free Internet Services in New Jersey
  
  Comcast (CMCSA) is providing free and discounted Internet services in New Jersey in collaboration with the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
  Zacks.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• Britain's shadow banking system is raising serious concerns after bond market storm
  
  After last week's chaos in British bond markets following the government's Sep. 23 "mini-budget," analysts are sounding the alarm on the country's shadow banking sector.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• TUCKER CARLSON: Only explanation allowed on Nord Stream is what the government wants you to believe
  
  Fox News host Tucker Carlson weighs in on who really caused the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines as the mainstream media blames Vladimir Putin.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• Lawmakers criticize potential financial burden Safe-T Act poses to local governments
  
  DuPage County estimates that over five years, the Safe-T Act will cost $63 million to implement.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.

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