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Whistleblower Alleges Airbnb Neglected Extremism Removal, Reinstated Capitol Attack Participants

Whistleblower Alleges Airbnb Neglected Extremism Removal, Reinstated Capitol Attack Participants

A former Airbnb contractor has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the company compromised user safety by scaling back efforts to remove extremists from its platform and reinstating users involved in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.


Arkansas Tax Cuts Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation during a special session to reduce the state's property and income taxes, including cuts to corporate and individual rates.

Sweden Penalizes Nasdaq Stockholm for $9.5 Million for Regulatory Non-Compliance

Sweden's financial supervisory authority has fined Nasdaq Stockholm $9.59 million for multiple non-compliance with bourse rules in recent years.

US Senate Passes Bill to Fast-Track Nuclear Energy Expansion with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support

The US Senate passed a bill with strong bipartisan support to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy by streamlining permits and creating incentives for advanced reactor technologies.


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US Senate Approves Bill to Boost Nuclear Energy Development and Deployment
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Vietnam's Finance Ministry Plans to Offer Cash Rewards to Snitch on Corrupt Officials
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California Court Issues $5.9 Million Fine on Amazon for Breaking Labor Law
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office fined Amazon $5.9 million for violating a state law that prevented warehouse workers from being pushed to work so quickly that their personal health and safety were put at risk.
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