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#policy-change

SoundCloud Backtracks on AI and Changes Policies After Artist Outrage

SoundCloud requires artist opt-ins for AI training using their music after backlash.

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

SoundCloud backtracks on AI-related terms of use updates | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

SoundCloud Backtracks on AI and Changes Policies After Artist Outrage

SoundCloud requires artist opt-ins for AI training using their music after backlash.

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Artificial intelligence

SoundCloud backtracks on AI-related terms of use updates | TechCrunch

Driver's license renewal rules are changing in Miami - Five things to know

Florida limits driver's license validity for legal immigrants to one year, increasing DMV visits.

The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women

Sophie Power transformed her passion for ultramarathon running into advocacy for maternal rights in sports, leading to important policy changes.

fromwww.dw.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Transgender women barred from English women's football DW 05/01/2025

Women in technology

fromwww.bbc.com

The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women

Sophie Power transformed her passion for ultramarathon running into advocacy for maternal rights in sports, leading to important policy changes.

fromwww.dw.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Transgender women barred from English women's football DW 05/01/2025

more#women-in-sports

fromAustin Monitor

Austin arts groups facing budget cuts after cancellation of NEA grants - Austin Monitor

"Without the $30,000 there's just no way. I waited because I had to be sure it wasn't spam, then I had to verify it."

Non-profit organizations

NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

New York schools will ban smartphone use during school hours to combat distractions and social media addiction.

Mental health

fromThe Mercury News

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.

fromPsychology Today

6 months ago

5 Steps Toward Ending Military Suicides

Military suicides are on the rise, necessitating urgent intervention and policy changes.

Mental health

Just 3% of domestic abusers charged after victim driven to suicide, figures show

NYC parents

3 weeks ago

NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

New York schools will ban smartphone use during school hours to combat distractions and social media addiction.

Mental health

fromThe Mercury News

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.

fromPsychology Today

6 months ago

5 Steps Toward Ending Military Suicides

Military suicides are on the rise, necessitating urgent intervention and policy changes.

Mental health

Just 3% of domestic abusers charged after victim driven to suicide, figures show

FA to ban transgender women from women's football in England

The FA prohibits transgender women from competing in women's football in England due to a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Alternative medicine

3 weeks ago

One of the Largest Health Insurers Is Making It Harder to Get Asthma Medicine

Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield's policy change pushes patients to self-administer asthma medication Xolair, raising safety and accessibility concerns.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its woke AI' efforts

Tech companies are facing new scrutiny over AI diversity, equity, and inclusion practices amid changing political priorities.

#education

SF parents

Cork schools and Bishop clash over Communion celebrations

4 weeks ago

UK politics

Secondary teachers to ballot for industrial action if talks fail on controversial senior cycle changes

SF parents

Cork schools and Bishop clash over Communion celebrations

Alternative transportation

4 weeks ago

UK politics

Secondary teachers to ballot for industrial action if talks fail on controversial senior cycle changes

more#education

#new-york-city

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NYC moves to allow mopeds on Brooklyn, Queensboro bridges

Proposed rule change would legally allow moped riders on two key NYC bridges, addressing safety and congestion issues.

fromStreetsblog

It's Official: Mayoral Candidate Adrienne Adams Decimated Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City

New city rules drastically limit curbside dining, reducing authorized restaurants from thousands to only 600 as outdoor dining resumes.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Alternative transportation

NYC politics

Final hurdle cleared to legalize jaywalking

fromGothamist

NYC moves to allow mopeds on Brooklyn, Queensboro bridges

Proposed rule change would legally allow moped riders on two key NYC bridges, addressing safety and congestion issues.

fromStreetsblog

It's Official: Mayoral Candidate Adrienne Adams Decimated Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City

New city rules drastically limit curbside dining, reducing authorized restaurants from thousands to only 600 as outdoor dining resumes.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Final hurdle cleared to legalize jaywalking

Jaywalking will soon be legal in NYC, combating disproportionate enforcement against Black and Latino individuals.

more#new-york-city

#protest

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Is There Any Point to Protesting in Trump's Second Term? - Washingtonian

Protests can influence government actions even if they don't lead to immediate policy changes.

NYC parents

Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Is There Any Point to Protesting in Trump's Second Term? - Washingtonian

Protests can influence government actions even if they don't lead to immediate policy changes.

NYC parents

Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting

more#protest

fromThe Walrus

Who Needs a Gender Equality Minister? Apparently, Not Carney | The Walrus

"I wrote: 'Listen folks, as of today we don't have a minister for WAGE.' That's when the rage started."

Canada news

#immigration

Washington DC

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Trump wins a battle in Washington: DC no longer wants to define itself as a sanctuary city'

DC's stance on sanctuary status has changed under Trump's pressure, signaling vulnerability to federal immigration enforcement.

US news

As the Border Wars Recede, a Park on the Rio Grande Reopens to the Public

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Trump Administration to Revoke Legal Status For Some Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans And Venezuelans

Washington DC

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump wins a battle in Washington: DC no longer wants to define itself as a sanctuary city'

DC's stance on sanctuary status has changed under Trump's pressure, signaling vulnerability to federal immigration enforcement.

