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EU data protection

FPF Report: Automated Decision-Making Under the GDPR - A Comprehensive Case-Law Analysis - Future of Privacy Forum

On May 17, the Future of Privacy Forum launched a comprehensive Report analyzing case-law under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applied to real-life cases involving Automated Decision Making (ADM).The Report is informed by extensive research covering more than 70 Court judgments, decisions from Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), specific Guidance and other policy documents issued by regulators.

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New York City

The Fiercely Loyal' Adams Adviser Agitating From Inside City Hall

In the days after Eric Adams was elected mayor of New York, several of his supporters approached him with some uncomfortable advice.They urged him not to hire his closest ally, Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin, for his administration, according to six people with knowledge of the conversations.It was an audacious suggestion.

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Sports

Luciano Spalletti and the Power of Walking Away

Luciano Spalletti's farm sits high on a ridge outside Montaione, a peaceful, strikingly pretty Italian village set on a hilltop an hour or so southwest of Florence.It is picture-perfect Tuscany: cobbled piazzas lined with cafes; echoing, cobbled streets; a panorama of deep blue skies and verdant olive groves on rolling hills.

Truthout

Left-wing politics

House GOP Panel's Budget Proposal Would "Destroy Social Security as We Know It"

Rep. Kevin Hern speaks at a press conference on vaccine mandates for businesses with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on November 18, 2021, in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images A panel comprised of three-quarters of the House Republican caucus released a budget proposal on Wednesday that would raise the Social Security retirement age - cutting benefits across the board-while further privatizing Medicare and slashing taxes for the rich, a plan that Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocacy groups said is a clear statement of the GOP's warped priorities ahead of a critical spending fight this fall.

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World politics

Boris Johnson's Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords

Famous for its gilded furnishings, ceremonial gowns and archaic procedures, Britain's House of Lords holds the dubious distinction of being the world's largest legislature outside China.Now, the unelected second chamber of the British Parliament has found itself at the center of an acrimonious rift over efforts by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to add his friends and allies to its already swollen ranks.

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Tech industry

Silicon Valley Has a New Style Icon

There's a new tech titan in town and he's preparing to enter the pantheon.How do we know?Well, Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, has the company: He co-founded Nvidia in 1993, and the market cap is now about $950 billion, though at the end of May it was briefly in the $1 trillion club, putting it in a similar league to Apple, Alphabet and Amazon.

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Chelsea

Misspent Saudi money no threat to clubs - UEFA

European clubs should not be afraid of a player exodus to Saudi Arabia, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Sunday, suggesting the country was making a mistake investing in stars at the end of their careers.Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have been paid record-high contracts to join Saudi Arabian clubs this year, with similar offers were made to Lionel Messi and Luka Modric.

Mental health

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental health

High-Functioning Bipolar Disorder: Is It Normal To Live With High-Functioning Bipolar Disorder?

High functioning bipolar disorder (HFBD) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.

Symptoms of HFBD can vary in severity and may include changes in sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, increased risk of substance abuse, and risk of self-harm or suicide.

Treatment for HFBD typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and managing stress levels. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental health

Bipolar Depression: An Intense Period Of Low Mood And Motivation

Bipolar depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior.

Symptoms of bipolar depression can include extreme sadness, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep patterns.

Treatment for bipolar depression typically involves the use of medications and psychotherapy to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. [ more ]

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Europe news

Ukraine war is hurting Africa, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

In this handout photo provided by Photo host Agency RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pose for a photo during a meeting with a delegation of African leaders and senior officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, June 17, 2023.Evgeny Biyatov/AP KYIV, Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled "peace mission" the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress.

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Mobile UX

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Canada, the UK and India

Discounts and deals are keeping the Pixel 7 relevant after the 7a launched, meanwhile the Galaxy A54 is getting some solid deals of its own.Now might be a good time to pick up some earbuds too (unless you're waiting for Sony to drop the WF-1000XM5).USA The Google Pixel 7 is under threat of becoming obsolete after the launch of the 7a, but good offers keep it in the game while not a straight discount, Amazon sells the phone at $600 with a $100 gift card, effectively bringing the price down to $500.

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Ron DeSantis Is Young, Has Little Kidsand Wants America to Know It

As top-tier presidential candidates go, Ron DeSantis is something of a rarity these days.He was born after the Vietnam War, he came of age when computers were common in American homes and he still has young children of his own, rather than enough grandchildren to fill a basketball team.Mr. DeSantis would be 46 on Inauguration Day if elected, younger than every president since John F. Kennedy.

