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Brooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

'Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way': Borough President Reynoso delivers second State of the Borough address * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough President's initiatives and accomplishments highlighted.
Concerns about housing crisis and budget cuts addressed.
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Adams slams some council members for not having migrant shelters in their districts on private call | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday morning admonished several unnamed City Council members for not having any migrant emergency shelters or humanitarian relief centers in their districts, according to partial audio of a private call shared with amNewYork Metro.During the call, reportedly one of many the administration has held with city and state lawmakers and staffers to brief them on the city's response to the migrant crisis, Adams told council members without emergency shelters or Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) in their districts to step up and take some.
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Education
News
1 month ago
Education

Addressing food insecurity in students and postdocs

Food insecurity is a growing concern at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Initiatives like the Student Hardship Fund and Daily Dollar Deals aim to address food insecurity among students.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Education

Demand has surged for California's free school meals. But with a drop in extra federal funding, can Bay Area kitchens keep up?

When the flood of students rushing into the cafeteria eased to a trickle, Maria Darnell the kitchen manager at Alameda's Lincoln Middle School texted her boss.524 lunches today!Darnell wrote, along with a smiling, but sweating, emoji.It had been nine months since California began providing free meals for its public school students, no matter families' income level.
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Left-wing politics
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Horrible!' MSNBC Host Asks Jill Biden About GOP Obsessing Over' Hunter Showing Pictures Of Him During Vulnerable Moments'

Hunter Biden saga resurfaces with his appearance at a House Oversight Committee hearing on a resolution to hold him in contempt of Congress
Mika Brzezinski asks Dr. Jill Biden about the attacks on Hunter Biden and her role as First Lady
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders Introduces Bill to Make Community College Free by Taxing Wall Street

The College for All Act would be paid for by a tax on Wall Street transactions.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks alongside Rep. Pramila Jayapal during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on May 17, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer / Getty Images On Wednesday, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) reintroduced a proposal to make higher education free at public schools for most Americans - and pay for it by taxing Wall Street.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

74 Percent of Voters Support Raising Federal Minimum Wage to $20 an Hour

The federal minimum wage hasn't been raised in 14 years, a record-long stretch.Workers who assist people with disabilities in their homes through the In-Home Supportive Services program urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to increase their pay on November 1, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Amid the longest period in Congressional history without any raising of the federal minimum wage, new polling finds that the vast majority of voters not only support raising the minimum wage, but also nearly tripling it.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

DeSantis Signs Law Banning Diversity Programs At Public Colleges in Florida

"This is a continuation of a national agenda to whitewash history," said state Sen. Shevrin Jones.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs three education bills on the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Florida on Monday, May 15, 2023.Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post / Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed legislation into law that will defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Florida's public colleges and allow the state to remove programs, majors and minors that teach "identity politics" or critical race theory.
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Paolo Melchiorre
4 months ago
Python

Paolo Melchiorre - 2024 Django Software Foundation board nomination

Paolo is running for a seat on the 2024 Django Software Foundation board of directors.
He has been a contributor to the Django project for years and has been involved in the Python community.
Paolo has several initiatives he would like to carry forward if elected to the board.
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www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

What happened to efforts to defund the police' in Minneapolis and elsewhere?

Three years after defund the police became a rallying cry that emerged in the fury over the police killing of George Floyd, efforts to do away with conventional policing have largely fizzled in Minneapolis and beyond.The movement faltered in Minneapolis after activists failed to build broad support for a goal that lacked a clear definition and an alternative that residents could agree on.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Tories' failure to tackle alcohol harm is causing public health crisis, say MPs

The government's failure to tackle alcohol harm in England has led to a serious public health crisis affecting millions of people, MPs have warned.Problem drinking is fuelling violent crime and costing the NHS 25bn a year, with the number of deaths almost doubling in two decades, according to a damning report by the public accounts committee.
Digiday
10 months ago
Marketing

Hyundai, CBS Sports and AB InBev are among the Digiday Content Marketing Awards winners

