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1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Transformative': US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category

Advocates celebrate the inclusion of MENA category in 2030 census after years of feeling invisible.
Designation in the census has real impacts on funding, districting, and anti-discrimination laws. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Environment

New EPA Methane Rule Will Slash Emissions from Oil and Gas

More U.S. oil and gas operations will be regulated for methane than ever before under sweeping new federal standards.
The final rule aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections. [ more ]
Scientific American
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Biden's Executive Order on AI Is a Good Start, Experts Say, but Not Enough

President Biden signed an executive order urging new federal standards for AI safety, security, and trustworthiness.
The order establishes new regulatory and safety boards dedicated to AI as their primary task. [ more ]
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