US news

As the Border Wars Recede, a Park on the Rio Grande Reopens to the Public

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Trump Administration to Revoke Legal Status For Some Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans And Venezuelans

more#immigration

fromwww.theguardian.com

DWP to overhaul carer's allowance checks after overpayment scandal

Ministers have announced an overhaul of the way carer's allowance overpayments are checked, aiming to fix a flawed system that has left many in severe debt.

UK news

Privacy professionals

fromwww.theguardian.com

US air force reverses ban on pronouns in email signatures and websites

The US Air Force has lifted its ban on pronouns in professional communications, complying with federal law and the latest defense policy bill.

#trump-administration

Information security

DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

UC to no longer require diversity statements in faculty hiring

UC will no longer require diversity statements for faculty applicants, responding to political pressures regarding funding.

Judge Permanently Bars N.I.H. From Limiting Medical Research Funding

A federal judge permanently barred funding limits on NIH research, restoring billions in grants and signaling an ongoing legal battle over the Trump administration's policy.

Left-wing politics

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Prepare to Fire Workers in DEI Programs

Trump's executive orders dismiss evidence supporting DEI and erroneously claim that these efforts lead to increased prejudice.

fromemptywheel

Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

fromArs Technica

Black Lives Matter

NASA moves swiftly to end DEI programs, ask employees to "report" violations

Information security

DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

UC to no longer require diversity statements in faculty hiring

UC will no longer require diversity statements for faculty applicants, responding to political pressures regarding funding.

Judge Permanently Bars N.I.H. From Limiting Medical Research Funding

A federal judge permanently barred funding limits on NIH research, restoring billions in grants and signaling an ongoing legal battle over the Trump administration's policy.

Left-wing politics

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Prepare to Fire Workers in DEI Programs

Trump's executive orders dismiss evidence supporting DEI and erroneously claim that these efforts lead to increased prejudice.

fromemptywheel

Privacy professionals

How a (Thus Far Unsuccessful) Lawsuit Caused Elon Musk's OPM Email to Faceplant - emptywheel

fromArs Technica

more#trump-administration

Black Lives Matter

NASA moves swiftly to end DEI programs, ask employees to "report" violations

fromwww.npr.org

Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The VA will terminate a successful mortgage rescue program that supported veterans facing home loss, creating uncertainty for those still in need.

DVSA confirms major new rule for driving tests in 2025

Beginning April 8, 2024, learner drivers in the UK must notify the DVSA of changes or cancellations to their driving tests at least 10 working days in advance, improving appointment accessibility.

UK news

US politics

fromBuzzFeed

People Are Shocked After The Trump Admin Removed A Ban On "Segregated Facilities" In Federal Contracts

Trump's executive order reshuffled diversity and inclusion policies by revoking a longstanding non-discrimination order.

Digital life

Millions Will Face Benefit Delays and Other Hurdles as Social Security Ends Phone Verification

The SSA will cease phone verification to reduce fraud, complicating access for many beneficiaries.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | FDNY issues policy barring bosses from dating underlings after string of sexual harassment scandals - including one involving 'Jersey Shore' star

FDNY implements a ban on romantic relationships between supervisors and subordinates to mitigate harassment.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Federal judge stops homeless encampment sweep for Vallejo woman as other cities expand restrictions

Advocates are challenging cities' criminalization of homelessness through legal action, highlighting systemic inadequacies in shelter availability.

fromStreetsblog

NYPD 'No-Chase' Policy Working But Too Late to Save 'Hawk' Hughley - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD has significantly cut high-speed chases by 85% in just over a month, improving street safety.

Why Bully The National Park Service? | Defector

New directives from the U.S. Department of the Interior create operational chaos for the National Park Service, impacting essential spending.

fromTheregister

Musk's move fast mantra won't work in US government

Elon Musk's influence on US government is ushering in radical changes in work culture, emphasizing a tech-driven approach that may conflict with established norms.

SF politics

fromDefector

Why Bully The National Park Service? | Defector

New directives from the U.S. Department of the Interior create operational chaos for the National Park Service, impacting essential spending.

fromTheregister

Musk's move fast mantra won't work in US government

Elon Musk's influence on US government is ushering in radical changes in work culture, emphasizing a tech-driven approach that may conflict with established norms.

Archimedes Banya Gets Social Media Uproar After Banning Trans Women From Women's Day'

Archimedes Banya introduced separate nights for women after backlash over its trans women ban, reflecting ongoing debates on trans rights and inclusivity.

UK politics

fromwww.worcesternews.co.uk

Tory claims farmer tax making some weigh if they can afford elderly relatives to live

Families are concerned about inheritance tax implications for elderly relatives after April 2026 due to proposed legislative changes.

UK politics

Every home in England could have 4 different bins soon under new rules

England will adopt a simplified recycling bin system with four containers by March 2025.

Higher education

fromwww.thelocal.se

How Sweden could change its school grades

The inquiry suggests replacing the A-F grading system with a 1-10 scale to mitigate the negative impacts of failing grades on students.

Education

fromNew York Post