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fromIndependent
4 hours ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

fromIndependent
4 hours ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 hours ago

Campaigners set to challenge festival organiser's decision to proceed with Brockwell Park events as planned

Brockwell Live, despite legal challenges, confirmed its series of events in Brockwell Park will continue as planned, citing technical legal grounds for proceeding.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Man identified 10 years after car crash death

Insp Dodsworth stated, "It was a sad thing to have a man die and be buried without being correctly identified." This reflects on the emotional weight of the incident.
London politics
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC music

Exclusive | NYC musicians hire private lab to test for toxic Gowanus Canal vapors after landlord's silent treatment

fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC music

Exclusive | NYC musicians hire private lab to test for toxic Gowanus Canal vapors after landlord's silent treatment

fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: Time to get going on firing Sheriff Corpus

It's taking longer than expected to fire San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus. First, it was going to take three months. Now, the estimate is four to six months.
SF politics
#public-health
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC residents beg Trump admin to close controversial safe injection site: 'We need federal intervention'

Residents of East Harlem demand the closure of a safe injection site due to increased crime and drug activity in their neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Thousands 'Stand Up for Science' in Bay Area to rally against Trump's cuts

Communities across the U.S. rallied to defend science amidst proposed cuts in funding for crucial medical research.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans Youth-Before It Disappears

Volunteers are actively preserving public health data against the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts.
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Monday Bulletin: 'Valley of the Rats' on UWS Block; See UWS Projects Set to Receive City Funding; Another UWS Bank Clock Out of Commission

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC residents beg Trump admin to close controversial safe injection site: 'We need federal intervention'

Residents of East Harlem demand the closure of a safe injection site due to increased crime and drug activity in their neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Thousands 'Stand Up for Science' in Bay Area to rally against Trump's cuts

Communities across the U.S. rallied to defend science amidst proposed cuts in funding for crucial medical research.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans Youth-Before It Disappears

Volunteers are actively preserving public health data against the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts.
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Monday Bulletin: 'Valley of the Rats' on UWS Block; See UWS Projects Set to Receive City Funding; Another UWS Bank Clock Out of Commission

Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston rally honors 60 years since Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1965 Freedom Rally

The gathering commemorated the 60th anniversary of MLK Jr.'s march, urging a renewed commitment to justice and love in America.
#animal-cruelty
#crime
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

DA: 'Major player' in Mass. and Cass drug market gets prison time

Keon Leary, a major drug dealer in Boston, was sentenced to 9-10 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges including drug trafficking.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

DA: 'Major player' in Mass. and Cass drug market gets prison time

Keon Leary, a major drug dealer in Boston, was sentenced to 9-10 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges including drug trafficking.
#traffic-safety
Pets
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'He left his paw print on so many.' Cat's hit-and-run death mobilizes Gables neighborhood

Coral Gables residents united for safety after beloved cat Carrot was killed by a hit-and-run, demanding speed bumps and traffic measures.
Pets
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'He left his paw print on so many.' Cat's hit-and-run death mobilizes Gables neighborhood

Coral Gables residents united for safety after beloved cat Carrot was killed by a hit-and-run, demanding speed bumps and traffic measures.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month ago

To Combat Trump's Attacks on Public Education, We Need Democracy in Our Unions

Grassroots education workers unite to combat neoliberal reforms and support labor rights through organized action leading up to May Day.
#public-spaces
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Caring for the Planet Mirrors Caring for Ourselves

Self-care and environmental care are deeply connected through intentional daily habits.
Community action supports mental health, connection, and a healthier, greener future.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Pro-LTN campaigners hail 'brilliant' news that Bethnal Green row will be heard in Court of Appeal

Not many cases are given permission to go to the Court of Appeal. It's very encouraging that the judge thinks we have a realistic prospect of success, and also that this case raises important issues of public interest.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Felling of ancient London oak tree reported to police

Campaigners are calling for better protection for ancient trees in the UK following the unexpected felling of a 500-year-old oak in Enfield, London.
London politics
#child-safety
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Wexford grandfather confronted by 'paedophile hunters' while grandchild watched cartoons in the next room

A grandfather in Wexford was confronted for sending explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Parenting

When Hate Burns

Children need reassurance and understanding during uncertain times.
Discuss safety and trusted contacts to empower children after trauma.
Limit media exposure to provide emotional stability for kids.
Model resilience and allyship to instill hope in children.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Wexford grandfather confronted by 'paedophile hunters' while grandchild watched cartoons in the next room

A grandfather in Wexford was confronted for sending explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Hate Burns

Children need reassurance and understanding during uncertain times.
Discuss safety and trusted contacts to empower children after trauma.
Limit media exposure to provide emotional stability for kids.
Model resilience and allyship to instill hope in children.
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Henry Cejudo Helps Detain Suspect After Car Slams Into Neighbor's Home

I saw a group of teenagers maybe doing 80 miles per hour. I was just coming out with my producer Dylan Rush, we happened to see this car...
Boston Bruins
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC neighborhood plagued by car meet-up mobs begs politicians for help after video emerges of latest chaos: 'Under siege'

Residents of Queens expressed urgent concern over unruly car meetups wreaking havoc on their streets, calling for immediate help from city officials.
NYC parents
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Pushes For EBT Reform as SNAP Theft Continues

Red Hook residents demand legislative action to prevent SNAP fraud and losses from EBT theft, stressing the urgent need for safety net protections.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Big problems at tiny Toronto park prompt calls for locked gates at night | CBC News

Paul Richard, an Indigenous former City of Toronto gardener who has spearheaded the park's revitalization since 2020, states, "It's time, after all our work, for the city to walk its talk on their support for the project."
London politics
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

You can join a march to support the trans community on Monday

The Trans Day of Visibility will highlight ongoing struggles and protests against trans discrimination this year.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

'Angry' parents of kids late for school demand old Bromley bus timetable back

The new timetable had been introduced without any consultation with local people, imposed without warning, which has frustrated residents who rely on public transport.
London politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why

Rev. Jim Rigby is preparing for potential immigration raids on his church, highlighting the impact of policy changes on religious freedom and asylum seekers.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SoMa SRO Mosser Hotel Gets Rejected In Their Attempt to Convert the Place Into a Full Tourist Hotel

The SF Planning Commission rejected Mosser Hotel's plan to convert housing units into tourist accommodations, siding with activists who argued it would harm low-income residents.
Mission District
#education
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Roofing firm forced to intervene over 'extremely dangerous' Bromley potholes

"We as a company offered to fix it free of charge and from that came a great deal of local support. Unfortunately, with fears of being sued by the council we were unable to assist."
London politics
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

'Kick start' for campaign to save landmark Swiss Cottage pub

Community activists are working to preserve Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub as a vital social hub by applying for its protection as an Asset of Community Value.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's not just a few ships doing it': how the world's plastic ends up on a Guernsey beach

Lord's efforts in collecting and studying plastic waste are crucial in informing international policies on plastic management, demonstrating local action can contribute to global solutions.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Citizen Scientists Reclaim Japan's Nuclear Disaster Zone

Tomoko Kobayashi and her collaborators measure radioactivity in northern Japan, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety post-Fukushima.
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