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#homelessness
fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Newsom's Office Blasts Trump's Homelessness Order As a Harmful 'Imitation' | KQED

fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Newsom's Office Blasts Trump's Homelessness Order As a Harmful 'Imitation' | KQED

NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYPD removed 27K homeless people from the streets last year - mostly in Manhattan

Police displaced over 27,000 homeless individuals in NYC within nine months, but outcomes of these actions remain unclear.
#education
fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

Richmond School District to Train Staff on ICE Raids Due to Falling Attendance | KQED

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NY to Ban Cell Phones in Schools Beginning This Fall

New York mandates smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools to enhance student focus and minimize distractions.
fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

Richmond School District to Train Staff on ICE Raids Due to Falling Attendance | KQED

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NY to Ban Cell Phones in Schools Beginning This Fall

New York mandates smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools to enhance student focus and minimize distractions.
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

Arielle Roth Confirmed, Will Lead NTIA During BEAD Rollout

Arielle Roth confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, overseeing the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Trump is trying to prop up coal, oil, and gas-but the economics of fossil fuel are failing

Electricity generated from solar power is now 41% cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative, and onshore wind is 53% cheaper. In 2024, renewables helped avoid $467 billion in fossil fuel costs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Will federal budget cuts affect space science?

If the proposed budget cuts to NASA are approved, they would constitute the largest cuts in the agency's history, impacting fundamental science research.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: Merz hails 'new chapter' in German-UK ties DW 07/17/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed a new treaty with the United Kingdom focusing on security, migration, and economic issues, marking a significant diplomatic effort.
Germany news
#immigration
Parenting
fromDefector
1 month ago

An Interview With A Fired Unaccompanied Children Ombuds | Defector

Mary Giovagnoli transitioned from public defense to advocating for unaccompanied children's rights, emphasizing the need for their swift release over detention.
US news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump expands US travel ban to 12 countries; directs investigation into Biden's use of 'auto-pen' during presidency

Trump bans travel from 12 countries citing national security risks and continues immigration crackdown efforts.
US news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump expands US travel ban to 12 countries; directs investigation into Biden's use of 'auto-pen' during presidency

Trump bans travel from 12 countries citing national security risks and continues immigration crackdown efforts.
#migration
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Kids are the canaries in the coal mine': Huge study finds worse childhood obesity, depression, all-around ill health

"The surprising part of the study wasn't any with any single statistic; it was that there's 170 indicators, eight data sources, all showing the same thing: a generalized decline in kids' health."
Public health
#ai-regulation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
US politics

The fight over who gets to regulate AI is far from over

A five-year regulatory freeze amendment on state-level AI legislation was removed from a major bill, raising concerns over AI regulation.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Our data, our decisions, our AI future: why we need an AI Regulation Bill | Computer Weekly

The urgency for AI regulation has increased significantly, yet progress remains stalled. It's crucial to create balanced regulations.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Our data, our decisions, our AI future: why we need an AI Regulation Bill | Computer Weekly

The urgency for AI regulation has increased significantly, yet progress remains stalled. It's crucial to create balanced regulations.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's agenda aims to boost economy for all

Trump's economic agenda aims to boost growth for all Americans by reducing taxes and regulations, benefiting the economy as a whole.
The treatment of the homeless requires empathy and compassion, rather than punitive measures or an 'us versus them' mindset.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's agenda aims to boost economy for all

Trump's economic agenda aims to boost growth for all Americans by reducing taxes and regulations, benefiting the economy as a whole.
The treatment of the homeless requires empathy and compassion, rather than punitive measures or an 'us versus them' mindset.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

FCC Pushes Back Deadlines Meant to Reduce Telecom Rates for Inmates

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has waived deadlines that would have drastically reduced the rates incarcerated people and their families pay for audio and video calls.
US politics
#climate-change
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
SF politics
fromstateline.org
3 months ago

Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay

California wildfires highlight the economic burden of climate change, prompting calls for fossil fuel companies to contribute to recovery costs.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
SF politics
fromstateline.org
3 months ago

Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay

California wildfires highlight the economic burden of climate change, prompting calls for fossil fuel companies to contribute to recovery costs.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany: Asylum-seeker numbers on the rise in 2024 DW 06/30/2025

Asylum-seekers in Germany increased by 4.1% in 2024, reaching 3.3 million, with a significant portion being Ukrainian nationals.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The hidden cost of unpaid care work

Caregiving represents an unseen but critical component of the economy, facing a crisis that demands attention and innovative solutions.
Healthcare
#san-jose
#mental-health
fromKqed
2 months ago
SF parents

California Promised to Boost Mental Health in Schools. Why a Key Program Is Behind Schedule | KQED

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Grit' no substitute for extra mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

Mental health support teams in schools are important, but insufficient to address the complex mental health needs of children.
fromKqed
2 months ago
SF parents

California Promised to Boost Mental Health in Schools. Why a Key Program Is Behind Schedule | KQED

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Grit' no substitute for extra mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

Mental health support teams in schools are important, but insufficient to address the complex mental health needs of children.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