The list of winners of the 2023 Digiday Content Marketing Awards highlights how companies are leaning on immersive video and interactive social media content to create meaningful connections with growing Gen Z audiences.DE&I initiatives remain top priorities for brands as they develop new ways to share the voice of underrepresented groups.
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Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Bob Reiter: How Chicago's labor movement has moved toward inclusiveness

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries and into the present day, the Chicago labor movement has faced significant challenges and made remarkable strides toward fostering a more inclusive and equitable workforce.By recognizing historical struggles, we can appreciate the progress achieved while acknowledging the ongoing journey toward true diversity and social justice.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

TTC says safety initiatives working as data shows decrease in violence against riders, staff | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says recent initiatives aimed at improving safety on public transit are working, following the release of data showing violent incidents against customers and employees are decreasing.The agency launched a new online dashboard Monday that tracks and displays metrics such as the rate of criminal offences against TTC customers and employees, the number of calls for service people with complex needs or who are underhoused and major crimes on all transit systems across Toronto.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

'Let's stand firm': Supervisors move to boost LGBTQ+ rights, gender-affirming healthcare

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles County Supervisors passed two motions Tuesday intended to improve the lives and health of their LGBTQ+ constituents, citing "horrific" attacks by policymakers on gay and transgender youth across the nation.The first, authored by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Lindsey Horvath, aims to improve the county's gender-affirming healthcare services.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

skinflint Restores 1920s-1970s Lighting for Homes, Restaurants + Shops

"We don't make lights, we find them," says British lighting brand.They have been giving new lives to vintage lights for more than a decade - and in that time they have saved more than 50,000 lights from landfill.They rescue lighting from all over the world, from abandoned glassworks in Budapest to old Navy ships in shipbreakers' yards in Gujarat, restoring every light to modern electrical standards without compromising character.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

City's first public health vending machine unveiled in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

Photo courtesy of the Department of Health
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City health officials unveiled a new style of vending machine in Brownsville Monday - but don't expect to find any tasty snacks in there.The machine is loaded with safe-sex kits and toiletries, along with naloxone (a substance that can help treat drug overdoses), which will help tackle the rising number of opioid-related deaths in the Big Apple by making the harm reduction supplies conveniently available.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Usher Performing At 7th Annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) Blue Diamond Gala is celebrating "10 Years Reimagined" with the seventh annual event at Dodger Stadium that will see eight-time GRAMMY Award winner Usher perform a private benefit concert.Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase ahead of the June 22 event.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
London

Millard named as Harlequins director of rugby

Harlequins have appointed Billy Millard as director of rugby, with Tabai Matson switching from head coach to become director of performance development.The reshuffle comes after a sixth-placed Premiership finish last season."In 2022-23 we did not achieve our ambitions on the pitch," chief executive Laurie Dalrymple
"It is right that we review how to get the most out of this coaching group and we are determined to evolve and develop to ensure success."
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Uber debuts AI smart-charging features for London drivers in sustainability push

R ide hailing taxi app firm Uber is betting on smart charging, emissions tracking and incentives for users to book electric vehicles, as part of its push towards a green, sustainable mobility future.Our London riders experience the greenest ways to use Uber in the world, by electric car, by bike, by scooter, hybrid boat, coach and now even the Eurostar, Uber's chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, said at a sustainability event in central London attended by the firm's global bosses.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Cyclist killed in lorry crash in central London

A cyclist has been killed in a collision with a lorry in central London.The collision is understood to have happened around 8.15am on Wednesday in Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, near the junction with Maple Street.The rider is said to have died at the scene.Onlookers reported a tipper truck had been turning left.
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

All AI and Machine Learning Solutions Coming to ODSC Europe 2023

We couldn't be more excited to announce our first group of partners for ODSC Europe 2023's AI Expo and Demo Hall.These organizations are shaping the future of the AI and data science industries with their innovative products and services.Check them out below.Comprising more than 200 products and cloud services, Microsoft Azure aims to meet organizations where they are (in the cloud, in-person, or a hybrid of the two) to help develop new business solutions.
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland's homeless community enjoys a day of free music and food

OAKLAND The sun was out.A cool breeze was blowing.It was the perfect day for some jazz and blues in the park.On Monday afternoon, the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland brought a free music festival to the Mosswood Park Amphitheater.Like most concerts, this one provided foot-tapping tunes and general merriment.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