Social Media Explorer

9 Social Media Strategies to Attract Brides Looking for a Dress - Social Media Explorer

The wedding industry is ever-evolving, and as a bridal dress retailer, it's crucial to stay ahead of the game to attract brides-to-be.In today's digital age, social media has become an invaluable tool for connecting with potential customers.By implementing effective social media strategies, you can captivate brides and showcase your collection in a way that leaves a lasting impression.

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Artificial intelligence

Think A.I. is Coming for the Watch World? It's Already There.

GENEVA At IWC Schaffhausen's booth at the Watches and Wonders fair in the convention center here this spring, Maurice Moitroux, IWC's associate director of brand marketing, gestured toward a large, clunky, beige device sitting atop a counter near the entrance.It looks like a microwave, but it's actually a computer, he said.

Social Media Explorer

Social Commerce Success: Integrating Social Media into Your Magento eCommerce Platform - Social Media Explorer

This article explores the strategic integration of social media into a Magento eCommerce platform and highlights the numerous benefits it brings to businesses.By seamlessly connecting social media channels with your Magento store, you can enhance brand visibility, drive website traffic, boost customer engagement, and increase conversions.

99% Invisible

Design

The Siren of Scrap Metal - 99% Invisible

Amid the noisy bustle of Mexico City, there is one iconic sound echoing on repeat in the background.A recording that blares from trucks looking to buy old household items and appliances, either to fix and resell or to sell for scrap.The crews inside these trucks are essentially scrap metal haulers and the recording is their pitch to prospective sellers.

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US news

As Trump Battles Charges, Biden Focuses on the Business of Governing

Talk of federal indictments, classified documents and anything related to the president's predecessor are out.Bridge repair, junk fees and prescription drug prices are in.As President Biden ramps up his re-election campaign, his team is focused not on the various investigations into former President Donald J. Trump but rather on spotlighting the ways, however mundane, his administration can assist Americans in their daily lives.

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US news

In Legal Peril, Trump Tries to Shift the Spotlight to Biden

Under indictment and enraged, former President Donald J. Trump with the help of Republican allies, social media supporters and Fox News is lashing out at his successor in the hopes of undermining the charges against him.A corrupt sitting president!Mr. Trump blared on Tuesday night after being arrested and pleading not guilty in Miami.

Breaking Muscle

Exercise

Incline Bench Press vs. Flat Bench Press: Rethink Your Go-To Chest Press - Breaking Muscle

A slight angle can create a big difference.If you hit up your local commercial gym on any given Monday evening, you'll see that chest training is one of the most popular workouts for many lifters.Two classic lifts regularly used in this high-priority session are the time-tested flat bench press and its close cousin the incline bench press.

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

A perfect 10 - new role 'natural' for Alexander-Arnold

Some fans may have baulked at the sight of Trent Alexander-Arnold wearing number 10 - but, to the England full-back-cum-midfielder, it felt completely "natural".Alexander-Arnold started in a midfield three alongside Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson for England's Euro 2024 qualifier in Malta on Friday.

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Atlanta

Activists push for referendum to put Cop City' on ballot in Atlanta

A broad coalition of groups in Atlanta has launched a referendum to give voters a chance to say whether they want the controversial police and fire department training center known as Cop City built in a forest southeast of the city.The effort requires organizers to collect about 70,000 signatures from Atlanta registered voters in 60 days.

www.cnn.com

Top Biden campaign officials fanning out across the country to preview reelection effort

Top Biden campaign officials are popping the hood on President Joe Biden's emerging reelection machine and giving top supporters a peek inside as their first quarterly fundraising deadline rapidly approaches.Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, her deputy Quentin Fulks and Democratic National Committee executive director Sam Cornale are embarking Thursday on a cross-country tour to meet with top donors, local Democratic officials and other supporters in an effort to stir up enthusiasm and build fundraising momentum.

