» Florida is now claiming school libraries are “government speech.”

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A challenge to a monstrously regressive Florida state law that makes it easier for books to be pulled from school libraries is making its way through a federal circuit court in Atlanta. The appeal was brought by a group of publishers, authors, and parents who say their First Amendment rights are being trampled by Florida’s […]


Isle of Man government renews its commitment to gambling industry

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On January 12, the Isle of Man government renewed its commitment to the iGaming industry, despite headwinds and pressures from different directions. The message sent out was that the Isle of Man remains open for business and welcoming to the sector, in the face of challenges from changing tax landscapes in other jurisdictions and the […]


Delta lost estimated $200 million from record-long US government shutdown, CEO says

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The longest government shutdown on record cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million, CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday in the first disclosure by a U.S. airline regarding the shutdown’s financial impact. Bastian told investors that refunds “grew significantly” as bookings also slowed amid the uncertainty in air travel caused by the 43-day shutdown, contributing […]


Air traffic controllers are still short after government shutdown

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Planes line up on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on November 10, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. has been scrambling to hire more air traffic controllers for years. The longest-ever federal government shutdown might have made that even harder. “We need more of them […]


Government shutdown: Flight delays, cancellations worsen

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Flight timings and cancellations are displayed on the departures board, a month into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 9, 2025. Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Flight cancellations were again piling up on Monday as air traffic controller shortages, worsened by the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown, […]


Delta and United call on Congress to immediately end government shutdown

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A Delta Airlines plane takes off near the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines called on Congress Thursday to reopen the U.S. government and pay air […]


SNAP recipients warned of food stamp cuts starting next week amid government shutdown

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SNAP recipients in several states are being warned they won’t get their food stamps starting next week if the federal government shutdown drags on. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Illinois and California are among the states that issued the warnings. “The Trump administration has indicated to New York that it will not allow […]


Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

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A close-up view of the Nexperia plant sign in Newport, Wales on April 1, 2022. Matthew Horwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor maker based in the Netherlands, in an extraordinary move to ensure a sufficient supply of its chips remains available in […]


Australian government under fire for delays to gambling ads ban reform

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The Australian government is facing criticism for not tackling gambling ads fast enough, with fears of young people being exposed to harmful messaging. Former Tabcorp and ASX chief Elmer Funke Kupper has an op-ed in the Australian Financial Review that calls for a crackdown on gambling ads in Australia, following what he describes as “an invasion” […]


Government shutdown means opportune timing

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The timing of Neptune Insurance Holdings’ IPO couldn’t be more opportune. Neptune, the nation’s largest private flood insurance, debuts on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday under the ticker symbol “NP.” The company sold more than 18 millions shares in its initial public offering at $20 apiece, and shares opened Wednesday at $22.50. The company’s […]