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Trump tariffs curtailed by Supreme Court as UK smart-meter payouts and border digitization snag, justice reform proposals, and business shifts from Zuffa Boxing to African e-motorcycles

Zuffa Boxing’s 93-Fighter Roster Raises Questions About Andy Ruiz Jr.’s Status

Zuffa Boxing released a 93-fighter roster in a black-and-white graphic to signal the size of its long-anticipated move into professional boxing. The rollout quickly prompted speculation after former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. was not included, raising questions about his current relationship with the promotion.

Fields of study most likely to lead to closely related jobs

With so many training and degree options available, the key question is how often graduates end up working in roles closely related to what they studied, and which fields most consistently translate into matching jobs.

Supreme Court ruling limits Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers

A Supreme Court decision restricting President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is pushing the administration to rely on other laws to pursue its trade policy.

Smart meter rules could trigger automatic £40 payments for eligible UK households

A new UK-wide rule change means energy suppliers must automatically pay £40 compensation in certain smart meter cases, without customers having to make a claim. Payments apply if a household waits more than six weeks for an appointment, if an installation fails due to issues within the supplier’s control, or if the supplier does not provide a clear action plan within five working days after a meter problem is reported. Ofgem says the changes are intended to improve supplier performance and protect consumers when installations or fixes go wrong.

A Proposed Fix to the First Step Act After Bureau of Prisons Implementation Failures

From prison cell to federal reform, a proposed fix for the First Step Act follows allegations that the Bureau of Prisons mismanaged its rollout, leaving tens of thousands of inmates incarcerated for months beyond what the law allows. The delays have cost taxpayers billions and reduced the pre-release custody capacity needed to carry out the law as intended.

Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid receives the Medal of Honor during Trump speech

During a speech by Donald Trump, Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Trump said Slover served as the pilot of the lead CH-47 Chinook helicopter in a raid targeting Nicolás Maduro, during which Slover was wounded.

UK border digitization policy leaves some dual British nationals unable to enter without a UK passport

The UK government says its move to digitize border and immigration checks is a major change for millions of travelers. As the Home Office overhauls travel documentation, some British citizens with dual nationality are being refused entry to the UK unless they present a British passport or pay £589 for a certificate.

Five notable moments from Trump’s State of the Union address

In a record-length address to Congress on Tuesday, President Donald Trump promoted his vision of a “golden age of America,” highlighted his administration’s achievements, and criticized Democrats, while facing low approval ratings and ongoing economic concerns.

Badenoch says some of Starmer’s MPs have called Labour the “paedophile defenders” party

Kemi Badenoch claimed that MPs in Keir Starmer’s own party have described Labour as the “paedophile defenders” party, a remark that drew a hostile response from Labour MPs in Parliament.

Spiro expands electric motorcycle operations in Africa

Electric motorcycle maker Spiro is accelerating its African expansion after raising $50 million in debt financing led by the African Export-Import Bank. The Dubai-headquartered company plans to increase motorbike sales and battery production, adding to its network of about 80,000 bikes and 2,500 battery-swapping stations across Benin, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo, and Uganda, while moving into Cameroon with planned full operations in Douala. Spiro says demand is strongest in East Africa, where governments are promoting EV adoption, while it is reassessing strategy in Nigeria as fuel supply dynamics shift.

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