Harvard Business Review

How Retailers Can Capitalize on the "Refund Effect"

Product returns pose a major challenge for retailers.In 2022, U.S. consumers returned 16.5% of merchandise purchases, costing retailers an estimated $816 billion in lost revenue.Typical strategies to reduce revenue lost to product returns include reducing the likelihood of returns by providing more information about products (e.g., reviews and FAQs) and increasing the financial and transaction costs to consumers who do return products (e.g., shipping costs and limited return windows).

www.independent.co.uk

The five lies that doomed Boris Johnson

When the long-awaited report into Boris Johnson's lockdown lies about Partygate was published on Thursday morning, his resignation as an MP appeared a lot less shocking.The former prime minister had seen an early copy of the report, which concluded he had lied to MPs on an unprecedented scale.Had Mr Johnson stayed on as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, he would have faced a 90-day suspension from Parliament - more than enough to trigger a tough by-election in the constituency.

Hogs Haven

Washington Redskins

Terrible RB takes are running amok

Now in the thick of the post-draft phase of free agency, and still over a month away from training camp, the NFL commentariat are desperate for content.And, as several teams explore post-June 1 opportunities to free up cap space and/or consider their prospects beyond the 2023 season, lots of decisions are being made about individual player value.

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

A completely normal game

Jakob Junis is a lucky man.By the expression on his face after securing the San Francisco Giants' 7 - 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th, he knows it.This is the face of a man who bagged a prize trout by throwing a hand grenade in a river.Something so remarkably asinine that it worked.It's not a great way to fish, and probably won't net positive results in 999,999 other attempts, but after the chaos and confusion it evoked died down, Junis showed off his catch.

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A tunnel too far? Debate intensifies over need for Lower Thames Crossing

They say it will ease traffic, but I can't see it myself, said Lyn Loines about Britain's biggest road-building project, connecting north Kent with Essex via a huge, six-lane, 2.6-mile tunnel under the Thames.Construction of the 9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be on the doorstep of Loines's house near Gravesend, blocking a view of green belt land that takes in lines of trees and rolling fields of bright yellow rapeseed.

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Are Tory MPs as deluded as Boris Johnson? It's a tough act to follow, but they're doing their best | Marina Hyde

Carrie Johnson recently confirmed she was expecting her third child, and I wish her stamina.At one point I also had three children under the age of three-and-a-half, and can confirm it's quite a handful.However, at least I was not also married to a toddler at the time.The Johnson household will soon effectively contain four babies of various sizes, with the 58-year-old one currently going through what nanny might call a difficult stage.

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End of the road for Johnson': what the papers say as the privileges committee delivers its verdict

A day after the House of Commons privileges committee found that Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over Partygate, the UK newspaper front pages offer a mostly damning verdict of the former prime minister's behaviour with some notable exceptions.The Guardian sums up The verdict on Johnson, saying he Misled parliament, Undermined Democracy and was Complicit in abuse of MPs.

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Covid testing was a weakness in early pandemic response, DHSC tells inquiry

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has admitted Covid testing was a significant weakness in the UK's early pandemic response and stressed the need for proper funding to prepare the nation for the next emergency.While the DHSC said it would not claim it did everything right, its opening statement to the UK Covid public inquiry highlighted wider government choices on funding in what will be seen as turning the focus on Downing Street and the Treasury.

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Receiving Extra Rest Before Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching probables for their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants are effectively set, with Emmet Sheehan making his MLB debut on Friday being followed by Bobby Miller and Tony Gonsolin.Gonsolin was the first domino to fall as he was penciled in for the series finale after pitching well against the Chicago White Sox.

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Receiving Extra Rest Before Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching probables for their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants are effectively set, with a likely bullpen game on Friday being followed by Bobby Miller and Tony Gonsolin.Gonsolin was the first domino to fall as he was penciled in for the series finale after pitching well against the Chicago White Sox.

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Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal

Shortly after his plane took off earlier this month from Riyadh, where he had held a lengthy meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken called a different Middle East leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.Over 40 minutes, Mr. Blinken gave the Israeli leader a briefing about the significant demands the young crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was making for his nation to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel.

www.cnn.com

While Trump capitalizes, his rivals calculate

A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter.To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.As Donald Trump plots his criminal defense in the classified documents case, the GOP candidates looking to block his political redemption are slowly making political calculations.In the simplest terms, the growing Republican primary field faces a basic question about the former president would they pardon him if they were elected to the White House?

Podcasternews

Podcast

Libsyn Unveils May 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates

Liberated Syndication Inc. ("Libsyn") the leading all-in-one podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced its May 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates, including the highest and most accessible CPM categories.Additionally, the Company launched a new AdvertiseCast 5×5 Podcast Referral Program designed to reward referrals for the industry's premier podcast advertising marketplace.

