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D.C. Wants To Charge Robotaxis $6 Million. Unions Still Say No.

A proposed bill would legalize commercial autonomous vehicles in D.C. under one of the country’s most expensive regulatory frameworks, but unions still want the brakes applied.

Reason

Racing’s crisis intensifies with tracks on verge of civil war after Allen quits BHA

Lord Allen of Kensington’s brief and ultimately ineffectual tenure as chair of the British Horseracing Authority has come to an abrupt conclusion

The Guardian - UK

Lord Allen to become latest casualty of horse racing’s intractable politics

It was possible to spin his 2025 arrival as a clean slate but the former businessman soon lost the confidence of key players

The Guardian - UK

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London leaver: 'I swapped a 6-figure salary and Holborn flat for a £550k house in Suffolk and teaching career'

Moving to Suffolk from central London helped Charles Allen find his sense of purpose thanks to his new career as a teacher

Evening Standard

Racing celebrates ‘Axe the Tax’ Budget campaign victory after Reeves spares sport

Racing celebrated its ‘Axe the Tax’ Budget campaign victory on Wednesday after Rachel Reeves left the rate of duty on betting on the sport unchanged

The Guardian - UK

Racing Betting Tax Hike Will Bring 'Communities To Their Knees': Gosden

British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government.

International Business Times

As Trump continues show of force, DC takes the fight to Congress - Roll Call

Local leaders push back as House Republicans tee up bills aimed at the District. But crafting a message won’t be easy.

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British racing’s leadership in disarray after Lord Allen delays arrival at top

Proposed chair of British Horseracing Authority engaged in meetings to understand issues facing sport

The Guardian - UK

Trump, Congress and city council: Managing relationships, DC's mayor walks a tightrope

Washington, D

The Independent UK

Washington D.C.'s 'Right To Charge' Bill Is A Huge Boost For EVs At Apartments

D.C. may soon set the template every city could want to follow for EV drivers, mandating more charging for renters and fast charging at gas stations.

InsideEVs

Imperfect recall: How a city council fight is roiling Congress - Roll Call

“This is not about Charles Allen. This is not about one person, to me,” one staffer says. Another sees a “vibes-based waste of time.”

Roll Call

Republicans on House panel tee off on crime in DC - Roll Call

Republicans on the House Administration Committee used a hearing Thursday to express deep concern about their safety in Washington.

Roll Call

Capitol Police creating center to tackle lawmaker protection - Roll Call

The Capitol Police has started a new initiative to better protect members, Chief J. Thomas Manger plans to tell lawmakers Thursday.

Roll Call

Media giant accused of 'censorship' as Alba's Rishi Sunak vampire ad BANNED

ALBA have accused a UK advertising giant of censorship after it rejected a party advert depicting the Prime Minister as an oil-thirsty vampire.

The National (Scotland)

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Birmingham Post

British American Tobacco director joins THG board

She succeeds Damian Sanders, who was recently named THG's chief financial officer

Salon

Boebert fixates on urination at hearing

"Interesting line of questioning from someone whose husband did jail time for exposing himself to a teenager"

The Guardian - US

Wee the people: Republican Boebert presses DC witness on public urination

Congresswoman’s fixation on whether criminal code would have decriminalized public urination made biggest splash at hearing

The Guardian - US

A crime bill was supposed to fix Washington DC’s problems. Instead, it polarized a city

The new code revised 120-year-old criminal laws, but the effort was stymied by Joe Biden and an unlikely alliance of Republicans and Democrats

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The Independent UK

DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the city’s ability to determine its own future

The Guardian - UK

Now would be a good moment for the chair of THG to find his voice

Charles Allen, formerly head of ITV, is in his £400,000 a year post to generate confidence in Matt Moulding’s creation

Birmingham Post

The top team leading Matthew Moulding's online retail and software giant THG

THG recently rejected a £2.07bn takeover bid from two investment companies

Benzinga

BTCS Shares Gain on Q1 Revenue Growth; Becomes First US Bitcoin Company To Declare Dividend

BTCS Inc (NASDAQ:BTCS) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 776% year-on-year to $0.6 million. The gross margin contracted 300 bps to 76%. BTCS held $11.5 million in cash and equivalents and used $1.06 million in operating cash flow. Dividend: BTCS declared a special one-time $0.05 per share dividend, becoming the first U.S. public company…

Birmingham Post

THG hints at boardroom shake up as Matthew Moulding reveals 'disappointment' at share price fall

THG's share price has fallen from 624p 12 months ago to just over 100p

The Guardian - UK

Investors should take a cautious approach to THG takeover talk

The retailer continues to make the simple business of selling stuff online sound complicated

Birmingham Post

THG brands takeover proposals 'unacceptable' as revenue passes £2bn

THG is preparing to step up to the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange 'at the appropriate time'

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