How hard is it to get EV chargers into residential buildings? | CBC News

When Mathieu Gosbee moved from his detached home in midtown Toronto to a condominium downtown, he was able to bring all his belongings but one: the device that charges his electric car.The 38-year-old software developer purchased his Hyundai Kona electric vehicle (EV) two years ago, and personally installed a Level 2 charger in the garage of his house for about $400.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Teacher alleges 'state of crisis' at Mississauga school, board launches investigation | CBC News

School board officials say they are investigating conditions at a Mississauga middle school after an anonymous letter alleged it is in a "state of crisis" and unsafe.In a statement on Wednesday, the Peel District School Board said it is aware of the letter describing violence by students at Tomken Road Middle School, located in the Applewood Heights neighbourhood.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Britain is recklessly exposed' to new pandemics, expert warns

Ministers have systematically dismantled critical vaccine plans drawn up during the Covid crisis and left the country recklessly exposed to another pandemic, one of the most senior figures shaping Britain's scientific response to the virus has warned.In a damning verdict that comes just days before the official Covid inquiry starts publicly examining Britain's preparedness for pandemics, Dr Clive Dix, the former chairman of the UK's vaccine taskforce, said the abandonment of schemes developed during Covid now left Britain fraught with danger.
VentureBeat
9 months ago
Data science

Microsoft unveils Azure OpenAI Service for Government & AI customer commitments

The last two days have been busy ones at Redmond: yesterday, Microsoft announced its new Azure OpenAI Service for government.Today, the tech giant unveiled a new set of three commitments to its customers as they seek to integrate generative AI into their organizations safely, responsibly, and securely.
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Apple Unveils New VR Headset; SHEIN Launches ESG-Focused Roadmap

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Apple reveals its news VR headset; SHEIN launches a new ESG focused framework; and security firm De.Fi reports crypto investors lost millions to scams.Apple announces new VR headset
Apple has revealed its new virtual reality headset, its first major product in almost a decade.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Workers Continue to Get Priced Out of the Hamptons

For decades, residents and seasonal visitors to the Hamptons and other towns on the East End of Long Island have braced for spending summer mornings and evenings in the trade parade, the congested procession of contractors, hospital staff and other workers who commute to the East End to work every day.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

A third of Britons wait more than a month' to discuss dementia concerns

A third of Britons who have concerns about whether they, or a loved one, might have dementia wait more than a month to discuss their worries with others, a leading charity has found, despite early diagnosis being important for treatment, support and planning.According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, with 60-70% of cases thought to be down to Alzheimer disease.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Ellen Kershaw Unveil Dodgers Dreamfields In Inglewood

Seven months after holding a groundbreaking ceremony at Edward Vincent Jr. Park in Inglewood, California, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Kershaw's Challenged unveiled Dodgers Dreamfields Nos.59 and 60 on Saturday morning.The latest project moved the foundation closer to their goal of building and refurbishing 75 fields by 2033 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles from Brooklyn.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

Three Ways To Use The Customer Perspective As A Measure Of Success - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ZOHO

In business, you can't improve what you're not measuring-and today's organizations typically measure progress and success with key performance indicators (KPIs).A successful business is synonymous with higher customer satisfaction, retention, and overall brand reputation.So it's no surprise that most companies rank customer experience as their top business priority.
time.com
9 months ago
Business

Good Luck Getting Insurance When Your Country is On Fire

Last year, I attended a town hall meeting in Colorado's Boulder County for local residents displaced by the Marshall Fire.The blaze had swept through the community a few months prior destroying more than 1,000 buildings and causing more than $2 billion in damage.For the displaced residents, insurance dominated the conversation.
Harvard Business Review
10 months ago
Business

B2B Sales Teams Can't Afford to Ignore Midsize Customers

Selling to middle-market B2B customers is a challenge for many large, multinational companies.While midsize enterprises are the core of their supplier base, when it comes to selling to them, large enterprises are far less capable.Unlocking the potential of these middle-market customers can open new avenues and options for growth during and after the current economic slowdown.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Government campus launched in Sheffield as part of levelling up agenda