Streetsblog

San Francisco

There's a Budget with Transit Funding, But Negotiations Aren't Over - Streetsblog California

California legislative leaders have come to agreement to use some money from the state's cap-and-trade program to prevent transit agencies from heading over the "fiscal cliff" that could destroy them.As a stop-gap measure, it is not a bad move.Transit is certainly a valid use for the funds, which are supposed to go towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Streetsblog

San Francisco

5 Ways Automated Fare Collection Can Be a Game-Changer for Transit Budget Woes - Streetsblog San Francisco

Despite a positive trend in bus and rail ridership recovery, now at 70% of pre-pandemic levels, the remaining 30% deficit presents a formidable obstacle for transit agencies striving to return to previous numbers and higher.According to S&P Global Ratings, reaching 80-85% of pre-COVID-19 ridership levels may not be achievable until 2026.

Streetsblog

San Francisco

Five Better Ways To Do Traffic Safety Education Beyond PSAs - Streetsblog USA

Ask just about any transportation agency, and it'll say that "education" is a core tool to help end traffic deaths and serious injuries on U.S. roads.But what does that word really mean - and what could it mean, beyond the dominant model of issuing public service announcements shaming pedestrians for not wearing neon at night and erecting billboards "educating" motorists on the importance of driving safely on roads that are designed to encourage them to do the opposite?

Dodger Blue

Chicago White Sox

Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Receiving Extra Rest Before Next Start

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox

White Sox' Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi still searching for first homers of 2023

LOS ANGELES - It's mid-June, and Tim Anderson and Andrew Benintendi were still looking for their first home runs of the season entering Wednesday.Benintendi is playing through a sore right hand, but Anderson's dry spell is more perplexing.He hit 17, 20, 18, 10 and 17 homers from 2017-21 and won a batting title with a .335

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Chicago

20 of Chicago's Most Beloved Closed Diners

Paying tribute to the diners that Chicago depended upon

As Eater concludes Diner Land, its week-long celebration of diners across the country, a few concerns continue to pop up.The biggest disagreement is a fundamental one: What defines a diner?What disqualifies a restaurant from being considered a diner?

Stack Abuse

Python

Handling Duplicate Values in a Pandas DataFrame

Introduction
As a data analyst, it is our responsibility to ensure data integrity to obtain accurate and trustworthy insights.Data cleansing plays a vital role in this process, and duplicate values are among the most common issues data analysts encounter.Duplicate values can potentially misrepresent insights.

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

Arqus Desk is designed to replace the heavy + bulky furniture typically found in corporate offices - Yanko Design

I spend a major chunk of my day on my desk, typing away to glory.Most of the time I also end up eating my meals on it!And binge-watching on Netflix as well.And I'm sure that's the case with most of us, since working from home became the new norm, and our home offices became our new hang-out spots.But having a great desk is important!

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Design

Coffee Stains on the Floor? This Robot Vacuum's Hot Water Mopping Feature is the Ultimate Stain-Buster - Yanko Design

Remember a time not too long ago when robot vacuums were clunky and clumsy?They fell off stairs, got trapped on carpets, and were notorious for dragging pet poo around your floor (no joke, Google it at your own risk!)It's certainly been a while since that odd period where tech and intention didn't line up.

The Gottman Institute

Relationships

Say Yes To Play: The key to helping your child thrive -

How can different types of play be a means of developing important lifelong skills for your young child?Turns out, science has discovered that the kind of play traditionally associated with "rough- and- tumble dads", has clear connections with better school achievement, greater impulse control and focus, improved emotional intelligence and even better peer relations.

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Health

Biden taps former North Carolina health secretary to lead CDC

Dr. Mandy Cohen, former secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, will replace outgoing CDC director Rochelle Walensky.Bryan Anderson/AP President Biden has named Dr.Mandy Cohen, former state health secretary in North Carolina, to serve as the next leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Right-Wingers Push Death Penalty Reinstatement Bills as Part of Hardline Agenda

As right-wing legislators accelerate their push for violent measures like banning abortion, outlawing trans health care and shutting down racial justice curricula, they're also advocating for another type of institutional violence: reinstating the death penalty, and making that penalty more likely to be carried out in states where it's already legal.

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Dead Fish and Flesh-Eating Bacteria at the Beach Are Warnings From a Warming Ocean

Thousands of dead fish washed up on the gulf coast of Texas over the weekend, and massive globs of seaweed carrying plastic pollution infested with flesh-eating bacteria are raising public health concerns at Florida's famous beaches.Like a cat leaving a mangled rat on the doorstep, the oceans seem to be trying to get our attention.

