AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Public Finance: UK government borrowing jumped to £23.3bn in May, with debt-interest costs hitting a record £11.7bn, raising pressure on fiscal forecasts after the Makerfield by-election. Online Safety & Law: A US appeals court revived Ohio’s rule requiring parental consent for social media users under 16, setting up another fight over minors’ speech and privacy. Workplace Health: A Denmark study links early-pregnancy forward bending at work, plus standing and walking, to higher miscarriage risk. Elections & Governance: Maine Democrats and Republicans chose Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles for governor in ranked-choice runoffs, while New Mexico’s lieutenant governor nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign for health reasons. Public Services & Integrity: Pakistan reported pay disparities across federal institutions, with some allowances and incentives far exceeding basic pay. Tech & Transport Safety: Waymo recalled nearly 4,000 robotaxis after software issues let cars enter closed freeway construction zones. Energy Diplomacy: Philippines President Marcos said Russia is “very open” to expanding petroleum trade, though no formal energy deal is yet in place.
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