A policy campus for around 1,000 Government staff has been launched in Sheffield as part of aims to level up the civil service and offer opportunities outside London.Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said the move was an attempt to remove barriers to people who do not want to leave their home town or city to join Whitehall.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Lioness Leah Williamson invests in Toca to inspire women's football

Football entertainment group Toca Football has won investment from England women's football captain Leah Williamson, following in the footsteps of men's team captain Harry Kane.Williamson said she has become a stakeholder in Toca to help drive female participation in the sport, in her first foray into the business world.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Concern as 74,000 nurses in Scotland miss work due to mental illness

A nurse said she wanted to be in a car crash so she would not have to go to work.It comes as figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives show more than 74,000 NHS staff across the country have missed work with mental illness in the last five years.Some 74,013 workers have taken time off work as a result of anxiety, stress, depression or other mental illnesses since 2018, responses to requests by the parties from all of Scotland's 14 health boards showed.
time.com
9 months ago
OMG science

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Wildlifeand Your Pets

1. Wildfires can have devastating impacts on both plants and animals, both directly and indirectly.
2. Although wildfires can clear out overgrown or dead vegetation, they can also create hazardous air quality and damage fragile habitats.
3. Conservation efforts to protect affected species from wildfire smoke can include reforestation, prescribed burning, and protecting wildlife corridors.
Streetsblog USA
10 months ago
San Francisco

Electeds, DC Advocates Ride Together For Policy Change

Photo: George Jordan
A recent ride through the nation's capital brought advocates and politicos together to experience life behind a set of handlebars - and rally support for new policies that could make that experience less deadly.Last week, Congressional Bike Caucus Earl Blumenauer co-chair (D-Ore.)
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

New sculpture at Brooklyn Bridge Park sends message about the southern border * Brooklyn Paper

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A massive new sculpture has landed in Brooklyn Bridge Park, calling attention to the separation, violence and segregation that occurs in the country's southern border.The 30-foot-tall artwork, which reads "LAND," was created by indigenous Alaskan artist Nicholas Galanin, and resides at the foot of Brooklyn's namesake bridge where it will be seen by thousands of visitors every day.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Coronation festivities continue with Big Help Out and EastEnders street party

Festivities will continue on the Monday bank holiday to celebrate the King's coronation with the Big Help Out.The King and Queen will not be appearing publicly on Monday the day of the Big Help Out, which is billed as a lasting volunteering legacy to mark Charles's crowning.Other royals will be out and about with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visiting the Coptic Orthodox Church in London where young volunteers will be hosting a coronation street party.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Coronation celebrations continue as thousands take part in Big Lunch

Thousands of people across the country have marked the coronation with street celebrations, tea parties and lunches, as the festivities to mark King Charles IIIs crowning continued for a second day.Saturday's ceremony a mingling of solemn religious rites and royal pomp saw Charles become the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey since 1066.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Organisers across the UK buzzing with excitement' for the Coronation Big Lunch

Thousands of people across the country will celebrate the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday to celebrate the crowning of the King, causing a buzz of excitement for organisers.A palace spokeswoman said big lunches will take place from Saturday to Monday in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

EU states refusing to host migrants may have to pay up to 20,000 a head

1. Several European Union countries are currently discussing plans to distribute migrants more evenly among their nations.
2. Luxembourg is hosting the meeting, where representatives are set to discuss how to develop a fairer system for admitting and processing asylum seekers.
3. The EU is looking for a long-term solution that would allow member states to share the burden of taking in and caring for refugees and asylum seekers.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa 'misled' public over carbon-neutral World Cup

Fifa made false statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator has said.Football's world governing body the tournament would be the first "fully carbon-neutral World Cup".Advertising regulator the Swiss Fairness Commission (SLK) has upheld complaints from five European nations.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Football Australia expects rainbow symbol clearance at Women's World Cup