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Europe politics

EU calls Serbia and Kosovo to Brussels for crisis talks after recent tensions

The European Union has called for Serbia and Kosovo to attend crisis talks in Brussels in order to de-escalate recent tensions between the two countries.

These tensions have been fuelled by the Serbian president's decision to revoke the recognition of Kosovoâs independence, and the subsequent imposition of tariffs on Serbian goods by the Kosovo government. [ more ]

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Science

Extreme Heat Is Deadlier Than Hurricanes, Floods and Tornadoes Combined

On June 25, 2022, Esteban Chavez, Jr., started his day like any other, working his route in Pasadena, Calif., as a driver for UPS.But the city was in the middle of an intense heat wave, and by midafternoon the temperature was higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.After completing his last delivery of the day, Chavez collapsed off his seat in the cab of the truck.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Chief judge: Judges must balance efficiency with the right to a fair trial

The Circuit Court of Cook County is committed to the administration of justice for all citizens.In all criminal cases, the court is committed to providing fairness for defendants and victims, while at the same time protecting the public.Critics correctly note that our state and federal constitutions provide each defendant the right to a speedy trial and that, with certain limited exceptions, Illinois law requires that defendants in custody be given a trial within 120 days of being taken into custody and defendants not in custody receive a trial within 160 days of demanding one.

Social Media Explorer

6 Unique Ways to Market Science Technology on Social Media - Social Media Explorer

Keeping up with the latest advancements and research can be a daunting task.However, social media has made connecting, sharing, and engaging with a wide audience easier.Social media provides science and technology enthusiasts a unique opportunity to showcase innovations, research breakthroughs, and cutting-edge discoveries.

Social Media Explorer

8 Successful Ways to Use Social Media to Reach Fitness Clients - Social Media Explorer

In today's digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for fitness professionals to connect with their target audience.With millions of active users, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and attract potential clients.Here are eight successful ways a workout facility can use social media effectively.

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Europe news

Poland's new Russian influence law gets flak as an attack on democracy

Jaroslaw Krajewski is a member of Poland's parliament representing the ruling Law and Justice Party.Krajewski defends the government's new law that aims to root out Russian influence in Polish society, saying it's needed now that Russia has invaded Ukraine.Critics have called the new law a blatant attempt for the ruling party to maintain its grip on power.

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Real estate

Leadership lessons learned from team sports

According to a study by Ernst & Young, there is one trait that is shared by 94% of women who hold C-suite level positions.PepsiCO CEO Indra Nooyi has it.So does former Hewlitt-Packard CEO Meg Whitman.Elevance Health CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux and Sheex CEO Michelle Marciniak possess it as well.So, what is this trait?

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East Bay (California)

San Mateo's wealthy cities using ADUs to avoid building affordable housing, says report

Affluent cities in San Mateo County are using accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to meet affordable housing targets set by the state, according to a new report by the county's civil grand jury.Effectively, this allows these cities to avoid constructing multifamily low-income affordable housing units, the report says.

Los Angeles Times

California

More than 100 vacant, government-owned parcels in L.A. could be used for housing, study finds

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

On Google Earth it looks like a stunning opportunity: six acres of vacant land surrounded by single-family homes in a West Valley neighborhood.After being abandoned to shoulder-high weeds for nearly a decade, the former elementary school site in Woodland Hills is now a target for development.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Willie Wilson: Is labor unions' influence on policy bad for democracy?

It has been said that he who pays the piper dictates the tune.As taxpayers, we pay elected officials to solve problems and work for us.Unfortunately, labor unions have a stranglehold on a majority of elected officials.At every level of local government in Illinois, Democrats are overwhelmingly in charge.

Exchangewire

Marketing tech

IAS Expands TikTok Partnership for Brand Safety Measurement to 23 New Markets

Integral Ad Science, a global leader in digital media quality, today (June 14th, 2023) announced a significant expansion with TikTok, bringing its industry-leading Total Media Quality brand safety and suitability measurement product to advertisers in 30 new markets.This expansion further cements IAS's deep partnership with TikTok and adds to the seven countries where brand safety and suitability measurement went live in October 2022.

www.standard.co.uk

London

Tory mayoral contender Mysterious Moz' breaks cover to reveal key policies and political heroes

T he mystery Tory bidding to be the party's London mayoral candidate has pledged to tackle gangs to make London safer - as he revealed his admiration for former leaders Margaret Thatcher and Sir Iain Duncan Smith.Criminal barrister Mozammel Hossain KC has been dubbed Mysterious Moz after making it on to the party's shotlist of three candidates without any advance publicity.