An industrial strategy without tech is no strategy at all | Computer Weekly

The UK government's Industrial Strategy aims to leverage technology for growth amidst economic challenges.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Childcare fees for those paying top rates to be reduced from September

One critical aspect of the new fee cap is that it aims to significantly reduce the financial burden on parents, with a target of €200 per month still in focus.
NYC parents
#civil-rights
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Lander slams mayor's Bitcoin bond idea

City Comptroller Brad Lander opposes Mayor Adams' proposal to sell Bitcoin-enhanced municipal bonds, citing legal and financial concerns.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

$14 billion in U.S. clean energy projects have been canceled or delayed this year

E2 estimates that losses since January have cost 10,000 new clean energy jobs, with over $14 billion in investments canceled or delayed.
European startups
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

What we know and don't know about who will be able to get COVID-19 shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, complicating vaccination access.
NYC parents
#diversity
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Budget Built on Illusion

Budgeting involves trade-offs, an overlooked reality by policymakers prioritizing tax cuts despite rising debt and inflation.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

Washington DC's 500 Most Influential People of 2025

Our selections span the ideological spectrum, and we’ve deliberately avoided including big-name "hired guns" whose influence stems more from communication skills and networks than from genuine policy expertise.
SF politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Thousands to receive GCSE results via app in pilot scheme

The Independent stands committed to delivering quality journalism that is accessible to all, emphasizing the necessity of financial support to maintain robust, on-the-ground reporting.
Higher education
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

The current political climate in the U.S. threatens the integrity and future of the scientific workforce.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour's planning bill threatens protected habitats, says environment watchdog

Keir Starmer's planning bill risks weakening environmental protections for nature and protected sites, according to watchdogs.
#transportation
NYC politics
fromnj
3 months ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes - Streetsblog USA

NYC politics
fromnj
3 months ago

Trump's transportation funding threats creates chaos for N.J. | Opinion

Uncertainty in transportation funding hampers project execution and poses risks to critical infrastructure, particularly in states like New Jersey.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes - Streetsblog USA

OMG science
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

My Week in Westminster at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme

The Royal Society's Pairing Scheme connects scientists with policymakers, facilitating knowledge exchange to enhance environmental policy effectiveness.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

AI leaders urge CA, DE AGs to stop OpenAI for-profit shift

AI experts urge regulators to block OpenAI's restructuring due to concerns over public interest and profit motives.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

The Internet Is Verrry Upset With The Trump Administration's Latest Student Loan Move

The Department of Education will begin referring defaulted student loans to collections, allowing wage garnishment and tax refund withholding.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness won't fix our housing shortage

California's housing shortage drives families away and exacerbates homelessness, leading to punitive city policies instead of proactive solutions.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

Bill introduced to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

A bipartisan bill extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to maintain vital communication for cybersecurity between private and public sectors.
Security leaders stress the importance of CISA for national cybersecurity and threat intelligence sharing.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Cyberspace Solarium Commission turns five years old

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission has significantly influenced U.S. cybersecurity policy, with 80% of its recommendations adopted within five years.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

Bill introduced to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

A bipartisan bill extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to maintain vital communication for cybersecurity between private and public sectors.
Security leaders stress the importance of CISA for national cybersecurity and threat intelligence sharing.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Cyberspace Solarium Commission turns five years old

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission has significantly influenced U.S. cybersecurity policy, with 80% of its recommendations adopted within five years.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

USOPC will not establish transgender athlete eligibility policies before LA 2028, maintaining the responsibility rests with international federations.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Making America's Teeth Rot Again

Fluoride bans could lead to significant public health issues, particularly for disadvantaged children, as seen in regions that previously stopped water fluoridation.
#housing
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Remodel

The Northwest State Giving 0% Interest Loans for New Affordable Home Construction

Remodel
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

The Northwest State Giving 0% Interest Loans for New Affordable Home Construction

Oregon starts financing middle-income housing construction with zero-interest loans to boost homebuilding efforts.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

America's digital infrastructure belongs to you

This digital infrastructure tends to enter the wider public consciousness only when it breaks, which highlights the urgent challenge of convincing policymakers to prioritize its upkeep.
Digital life
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Why German states want to make it cheaper to get a driver's licence

The costly process of obtaining a drivers licence in Germany is prompting state transport ministers to advocate for reduced fees.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Adolescence hard to watch as a dad, Starmer tells creators

The Prime Minister found the Netflix drama 'Adolescence' difficult to watch, emphasizing its societal relevance on the issues of online toxicity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's time to end the toxic and divisive debate on sex and gender

Clear guidance on sex and gender identity is lacking from government, harming individual and societal welfare.
The debate around gender identity must be approached with respect for human rights and dignity.
fromTESLARATI
4 months ago

Tesla arsonist set himself on fire after throwing Molotov cocktail: authorities

We are giving incentives for people to migrate into electric cars, except we will stop giving incentives, financial incentives to buy Tesla.
Toronto startup
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Release of technology secretary's use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

The Freedom of Information Act is causing concerns among officials due to increased scrutiny from disclosures regarding personal and AI-based communications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Stop the boats' slogan was too stark', admits Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak admitted the 'stop the boats' slogan was too stark and failed to effectively convey the complexities of immigration issues.
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