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The new APPG's mission is to champion the significant social and economic contributions of UK creators while working with policymakers to deepen their understanding of the digital creator economy and advocate effectively for the sector.

Yvette Cooper stated that official guidance should change to allow the police to disclose the ethnicity or immigration status of criminal suspects.

Rivian is suing Ohio's department of motor vehicles over the state's ban on car companies bypassing dealerships to sell cars directly to consumers.

Electricity generated from solar power is now 41% cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative, and onshore wind is 53% cheaper. In 2024, renewables helped avoid $467 billion in fossil fuel costs.

If the proposed budget cuts to NASA are approved, they would constitute the largest cuts in the agency's history, impacting fundamental science research.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed a new treaty with the United Kingdom focusing on security, migration, and economic issues, marking a significant diplomatic effort.

"The surprising part of the study wasn't any with any single statistic; it was that there's 170 indicators, eight data sources, all showing the same thing: a generalized decline in kids' health."

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has waived deadlines that would have drastically reduced the rates incarcerated people and their families pay for audio and video calls.

Caregiving represents an unseen but critical component of the economy, facing a crisis that demands attention and innovative solutions.

One critical aspect of the new fee cap is that it aims to significantly reduce the financial burden on parents, with a target of €200 per month still in focus.

E2 estimates that losses since January have cost 10,000 new clean energy jobs, with over $14 billion in investments canceled or delayed.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, complicating vaccination access.

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