Harvard Business Review

How to Scale Local Innovations in Big Companies

The business advantages of scale and scope are widely recognized, but large, global enterprises often fail to fully realize them when it comes to innovation.Innovations that are developed in one geographic region or business unit - new products to delight customers, new HR policies to attract and retain talent, new production processes that drive efficiency gains - too often stay within them instead of being disseminated across the enterprise.

Harvard Business Review

5 Ways Companies Are Addressing Skills Gaps in Their Workforce

For years, business and HR leaders pinned their hopes for better workplace learning on MOOCs, or massive open online courses.Unfortunately, the evidence continues to show that these are not enough on their own, particularly for those who most need them.Companies now have more options, thanks to better technology, innovative funding mechanisms, and old approaches reimagined to meet today's needs.

Harvard Business Review

A More Humane Model for Eldercare in the U.S.

The U.S. health care system is not set up to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable, chronically ill, elderly people, especially those who are poor.Older poor people often face loneliness, depression, a lost sense of purpose, and an inability to live independently in their homes.They also encounter many health service hurdles, including inadequate care coordination, fee-for-service reimbursement that often reflexively encourages medical treatment over other forms of care, and a dysfunctional nursing home industry.

Alleywatch

NYC startup

Normal Computing Raises $8.5M for its Generative AI Development Platform That Integrates Probabilistic AI to Ensure Applications are Reliable and Ready for Production

The rate of AI development is ushering in a new Moore's law with the development doubling every few years according to some experts.According to Stanford, the rate of doubling is as frequent as every three months.Irrespective of the actual rate of doubling, the compound growth is exponential and impressive.

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London

Dancer who appeared in Labyrinth with David Bowie in fight with Peckham neighbours over garden wall

A dancer who appeared with David Bowie in the movie Labyrinth has vowed to fight like a tiger in a row with her fashion designer neighbour over the boundary between their 1 million homes.Susan Lee, 71, and her neighbours Vanessa and Andrew McVickers are at war over the brick wall that runs between their gardens in Peckham, south London.

www.standard.co.uk

London

UK's first digital spa' being launched as part of EE mega-shop opening in Westfield White City

M obile phone giant EE have unveiled their flagship store in Westfield White City which opens its doors on Friday.The huge shop, dubbed The EE Studio, will be the UKs largest telco retail space at 4,230-square-foot and be home to the country's first Digital Spa' and include a Gaming Zone.The shop will lead way for the roll out of the new EE Experience' stores, the first of which are due to open in Manchester Trafford Centre, Cardiff and Bluewater in the coming months.

Patently-O

Intellectual property law

En Banc: Is Obviousness Law or Fact?

by Dennis Crouch
Roku's recently filed en banc petition begins with an intriguing statement: "What should have been a garden-variety substantial-evidence appeal has produced a dangerous obviousness precedent-one as far-reaching as it is misguided."[ Roku, Inc. v. Universal Electronics, Inc., Docket No. 22-01058 (Fed.

Medium

Vue

Avoiding Angular Duplicate HTTP Requests with the RxJS shareReplay Operator

In modern web development, Angular has emerged as a powerful and popular framework for building dynamic and responsive applications.One of the common challenges faced by Angular developers is managing duplicate HTTP requests triggered by multiple subscribers.These duplicate requests can result in inefficient network usage and unnecessary server load.

www.independent.co.uk

What the papers say June 16

Boris Johnson and the publication of the privileges committee's report saying he lied to Parliament dominates the front pages of Friday's newspapers.All but one of the national titles lead on the fallout from the report, but they have differing takes on its findings.The Daily Mirror is in no doubt about the former prime minister with the simple headline Liar, while The Independent brands him Boris the Liar.

www.independent.co.uk

Most carers not paid for travel time between appointments study

Three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research.Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month.

www.independent.co.uk

Government showing lack of compassion in language about migrants'