The chief executive of Football Australia has told the Observer that he is pretty confident and optimistic players will be allowed to wear rainbow armbands at the Women's World Cup, after holding talks with Fifa.In a highly significant development, James Johnson said there had been meaningful dialogue between the hosts and football's governing body and that it was likely to lead to players having greater ability to express themselves.
Food & Beverage Magazine
9 months ago
Food & drink

Rock N Roll Sushi Welcomes Jan Barnett as New CMO

Rock N Roll Sushi is thrilled to further position itself as a leader in the sushi space with the recent appointment of Jan Barnett as its new Chief Marketing Officer.Boasting a diverse skillset, creative excellence and a proven ability to deliver outstanding results, Barnett joins the popular brand with plans of significant growth that include impactful marketing initiatives.
AdExchanger
9 months ago
Marketing tech

What Advertisers Can Learn From AVOD's Rapid Evolution

Almost five years ago , one advertising "newcomer" poised to flourish was advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) within connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) platforms.Fast-forward to 2023, traditional TV has been drastically cut from households nationwide, with 36% of the US population cutting the cord and 93% of viewers reporting they access streaming video platforms.
AdExchanger
9 months ago
Marketing tech

AI Is On The Frontlines Of The Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar | AdExchanger

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a test case for how ad tech can be used as an instrument of psychological warfare, destabilizing a populace not only with propaganda but also methods designed to steal personal and financial data.Many of the same programmatic advertising tools used by ad tech companies to optimize campaigns are also being used by scammers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

impact.com Continues Momentum in the First Quarter, Fueled by Client Growth, New Products & Partnership Events

impact.com, the world's leading partnership management platform, announced the company's continued momentum in Q1, with client acquisition, new product offerings and the company's sold-out Partnerships Experience (iPX) conference.During the quarter, impact.comadded more than 200 brands and partners to its total client roster; welcoming leading brands including ALOHA Collection, Athletic Brewing Co. and Hydro Flask.
MarTech
10 months ago
Marketing tech

How B2B CMOs use CX to thrive amid economic uncertainty | MarTech

Analyzing customer behaviors and monitoring competitor activities are among the top approaches B2B leaders use to identify opportunities for business growth.Simply put: Your competitors are stalking your customers.Recent Gartner research shows corporate leaders identify "fear of a recession" as their number one challenge to meet growth in 2023.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Poll: Rare bipartisan support for reforming California's ballot referendum rules

(David McNew / AFP/Getty Images)

California voters support efforts to reform the state's century-old process for ballot referendums, with Republicans and Democrats in rare agreement over a proposal pushed by labor unions and good-government groups to increase transparency around campaigns to overturn state laws.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Shigeru Ban unveils triple-domed Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has given Dezeen an exclusive look at his design for the Expo 2025 Osaka, an undulating pavilion that will be built from paper tubes, bamboo and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic.The Blue Ocean Dome pavilion, pictured above, has a sinuous shape with a large domed central pavilion flanked by two smaller domes.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Marion Weiss, Michael Manfredi and Gregg Pasquarelli named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges

Architects Marion Weiss, Michael Manfredi and Gregg Pasquarelli, climate pioneer Naveed Chaudhry, curator Samta Nadeem and photographer Taran Wilkhu have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is open for entries.There are just over two weeks to submit your project before the entry deadline on 1 June at midnight London time.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on D.E.I. Programs at State Universities

The News: Just a day before the Texas legislative session ended, state lawmakers approved a ban on offices and programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at publicly funded colleges and universities.On Sunday, both chambers approved Senate Bill 17, which was sponsored by Brandon Creighton, a Republican state senator.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Biden Is Talking to Howard University Students. But Does He Speak to Them?

