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Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
1 day ago

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
US Elections
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump ignores biggest reasons his AI data center buildout is failing

Donald Trump's push for rapid AI data center construction faces delays due to tariffs and supply chain issues with essential components from China.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
#trump-administration
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Trump's 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rings Hollow As Gas Prices Surge - Streetsblog USA

Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes significant cuts to clean energy and environmental programs, aiming to eliminate funding for the 'green agenda.'
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Trump's 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rings Hollow As Gas Prices Surge - Streetsblog USA

Rising gas prices challenge the Trump administration's oil consumption strategy and highlight the need for better mobility alternatives in American cities.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House requests $66 billion for 34 new Naval ships as part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#job-growth
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

"Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All.
California
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
1 day ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Backs Ur-Energy as a Top Made-in-America Uranium Play

Ur-Energy is rated a Buy with a C$3.25 target, benefiting from U.S. energy policies and domestic uranium production.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says

A global energy summit is needed to address the impending energy crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
#affordable-housing
fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

SF politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
New York City
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
3 days ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
Europe news
fromCity AM
3 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
#high-speed-rail
Higher education
fromAxios
4 days ago

Scoop: Rahm Emanuel announces plan to divert ICE money to community colleges

Emanuel proposes diverting 20% of ICE detention funding to community colleges to prioritize education over detention.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford, Carney, Chow to spend $3B on Waterfront East LRT in Toronto | CBC News

The federal, provincial, and municipal governments will invest $3 billion in the Waterfront East Light-Rail Transit line in Toronto.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy and water infrastructure

"But if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately 'Open for Business' we will conclude our lovely 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island..."
World news
US Elections
fromAxios
14 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
fromInvestigative Post
1 day ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Careers
fromDear Media
2 days ago

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
Agriculture
fromAxios
3 days ago

The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

High fees and new salary rules are making it harder for American employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

A CEO trying to reindustrialize America says blue-collar pay is headed for 'massive hyperinflation' and kids should skip college to become welders | Fortune

The knowledge economy is declining due to AI, increasing demand for blue-collar jobs and potentially higher salaries.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 days ago

Trump's Interference With DC Arts Is a Boon to Baltimore

The Baltimore Museum of Art landed her highly anticipated exhibition, 'Amy Sherald: American Sublime,' after the painter pulled her show from the National Portrait Gallery due to concerns over censorship. The exhibit has been a significant hit at the BMA: It was completely sold out by late February.
Washington DC
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
#us-economy
fromFortune
5 hours ago
US politics

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
Careers

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
5 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
fromFuturism
13 hours ago

EPA Now Values Human Lives at $0

When lives are assigned a higher dollar value, stricter pollution standards tend to clear the 'economic efficiency' sniff test, resulting in cleaner air. But that improved air quality comes at the expense of America's industrial industries, which have to invest in pricey systems to reduce the amount of these pollutants they spew down to acceptable levels.
US Elections
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
Environment
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY clean energy projects that could power 3 million homes on hold because of tariffs

None of the contracts are financially viable anymore because of tariffs. For a renewable project to get built, it has to be in the black a little bit. It can't be in the red. You just can't get a loan for that, and so the projects remain unbuilt.
NYC real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

British Steel on track to be fully nationalised within weeks

British Steel operates the last two remaining blast furnaces in the UK but it is still economically controlled by the Chinese company, which bought it out of insolvency in early 2020.
UK politics
Brooklyn
fromAxios
5 days ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
fromFortune
1 week ago

This AI-proof career faces a 250,000-worker shortage-now the Trump administration is trying to revive the job millennials abandoned | Fortune

"This is absolutely a rare window for young workers because the demand is real, funded, and seemingly long-term," Fraser Patterson, CEO of Skillit, stated. "These are not speculative jobs. They are tied to multi-decade investment cycles, and they offer a path to strong earnings, skill development, and stability without requiring a traditional four-year degree."
Business
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump's tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

US households faced a $1,000 increase in costs over the past year, with lower-income families most affected by tariffs.
SF politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy

Submersible hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could significantly contribute to clean energy amid rising electricity demand.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
World politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's self-made energy crisis is an opportunity to finally clean up the environment - LGBTQ Nation

The current oil supply crisis presents an opportunity to invest in clean, renewable energy sources.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 weeks ago

Made in America: Director Squires Ties IPR Institution to Domestic Manufacturing

The USPTO Director introduced three discretionary factors for IPR and PGR decisions prioritizing U.S. manufacturing and small business status, mirroring the ITC's domestic industry requirement for patent relief.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Trump Administration Would Rather Pay a Billion Dollars Than Build a Single Wind Farm

The US government will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to not build wind farms, redirecting funds to oil and gas projects instead.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
#housing-affordability
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump executive order targets regulatory barriers to homebuilding

The White House issued an executive order to reduce regulatory barriers to homebuilding by directing federal agencies to review and revise environmental, permitting, and programmatic restrictions affecting housing development and affordability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Trump executive order targets regulatory barriers to homebuilding

The White House issued an executive order to reduce regulatory barriers to homebuilding by directing federal agencies to review and revise environmental, permitting, and programmatic restrictions affecting housing development and affordability.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
#transit-funding
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Slopulism': Cheaper Driving Is Hochul's Key 'Affordability' Issue - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul prioritizes lowering car insurance costs over addressing rising costs from car dependence and crashes in New York State.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Dear Trump: the Future Belongs to the Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Life expectancy increases with energy consumption only at low levels; beyond 40-50 GJ per capita, additional energy use shows minimal health benefits and may correlate negatively in wealthy nations.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Opinion: The Conservative Case for the REPAIR Infrastructure Act - Streetsblog USA

Reauthorize and expand Reconnecting Communities with $3 billion annually (FY2027–2031) to remove or mitigate divisive highways, prohibiting use of funds to add travel lanes.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Clean energy jobs were soaring during the Biden era. Not anymore

Clean energy added nearly 100,000 jobs in 2024 but faced a net loss of 38,000 jobs due to project cancellations and factory closures.
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