The Government is showing a lack of compassion in its harsh language about migrants, a Tory ex-minister has said.Lord Kamall, a Conservative former health minister who served in Boris Johnson's government, urged ministers to tone down their harsh rhetoric about migrants crossing the channel.As the House of Lords continued scrutiny of the Illegal Migration Bill, Lord Kamall said: I am very concerned about the language that we are using.

www.independent.co.uk

People of Nottingham can feel safe despite deadly attacks, says Braverman

Suella Braverman has said the people of Nottingham should feel safe despite being shaken beyond belief by a deadly rampage in the city.The Home Secretary offered assurances when pressed by MPs to ensure Nottinghamshire Police has all the resources it needs in the aftermath of the attacks, which killed three people and injured three others.

www.independent.co.uk

Call for 20mph limit on all roads near schools: Why wait until a child is killed?'

Speed limits of 20mph should be imposed on all roads near schools to reduce the number of child crash deaths, according to a charity.Brake, which campaigns to boost road safety, said cutting speed limits saves lives.Department for Transport figures show 2,456 children aged under 16 were killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads last year.

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

How the Nets can build a contender ahead of 2023 NBA Draft

The Nets could have up to 11 first-round draft picks over the next seven summers.They can also create upwards of $100 million in outgoing salary this offseason alone while keeping their newfound core together.That's a whole lot of capital to use in trade negotiations as general manager Sean Marks looks to rebuild his team following the mass exodus of superstars from Brooklyn.

Eater Seattle

Food & drink

Starbucks Agrees to Give Unionized Workers Back Pay for Missed UW Game Shifts

On Tuesday, June 13, Starbucks agreed to settle a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint that the company improperly blocked unionized employees from working coveted shifts at University of Washington games.The coffee leviathan agreed to pony up back pay for 10 workers who were denied those shifts and inform current and former employees in the Seattle area that it wouldn't interfere with their right to organize, according to the Seattle Times.

New Relic

DevOps

Generative AI and the Observability Industry

When the web and the iPhone appeared on the scene, they forced businesses to adopt new ways of interacting with their customers by investing in websites and mobile apps and reimagining business processes along the way.This created opportunities for companies like New Relic to help the world build better applications.

New Relic

DevOps

New Relic AIOps leadership fueled by collaboration with engineers

Within observability, AIOps has emerged as a game changer in the management and operation of complex IT environments, with engineers playing a vital role in safeguarding customer experiences and revenue streams.New Relic is dedicated to providing data to engineers that allows them to fundamentally reshape the way they build and operate critical services so they can optimize their operations, reduce downtime, accelerate innovation, and enhance customer experiences while maintaining engineer happiness.

InfoWorld

DevOps

The 5 most essential technologies for enterprises today

One of the key responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO) is to help define an organization's technology strategy.This includes identifying tools and services that can deliver benefits in a cost-effective manner, and help organizations remain innovative and competitive.I recently asked five CTOs to identify the technology areas that are particularly strategic or promising for their organizations.

VentureBeat

Data science

Why data management matters: Turning analytics insights into income

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.In the era of digital technology expansion, companies are accumulating large volumes of data on consumers' activities both online and offline.

VentureBeat

Data science

Turning Customer Data into Gold: The Key to Exceptional Experiences and Business Growth

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.In today's fast-paced business landscape, where competition is fierce and customers are more demanding than ever, data has become the ultimate game-changer for enterprise leaders.

Medium

Data science

Origins of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing with ChatGPT

By now you've likely heard of ChatGPT, and the varying opinions surrounding it - people love it, people hate it, and people are afraid of it.It can generate a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, write a Broadway-style song about your kids, and create usable code.Joining in on the fun, we used ChatGPT to help us explore some of the key innovations over the past 50 years of AI.
1966: ELIZA In 1966, a chatbot called ELIZA took the computer science world by storm.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Proposed Bay Area wildlife crossing is latest effort to save California pumas, other animals

A first of its kind wildlife crossing in Northern California has been proposed over Highway 101 in San Benito County - the latest project in the state's efforts to provide safe passage for mountain lions and other animals over dangerous roadways.About $21 millionhas been raised to fund the overpass at 2,600-acre Rock's Ranch, the nonprofit Land Trust of Santa Cruz County announced earlier this year.

LawSites

Law

LawToolBox-NetDocuments Integration Unifies Lawyers' Calendars Across Outlook, Teams and NetDocuments

Time and advice, Abraham Lincoln famously said, are a lawyer's stock in trade.If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system.Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice.

