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www.bbc.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa to explore impact of moving domestic matches abroad

FIFA to establish working group to assess impact of playing domestic matches overseas. [ more ]
syracuse
1 month ago
NYC politics

Did you just feel that? An earthquake centered near New York City rattled windows in Upstate NY

Residents across New York felt the effects of a small earthquake near New York City.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.8, was felt across a wide region from Maine to Washington, D.C. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, shook the New York City metropolitan area affecting over 42 million people.
No initial reports of damage were received, but residents across the Northeast reported feeling the earthquake, surprising those unaccustomed to such events. [ more ]
POLITICO
5 months ago
NYC politics

Hospitalizing the mentally ill, a year later

The involuntary hospitalization plan in New York City for individuals with severe mental illness has resulted in positive outcomes.
54 people have been moved off the streets and placed in supportive housing units.
Data on the impact of the plan beyond the 'Top 50' lists is still unclear. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Public health

We Need More Climate-Inclusive Death Data - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate change may be responsible for 14.5 million additional deaths by 2050 due to extreme weather events and related health issues.
Lack of accurate recording of climate change-related deaths leads to underestimation of the impact of extreme weather events. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Elias: Proof of California Prop. 1's worth will be in its performance

Proposition 1 aims to address homelessness in California but may only solve a small percentage of the problem.
The $6.4 billion measure includes new treatment beds for mental health issues but may not significantly impact the overall homelessness crisis. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Health gains of low-traffic schemes up to 100 times greater than costs, study finds

Active travel policies like LTNs provide public health benefits much greater than costs over time.
The positive impacts of walking and cycling due to LTNs tend to grow over time rather than instantaneously. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Hilary was not a tropical storm when it entered California, yet it had the same impact, study shows

Hilary had significant impact despite not being a tropical storm
Damage estimation and impact of Hurricane Hilary [ more ]
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