When Ethan Hayes, a senior at Howard University, talks to his mother about politics, they don't always see eye to eye.During the 2020 presidential campaign, Mr. Hayes was skeptical of Joseph R. Biden Jr. because of his record on criminal justice.His mother, Lindi Hayes, who said she grew up in a fairly conservative Christian household, felt differently.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

FHFA watchdog releases semi-annual report to Congress

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released on Thursday its 25th semi-annual report to Congress, which compiles information about the work the office has done to ensure the agency's actions align with its mandated mission and highlights results in its investigative reports, including indictments, arrests and criminal fines including restitution and civil forfeiture.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

Mr. Cooper to acquire Home Point Capital for $324M in cash

Dallas, Texas-based Mr. Cooper Group has entered into an agreement to acquire struggling Home Point Capital for $324 million in cash, the companies announced on Wednesday.The transaction will ultimately result in the seller shutting down operations.Rumors that Mr. Cooper was interested in Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Home Point spread after the latter sold its wholesale origination business to The Loan Store on April 7.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

loanDepot delivers another loss in Q1 but shows signs of improvement

California-based lender loanDepot was in the red again in the first quarter of 2023.However, margins and revenues improved in the period, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.The lender recorded a loss of $60.2 million in non-GAAP adjusted net income from January to March, compared to a negative $110.7 million in the previous quarter.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
10 months ago
Mental health

Advancing Learning Health Care Research to Improve Mental Health Services and Outcomes

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1. Mental health services and outcomes should be evaluated across the lifespan to identify areas of improvement. 2. Innovative approaches and research methods are encouraged to advance learning in healthcare for mental health. 3. Collaborations between public and private entities are
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

UK net migration up with Ukraine and Hong Kong arrivals

UK net migration rose to a record 606,000 last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.Net migration is the difference between the number of people arriving in the UK, and the number leaving.The rise is driven by resettlement schemes for people leaving Ukraine and Hong Kong as well as overseas students.
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

New GP plan asks more patients to use pharmacies

More people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England.It asks patients to use high street pharmacies for some common drug prescriptions and routine tests to ease the pressure on busy doctors.NHS England says its plan will free up 15m GP appointments over the next two years - around 2% of the total.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

UK must renew industrial strategy and stop flip flopping', say manufacturers

Britain needs to relaunch an industrial strategy and stop flip flopping on initiatives if it is to avoid falling behind on the global stage, manufacturing bosses have warned.Make UK, which represents 20,000 manufacturers across the country, warned British businesses risked losing out to companies elsewhere around the world because of the government's lack of a long-term plan for industry, while Joe Biden's $369bn (292bn) Inflation Reduction Act sucks up investment.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin reveals his favorite movie, who he thinks is the best athlete of all time, and whether he would choose pancakes or hot dogs

Alex Ovechkin was asked a slew of quickfire questions to end his lengthy Russian-language interview with It's Football, Bro! last week.During the segment titled "Blitz: Best of the Best" Ovi was asked a wide variety of questions including what he thinks is the best movie, who he thinks is the best athlete of all time, and confusingly whether he prefers pancakes or hot dogs.
Mansionglobal
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Upper East Side Home of Late Investment Banker Robert Menschel Lists for $8.25 Million

The Manhattan residence of the late investment banker Robert Menschel has hit the market for $8.25 million.Located on Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side-just south of the Metropolitan Museum of Art-the co-op is "the epitome of luxury living on the Upper East Side," according to last week's listing with Coldwell Banker Warburg.
Coindesk
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm

Blockchain firm Ripple announced on Wednesday its $250 million acquisition of Switzerland-based custodian Metaco.Crypto advisory firm Architect Partners expects further mergers and acquisitions in the custody industry due to several market factors, according to a new research note.Architect Partners first analyzed the Ripple-Metaco deal, writing that Ripple "seeks to transform the $156 trillion cross-border payment market, has initiatives focused on the emerging opportunity for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and has aspirations to allow the issuance and settlement of any type of tokenized asset as that market develops."
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access has fared very well when it has appeared on the ballot.Voters in California, Michigan and Vermont approved abortion-rights amendments to their state constitutions last year.In Kansas and Kentucky both red states voters rejected measures that could have led to bans.
AdExchanger
10 months ago
Marketing tech

BuzzFeed Trades News Offering For Creator-Led Video And AI | AdExchanger

BuzzFeed is sticking to its conviction that journalism is old news and influencer-led video and generative AI are the future.During its Q1 earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Jonah Peretti touted BuzzFeed's work with video content creators and AI-generated quizzes while downplaying the decision to shutter its Pulitzer Prize-winning news division last month.
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed: At CUNY, internships and academics are vitally connected * Brooklyn Paper