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

World's Largest Fusion Project Is in Big Trouble, New Documents Reveal

It could be a new world record, although no one involved wants to talk about it.In the south of France, a collaboration among 35 countries has been birthing one of the largest and most ambitious scientific experiments ever conceived: the giant fusion power machine known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

This Ancient Language Has the Only Grammar Based Entirely on the Human Body

One morning in December 2004, elders and children were wandering on the shore of Strait Island in the Bay of Bengal when one of them noticed something odd.The sea level was low, and weird-looking creatures that normally inhabit the deep twilight zone of the ocean were bobbing near the water's surface.

ESPN.com

Real Madrid

Shine bright like a diamond: Barca's new home kit honours historic women's team

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 15, 2023, 08:00 AM ET

Barcelona have revealed that their new home kit for the 2023-24 season will stand as a tribute to their absurdly successful, record-breaking women's team.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The jersey is inspired by a team made up of members of the Barca women's supporters' club, which became the first female side ever to play at the Camp Nou in 1971.

Sun Sentinel

Miami

'Feels-like' temps could reach 112 degrees. The latest details on South Florida's excessive heat.

Conditions are ripe for excessive heat in South Florida this week - with feels-like temps reaching as high as 112 degrees, and it'll stay that way through Friday, meteorologists warned Wednesday.A heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service lasts through Friday evening, and extends across all of South Florida, from Palm Beach to Miami-Dade counties.

IndieWire

Independent films

Disney's Queer Track Record: A Troubled History

In Ron DeSantis' astonishingly pointless vendetta against Walt Disney World, it seems the Florida governor's favorite insult to use against the corporation is "wokeness."Ever since former CEO Bob Chapek criticized the governor's homophobic and transphobic Parental Rights in Education Act - which forbids discussion of gender and sexual identity in public schools - DeSantis and his supporters have repeatedly accused the entertainment conglomerate of "echoing Democrat propaganda," and engaged in a vicious legal battle over Disney World's self-governing tax status that's proved a huge headache for the state.

ProFootballTalk

Dallas Cowboys

What are the potential trade destinations for Stefon Diggs? - ProFootballTalk

In 2020, Stefon Diggs quickly and effectively tweeted his way out of Minnesota.With Diggs reporting for mandatory minicamp in Buffalo and then abruptly leaving, it's hard not to wonder whether he wants out now, or eventually will.So if he wants to be traded, where are the potential destinations?There really aren't many that stand out.

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

AI In Digital Advertising: From Black Box to Returning Control to Marketers | AdExchanger

AI went from quirky novelty to dominant disruptor in a matter of months, taking over the headlines, as consumer-friendly and business-centric AI applications continue emerging in every sector.AI's role in digital advertising is much more established, but rapid advances increasingly deliver unexpected and transformative capabilities for digital marketers.

Smashing Magazine

Web development

How To Build Server-Side Rendered (SSR) Svelte Apps With SvelteKit - Smashing Magazine

SvelteKit is a framework for building apps using Svelte.You can use SvelteKit to build a variety of apps that can vary from being a Single page application (SPA) or Server Side Rendered (SSR) application and more.In this article, Sriram shows you how to build a server-side rendered SvelteKit application and deploy it to Netlify by following this step-by-step guide.

Hubspot

Brand Colors - Everything You Need to Know

Brand colors shape how people perceive your business.Up to 80% of snap judgments about products are solely based on color alone.That's right, 80%!

Think about McDonald's for a moment.What pops into your mind?The yellow arches, right?McDonald's has done a fantastic job of using its colors to establish a memorable brand identity that stays with you long after you've finished your burger and fries.

DATAVERSITY

Business intelligence

Leveraging AI and Automation to Streamline Clinical Trial Data Management - DATAVERSITY

Clinical trials are critical in developing and approving new medical treatments and technologies.These trials generate massive data that needs to be managed efficiently and accurately to ensure patient safety and successful research outcomes.The good news is that advances in AI and automation technology, such as AI-based data extraction, virtual clinical trials, and predictive analytics, are making it easier for clinical trial managers to streamline their clinical trial Data Management processes and gain insights that can help improve patient outcomes.

ESPN.com

Paris Saint-Germain

Spain need strikers to step up in Nations League semifinal vs. Italy

Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 14, 2023, 05:00 AM ET

CloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.It's extremely unfortunate that just when Spain desperately need a jack-in-the-box, it's a few jackals who've popped up instead.

Portland Mercury