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Veterans get social housing priority in rule change

Veterans and their families are now prioritized for social housing under new government rules.

Ford announces 'game-changer' volunteer emergency response team for Ontario natural disasters | CBC News

Ontario Corps is a new volunteer group for emergency response in Ontario.
The initiative aims to improve disaster management through community cooperation, providing essential support services.
Volunteers must complete training and backgrounds checks to join Ontario Corps.

10,000 small business leaders enrol in government-backed management training scheme

The Help to Grow: Management programme has over 10,000 enrollees, but falls short of its target, yet participants report substantial benefits.

Thousands of bar staff in England and Wales to be trained to spot spiking

Training thousands of hospitality workers is essential in combating spiking incidents and enhancing safety for women and girls.
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How SJSU and other CSU future health innovators would benefit from new funding opportunity

San Jose State University is partnering with the government to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing access to funding for early-career researchers.

Can we talk about Tate? The manosphere' in Australian schools

The Australian government is addressing harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated online through grants.
The manosphere's influence on Australian schools is leading to students expressing male supremacist views.

How SJSU and other CSU future health innovators would benefit from new funding opportunity

San Jose State University is partnering with the government to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing access to funding for early-career researchers.

Can we talk about Tate? The manosphere' in Australian schools

The Australian government is addressing harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated online through grants.
The manosphere's influence on Australian schools is leading to students expressing male supremacist views.
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Biden admin calls infosec 'national service' in job-fill bid

The White House launched a campaign to promote cybersecurity jobs as a national service to fill a critical talent gap in the U.S.

What is the Government's New Homes Accelerator programme and will it speed up housing delivery?

The New Homes Accelerator program aims to address planning issues to help achieve the government's goal of constructing 1.5 million new homes.

City to Help New Yorkers Access Available Benefits

The 'Money in Your Pocket' initiative helps New Yorkers access benefits to make life more affordable.

Biden devotes $150 million to moonshot goal of ending 'cancer as we know it'

President and First Lady Biden announce $150 million in awards to support cancer research and achieving a 50% reduction in U.S. cancer fatalities by 2047.
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Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards

Top US AI companies are joining a government-led consortium to establish federal standards on AI safety.
The consortium includes major tech players such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and IBM.

Stanford's Rob Reich to Serve as Senior Advisor to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) - Stanford Impact Labs

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) under the Department of Commerce is an important governmental initiative to address AI safety, following similar efforts in the EU and the UK.

Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards

Top US AI companies are joining a government-led consortium to establish federal standards on AI safety.
The consortium includes major tech players such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and IBM.

Stanford's Rob Reich to Serve as Senior Advisor to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) - Stanford Impact Labs

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) under the Department of Commerce is an important governmental initiative to address AI safety, following similar efforts in the EU and the UK.
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Lewisham chosen to trial government reforms to children's social care

The 'Families First for Children' Pathfinder Programme aims to improve services for struggling families to keep children safe within their homes through early interventions.

Japanese prefecture to detect bears with AI

AI bear monitoring system to address bear encounters in Japan's Toyama Prefecture.

US Department of Homeland Security names AI Safety and Security Board members

The formation of an Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board raises challenges due to the varied interpretations of AI's applications and potential risks.

These Bay Area cities, counties received CA homeless encampment cleanup grant funding

Gov. Newsom allocates nearly $200 million to clean up homeless encampments in California, focusing on compassionate and effective solutions.
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What we know and don't about the national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program to provide meals to 400,000 children annually by 2024-25.
The $1 billion program aims to reach children beyond those already benefiting from existing school food programs, aiming to tackle stigma and reach more families in need.

Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program benefiting 400,000 children annually with a $1 billion investment over five years.
Advocates emphasize the need for a national program to address food insecurity among Canadian families and support children's health and education.

What we know and don't about the national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program to provide meals to 400,000 children annually by 2024-25.
The $1 billion program aims to reach children beyond those already benefiting from existing school food programs, aiming to tackle stigma and reach more families in need.

Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program benefiting 400,000 children annually with a $1 billion investment over five years.
Advocates emphasize the need for a national program to address food insecurity among Canadian families and support children's health and education.
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Ontario extending gas tax cut to end of year | CBC News

Ontario extends gas tax cut until end of 2024, saving households $320 annually.
Premier Doug Ford emphasizes importance of keeping costs down amid high inflation and interest rates.

Cabinet approves 'India AI Mission' with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 cr for five years

India AI mission approved with Rs 10,372 crore for 5 years
Mission components include compute capacity, innovation centre, dataset platform

School uniforms return to French town in pilot scheme to tackle inequality

School uniforms reintroduced in Beziers to reduce inequality and improve behavior
Government pilot scheme could lead to nationwide uniform policy if successful

You can swim for free at these New York pools this summer

Entry fees waived at 14 state parks, including pools in NYC, to promote swimming and outdoor activities.

Government Offers up to HK$50,000 to Help SMEs with Digital Transformation - Free Consultation at Solution Day on 5 July

Government offers up to HK$50,000 to help SMEs with digital transformation.
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