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Ohio data-center limits, WordPress flaw, California broadband funding

Voters in at least 14 Ohio municipalities have backed bans or other limits on data centers, adding local constraints for developers. The US cybersecurity agency has listed a WordPress Core flaw as actively exploited, bringing it under federal requirements for prioritizing fixes. California’s signed broadband award provides for $1.42 billion in deployment funding, with provider grants conditional on resolving a dispute over enforcement of state laws.

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Infrastructure

UK plans to put energy brokers under regulator Ofgem

The UK government plans an energy bill that would extend oversight to largely unregulated brokers and restrict some executive payments. It would also strengthen landlord enforcement and end new onshore fracking licensing in England, with exceptions.

Bank of England delays November payment standards release

The Bank of England has delayed its RTGS standards release after Swift postponed its own release. Payment firms have already prepared for the address changes, while a possible earlier CHAPS requirement needs further industry discussion.

Software

US cybersecurity agency adds exploited WordPress Core flaw to catalog

CISA has added a WordPress Core flaw to its exploited-vulnerability catalog. Its directive requires federal civilian agencies to prioritize high-risk listed flaws on publicly exposed systems where exploitation grants total control, and sets expectations for checking for compromise before patching.

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