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Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
fromMission Local
1 day ago
San Francisco

Sup. Rafael Mandelman wants to streamline city contracts. One committee is getting in his way.

Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
fromMission Local
1 day ago
San Francisco

Sup. Rafael Mandelman wants to streamline city contracts. One committee is getting in his way.

fromwww.twincities.com
3 days ago

Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct elevated review of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.
US politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Who can actually use Berlin's online 'Anmeldung' portal?

Since the introduction of digital registration services last autumn, less than ten percent of people who needed to register or change their address in Berlin have done so online.
Germany news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

July 14, wildfires, and the big bike race: 6 essential articles for life in France

July 14th marks France's Fête nationale, or Bastille Day, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which signifies the French Revolution's beginning.
France news
#legal-issues
#fema
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German word of the day: Federfuchser

Ein Federfuchser or eine Federfuchserin is a colloquial term used humorously or disparagingly to describe someone who meticulously scrutinizes and criticizes written work, particularly in formal or bureaucratic contexts.
Germany news
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him

Jose Barco, a decorated veteran, faces deportation to Venezuela after years in the U.S., highlighting flaws in military and immigration policies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him

Jose Barco, a decorated veteran, faces deportation to Venezuela after years in the U.S., highlighting flaws in military and immigration policies.
#infrastructure
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

#government-services
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

These Algorithms Were Meant to Improve the Human Condition: They Failed | HackerNoon

"A new term, Waldsterben (forest death), entered the German vocabulary to describe the worst cases."
US politics
#expat-life
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

We're All In This Together: "Brazil" at 40 | Features | Roger Ebert

It’s an unbearably awkward moment for Sam, who believes—actually believes—he's doing the right thing by presenting the check to the widow in person.
Film
#amazon
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French word of the Day: Macaron

Sometimes a delicious little French cake... but other times a vital piece of bureaucracy. Why do I need to know macaron? Because you might be confused about why your car needs a cake.
Paris food
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Criminal Law Case So Messed Up It Brought Clarence Thomas and KBJ on the Same Side

In Parrish v. United States, the Supreme Court affirmed a prisoner's right to appeal despite bureaucratic delays, emphasizing that form should not overshadow substantive justice.
Law
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The missing key for defense innovation? A good coworking space

Startups recruited by the Defense Innovation Unit often operate with simulated data due to lengthy security clearance processes.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Judge Cites Kafka Regarding Renditioning Venezuelans To Salvadoran Concentration Camp, But Allows Kafkaesque Conditions To Continue - Above the Law

Judge James Boasberg's ruling reflects Kafka's bureaucratic absurdity, upholding the Trump administration's control denial over prisoners despite their direct involvement in their detention.
Law
#politics
#elon-musk
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Musk Is Becoming the Latest Government Employee to Lose His Job

Elon Musk's tenure in government ended with conflict and isolation, alienating potential allies and failing to achieve promised reforms.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

fromtime.com
1 month ago
US politics

As Musk Leaves DOGE, What Comes Next After the Billionaire's Government Experiment?

Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Musk Is Becoming the Latest Government Employee to Lose His Job

Elon Musk's tenure in government ended with conflict and isolation, alienating potential allies and failing to achieve promised reforms.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

fromtime.com
1 month ago
US politics

As Musk Leaves DOGE, What Comes Next After the Billionaire's Government Experiment?

Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
#ezra-klein
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

Trump orders major cuts to the National Security Council, aiming to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Three Years After Dad's Death, Why Can't I Access His 401(k)?

Navigating bureaucracy to claim a deceased parent's financial assets can be overwhelming, especially without proper estate planning.
#french-politics
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs

Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Death loop: Inside New York's Kafkaesque hardship program for landlords

The state offers limited, frustrating support for landlords facing financial difficulties with rent-stabilized buildings.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

When Fighting with Your Insurance Company Becomes a Full-Time Job

Navigating health insurance often leads to substantial time loss for patients, as seen in Erin Massey's struggle to secure coverage for her medication.
#rebuilding
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Can Head Start Survive the MAGA Era?

In early April, Head Start child-care centers were told they must provide additional information before accessing funding, raising concerns over the future of the program.
Right-wing politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brown student who sent admin DOGE-style email tells The Post he won't stop hunting out 'bulls-t jobs', despite facing disciplinary hearing

"I don't think it's inherently antagonistic to ask them what their job is. It's just journalistic inquiry." - Alex Shieh, regarding his inquiry into school bureaucracy.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From fiasco' to fantastic': Americans weigh in on 100 days of Trump

Opinions on Trump's second term are sharply divided, with supporters expressing exhilaration and opponents expressing chaos and alarm.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What is Vietnam's administrative 'revolution'? DW 05/02/2025

This 'revolution' is expected to eliminate around 100,000 public sector jobs—roughly 15% of the one-party communist state's entire bureaucracy.
SF politics
NYC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: 'It's easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat'

New York restaurants face limited outdoor dining due to strict regulations and permit backlogs.
Bureaucratic delays are hindering outdoor seating expansions in NYC.
#art
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Pentagon employees were ousted after 'turf war' in Hegseth's office: source

The dismissals were fueled by a bureaucratic turf war over responsibilities and personal conflicts, rather than substantial ideological differences as previously suggested.
US politics
#france
Typography
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
3 months ago

AI Isn't Going to Cut Government Bureaucracy - It's Going to Vastly Worsen It

The U.S. is using AI to enforce bureaucratic procedures, threatening free speech through the cancellation of student visas for pro-Palestinian activism.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 months ago

Amazon Just Quietly Released A Surprisingly Awesome New Kevin Bacon Action-Horror

Blumhouse's 'The Bondsman' merges bureaucracy with the afterlife, as Kevin Bacon's character hunts demons for the Devil.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why It's a Problem That Healthcare Is So Drab

Institutional mental healthcare's dullness can undermine its effectiveness.
Risk aversion may render sensible safety practices unappealing to individuals.
Behaviors associated with mental illnesses can become private acts of rebellion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Having your car stolen is bad, but it's nothing compared to trying to report the crime | Seamas O'Reilly

The whole ordeal with the police and the impound led to a miscommunication that not only delayed my search but also pushed my patience to its limits.
Cars
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'I am dying to get home' - journalist and broadcaster Darragh McCullough and wife refused entry into EU with Baby Grace, born via surrogacy

"It's all a mad mix of adrenaline and excitement and nervousness and terror and joy... this is what we hoped and dreamed of."
UK news
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Southampton's Delays Are Hurting a Licensed Equity Cannabis Business in New York | stupidDOPE

New York's cannabis inclusivity promises are undermined by municipal bureaucracy, as shown by Brown Budda's stalled progress despite full compliance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first | Jeremy Hunt

NHS England's overcentralisation complicates operational management and impacts patient care standards despite the aim to enhance healthcare.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent

The Shark House is an embodiment of resistance, art, and the public's voice against bureaucracy, symbolizing the unexpected nature of destruction.
London
#archaeology
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