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As Juan Paredes nears graduation at LaGuardia Community College, he is taking a big step not only toward his degree but toward his career.Juan, a 21-year-old network administration and information security major, is participating in an apprenticeship program offered in partnership with the New York Jobs CEO Council.
time.com
10 months ago
US politics

Lawmakers Question Louis DeJoy on Mail Theft and Attacks on Postal Workers

For the first time in more than two years, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, where lawmakers pressed him on how he was combating the growing trend of mail-related crimes, including check theft and assaults on postal workers.DeJoy, speaking at a House Oversight Committee hearing, said this was the issue he receives the largest number of phone calls about, as he laid out his plan for ramped up security measures against check theft and fraud.
www.vice.com
10 months ago
Online marketing

Elon Musk Suddenly Into Advertising Teslas After Buying A Huge Advertising Platform

CARINA JOHANSEN / Contributor via Getty Moveable explores the future of transportation, infrastructure, energy, and cities.After more than 15 years of not advertising Teslas, Elon Musk is suddenly into the idea of advertising Teslas now that he also owns Twitter, which relies on ads to make money.One of the most significant differentiators between Tesla and the rest of the auto industry has always been that the auto industry spends billions of dollars on ads every year and Tesla does not.
The Verge
10 months ago
Apple

iPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of training

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Apple's new accessibility features can assist those who've lost the ability to speak or who are blind or have low vision.Apple today previewed a bundle of new features designed for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility.That includes a new Personal Voice feature for people who may lose their ability to speak, allowing them to create "a synthesized voice that sounds like them" to talk with friends or family members.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Environment

Global accord could cut plastic pollution by 80% DW 05/16/2023

A year after international delegates agreed to strike a deal on plastic pollution and finalize it by 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme has launched a report laying out a path to dramatically reduce the volume of plastic that ends up in the environment.Based on a framework of proven techniques to tackle plastic pollution, Tuesday's report lays the groundwork and demonstrates what is possible.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Environment

Will RBI's green push help India meet climate change goals? DW 05/11/2023

Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank, released a report pointing out that India will spend an estimated $1.05 trillion ( 959 billion) by 2030 on adapting its various industries to be compliant with climate change norms.In order to speed up and drive green finance in the country and meet climate goals, the government needs to put in place a broad-based carbon pricing system in line with emerging global best practices and introduce a carbon tax, the report said.
Podcasternews
10 months ago
Podcast

Podbean Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

Podbean, a leading enterprise podcast hosting solution provider, announced that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18,
This certification demonstrates Podbean's commitment to providing enterprise-level security for current and future customer data stores within the Podbean System.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, pictured here on April 21, 2023, signed a slate of bills Monday, one of which bans DEI initiatives in his state's universities.Alex Brandon/AP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday banning the state's public colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
LawSites
10 months ago
Law

Two Notable Legal Tech Moves, As Crowell Names Alma Asay Chief Innovation Officer and Relativity Names Laurie Usewicz Chief Partner Officer

There were two notable moves in the legal tech world announced today, both to newly created positions, as the law firm announced that it has named Crowell & MoringAlma Asay as its first chief innovation and value officer, and Relativity said that it has named Laurie Usewicz as its first chief partner officer.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Two good men are dead in Davis stabbings. How will their families cope?

(Xavier Mascarenas / Sacramento Bee)

David Breaux knew his life on the streets put him at risk, so he left his older sister explicit instructions."If I'm ever harmed and unable to speak for myself, forgive the perpetrator and help others forgive that person," he wrote in a 2016 Facebook message.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

The latest group to get special attention from college admissions offices: men

(Al Seib / For The Times)

For a while, Moorpark College had few problems enrolling male students.In 2015, men made up more than 48% of students at the community college in Ventura County.But then they started disappearing, until they comprised just 43% of the student body by fall 2020.Most worrying was the number who failed to return for a second year of college, especially Latino and Black men.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

USC peddled inferior online social work grad program to use as 'cash cow,' lawsuit alleges

