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Privacy technologies
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 day ago

Google Search Removal-Based Demotion Systems Changes From High To Significant Volume

Google has updated its search ranking systems to emphasize 'significant' volume in removal practices, indicating a shift in assessment criteria for content removals.
#austria
more#austria
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromEpicenter NYC
3 days ago

Basement apartments get a legal path in NYC - but only in these 15 neighborhoods - Epicenter NYC

New York State is enabling homeowners to legally rent basement apartments in select districts to improve housing and safety during hurricane season.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromEpicenter NYC
3 days ago

Basement apartments get a legal path in NYC - but only in these 15 neighborhoods - Epicenter NYC

New York State is enabling homeowners to legally rent basement apartments in select districts to improve housing and safety during hurricane season.
more#new-york-city
#community-support
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Fundraising

A GoFundMe for his brother's funeral raised thousands. But he had to fight to get the funds | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Fundraising

A GoFundMe for his brother's funeral raised thousands. But he had to fight to get the funds | CBC News

more#community-support
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
1 month ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
1 month ago

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.
more#mental-health
#us-government
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Commerce rebrands its AI Safety Institute

The U.S. AI Safety Institute is being restructured into the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to enhance AI systems' commercial prospects while maintaining safety.
SF politics
fromDefector
3 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
4 months ago

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.
more#us-government
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Native American concepts of justice differ significantly from mainstream US perspectives, emphasizing the need for inclusion of Native voices in justice conversations.
#social-security
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Millions of legal immigrants' lives upended after social security freeze

Rule change halts automatic issuance of Social Security numbers for legal immigrants, hindering their ability to work.
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Millions of legal immigrants' lives upended after social security freeze

Rule change halts automatic issuance of Social Security numbers for legal immigrants, hindering their ability to work.
more#social-security
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families

Changes to the federal vaccine policy pose serious concerns for pregnant women, children, and adults under 65 regarding COVID-19 vaccination access.
#inclusivity
more#inclusivity
#immigration
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

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

more#immigration
#trump-administration
Information security
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
fromTruthout
4 months ago

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
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

Information security
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
fromTruthout
4 months ago

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
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

more#trump-administration
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hackney scraps 'flawed' disabled parking system

Hackney Council has abandoned its flawed disabled parking scoring system after criticism, which previously denied permits to many residents.
#social-security-administration
more#social-security-administration
LA Kings
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

NWSL: Game should've stopped after King collapse

NWSL will abandon future games in life-threatening medical emergencies following Savy King's collapse.
#education
more#education
#soundcloud
more#soundcloud
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

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.
#women-in-sports
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

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.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

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.
more#women-in-sports
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

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
Soccer (FIFA)
fromeuronews
1 month ago

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
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
#protest
more#protest
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

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.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

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.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

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.
Education
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | More than 100 NYC educators accused of sexual relationships, communications with students as DOE finally mulls a crackdown

Inappropriate educator-student relationships in NYC schools continue to increase, prompting calls for stricter communication rules.
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