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Apple & Google loosen UK app-store control as GitHub uptime wobbles; Texas GOP targets Muslims, Trump pushes “Independence Arch” and touts 15% growth; butcher convicted of partner’s murder, ex-Met inspector charged with rape

Apple and Google Agree to Modify App Store Practices After UK Regulator Raises Duopoly Concerns

Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to their app store practices after claims that they operate an effective duopoly. The UK’s markets regulator said the proposed commitments will boost the UK’s app economy.

Butcher Convicted of Killing, Dismembering, and Burying Partner

Anna Podedworna has been convicted of murdering her partner, Izabela Zablocka. Zablocka’s remains were found last year.

GitHub is struggling to maintain 99.9% availability

GitHub has been hit by recurring slowdowns and outages, along with problems affecting Copilot, raising questions about whether it can reliably meet even 99.9% uptime as cloud service disruptions become increasingly common.

Texas Republicans Shift Campaign Attacks Toward the State’s Muslim Population

Texas Republican officials and candidates are moving their campaign messaging away from border-focused fears and toward Texas’s growing Muslim population, using rhetoric reminiscent of the post-Sept. 11 era. The uptick in anti-Muslim language has unsettled many Muslims in Texas and may serve as a model for Republicans elsewhere looking for new political targets as border tensions recede.

Apple and Google agree to ease control over UK app stores

Apple and Google have committed to changing how their app stores operate in the UK after scrutiny from the Competition and Markets Authority. The pledges cover app approvals, search rankings, and access to platform features, aiming to reduce the companies’ control over app distribution on UK smartphones.

Marcy Kaptur Faces Her Most Competitive Re-Election Race

Marcy Kaptur, a 22-term Ohio congresswoman and the longest-serving woman in House history, is heading into what could be her hardest campaign yet. After Republican-led redistricting redrew Ohio’s 9th District to be significantly more conservative, Republicans see a prime chance to flip the seat.

Cold snap brings iceboats back to the Jersey Shore in a rare winter return

A deep freeze along the Jersey Shore is reviving a rare winter tradition, with iceboats returning to the area as conditions turn cold enough for the sport.

Trump Moves Forward With Plans to Build a Massive Independence Arch

President Donald Trump is advancing plans for a 250-foot “Independence Arch” to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, potentially via executive order. The proposal—modeled on Paris’ Arc de Triomphe but taller, roughly the height of a 16- to 20-story building—is already drawing pushback and is expected to face legal challenges before it can move ahead.

Prince William Meets Women Football Players During Visit to Saudi Arabia

William, the Prince of Wales, met female footballers during his visit to Saudi Arabia and heard about efforts to expand women’s participation in sport in the Gulf state.

Critics Urge Congress to Repeal Offshore Wind Subsidies Citing Ocean Impacts and Costs

‘Green’ projects are killing our oceans — defund them to save money, critics argue, as Congress prepares to take up a second reconciliation bill shaping federal taxes and spending. They say the bill is a chance to roll back what they view as environmentally harmful and expensive Green New Deal-era subsidies for offshore wind, citing testimony from Tax Foundation chief economist William McBride in support of a full repeal.

Trump Says His Federal Reserve Nominee Could Deliver 15% U.S. Economic Growth

President Donald Trump said Kevin Warsh, his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, could drive U.S. economic growth to 15% and possibly higher, according to Bloomberg.

Former Metropolitan Police inspector charged with rape and other offences

Former Met Police inspector charged with offences including rape: a former Metropolitan Police inspector is due in court facing charges of coercive or controlling behaviour, multiple counts of rape, and misconduct in public office.

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