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

USC falsely marketed an online social-work degree program as equal to its respected on-campus offering, using it as a "cash cow" to lure in students unaware of the difference, a class-action lawsuit filed Thursday alleges.The complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges that USC did not inform students that many components of the online master's of social work degree are outsourced to a for-profit education company, 2U Inc., and that USC splits the tuition revenue with its publicly traded partner.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

California's weed workers face exploitation and death. Finally, the state is stepping in

Acknowledging growing concern over the mistreatment of cannabis workers, California regulators have quietly assembled a team to pursue labor exploitation in the state's burgeoning weed industry.The new unit, housed within the Department of Cannabis Control, recently solicited help from law enforcement agencies statewide to investigate cannabis operators who coerce or threaten workers, subject them to hazardous conditions or deny them pay.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

India Struggles to Eradicatean Old Scourge:WitchHunting

They ushered the young woman into their home and closed the door behind her.Then the beating began.You are a witch, shouted one of the attackers, as she, her parents and her uncle rained punches, kicks and slaps on the 26-year-old woman's stomach, chest and face.When the pummeling finally ended, after nearly two hours, the young woman was pulled outside by her hair, dragged through her village and dumped, unconscious, next to a temple, her clothing barely clinging to her battered body.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Public health

Letters: Ready for RCV

Submit your letter to the editor via this form.Read more Letters to the Editor.Santa Clara Countyis ready for RCV Re: New bill could allow ranked choice voting (Page B1, May 11).As the person who brought the idea of using ranked choice voting (RCV) to the county's Charter Review Commission in 1997, I'm pleased that we are finally making progress toward its implementation.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 12: Pharma CEOs Testify on Insulin Prices; Upcoming Vacancies on USPTO Advisory Committees; and Oprah Trademark Dispute

Bite (noun): more meaty news to sink your teeth into.Bark (noun): peripheral noise worth your attention.This week in Other Barks & Bites: AI inventorship comments due, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks nominations to two advisory committees; Oprah's company settles a trademark dispute with a podcast; and high-profile pharmaceutical company CEOs testify before the Senate on insulin prices.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
Coindesk
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Custodian Aegis is Offering Free Services to Women-Led Companies

Aegis Custody, a fully licensed and insured digital asset custodian, is offering to provide free custodial services to crypto companies founded or led by women.The company, which is U.S.-qualified through its entity Aegis Trust, said in a press release on Thursday that the initiative is aimed at supporting the growth of women-led crypto companies and promoting gender parity in a historically male-dominated space.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Android TV Boxes Sold on Amazon Come Pre-Loaded with Malware

Certain Android TV Box models from manufacturers and , available for purchase on Amazon, come pre-loaded with malware from the BianLian family, a variant of which we investigated last year.The malware, discovered by security researcher Daniel Milisic, adds your smart set-top box to a botnet for initiating coordinated attacks.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Will Johnson: Is Brandon Johnson up to the task? Even many of his supporters have doubts.

When Brandon Johnson is sworn in next week as Chicago's 57th mayor, he will report to a public that is thoroughly aligned on the issues that most urgently need his attention.Their to-do list, whether or not they voted for him, starts with public safety and taxes followed in short order by affordable housing, economic inequality and public education.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Justin Turner, Dodgers Among Winners At 2022 L.A. Sports Awards

Justin Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers were among those represented at the 2022 L.A. Sports Awards earlier this year, during an event to benefit the L.A. Sports Council's "Ready, Set Gold!" community program."We are proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible achievements of LA's top athletes, teams, coaches, and executives at this year's LA Sports Awards," L.A. Sports Council president David Siegel said in a statement.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Charles and Camilla leave Big Help Out and Big Lunches to other royals

The King and Queen are to leave the Big Help Out volunteering and Big Lunch celebrations over the coronation weekend to the rest of the royal family, Buckingham Palace has said.Charles and Camilla will attend the coronation concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening, but are not set to appear at any of the street parties earlier in the day.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Millions of people across the UK continue to struggle with soaring bills as the cost of living crisis persists.With inflation still in double digits at 10.4 per cent having risen unexpectedly in March the cost of goods in supermarket aisles and on high street shelves remains high, stretching household budgets after a long winter of expensive energy bills.
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