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fromNew York Focus
1 day ago

Adams Quietly Uses Free Internet at NYCHA to Expand Police...

New York Focus's reporting has directly influenced lawsuits, spurred legislation, and led to the rescission of harmful statewide policies concerning the criminal justice system in New York.
NYC politics
#medicaid
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

I'm a Brooklyn ER Doctor And Lives Are on The Line

Proposed cuts to Medicaid threaten lives and destabilize essential healthcare services for millions, especially vulnerable populations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

I'm a Brooklyn ER Doctor And Lives Are on The Line

Proposed cuts to Medicaid threaten lives and destabilize essential healthcare services for millions, especially vulnerable populations.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

VC firms aren't putting as much money into climate tech-but some investors see new opportunity

Venture capital investment in climate tech fell to $37.8 billion in 2024, down nearly 40% from 2021's high.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Canada news

N.H. man, a legal U.S. resident since age 3, reportedly denied reentry from Canada at border

US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Just How Bad Is Trump's New Travel Ban?

Trump's new travel ban restricts entry from twelve countries, reminiscent of the 2017 Muslim ban.
The implementation of previous bans caused immediate chaos for affected travelers.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Canada news

N.H. man, a legal U.S. resident since age 3, reportedly denied reentry from Canada at border

US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Just How Bad Is Trump's New Travel Ban?

Trump's new travel ban restricts entry from twelve countries, reminiscent of the 2017 Muslim ban.
The implementation of previous bans caused immediate chaos for affected travelers.
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Hospital M&A Has Hit the Brakes - But Activity Could Pick Up in the Second Half of 2025 - MedCity News

Hospital M&A activity decreased significantly in early 2025 due to economic uncertainty, with only five transactions in Q1.
#electric-vehicles
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The True Price of Crime in America: What Taxpayers Are Really Paying For - Social Media Explorer

Spending on crime response varies dramatically from one state to another. For instance, California spends significantly more than states with less crime or smaller populations.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Black Students Still Receive More Punishment in Schools

Black students were approximately 3.6 times more likely to be suspended out of school, 2.5 times more likely to be suspended in school, and 3.4 times more likely to be expelled compared to white students.
Social justice
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Children's Hospital Los Angeles halts transgender care under pressure from Trump

Children's Hospital Los Angeles will close its trans health program due to pressures from the Trump administration, impacting nearly 3,000 families.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US attacks on science and research a great gift' to China on artificial intelligence, former OpenAI board member says

The U.S. targeting of academic research and international students bolsters China's AI competitiveness, according to Helen Toner.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Former SSA Chief: "Elon Musk Is the Biggest Fraud, Not Social Security"

An internal document from the Trump administration reveals that anti-fraud checks at the Social Security agency found only two improper benefit claims out of 110,000.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds

Stable research funding leads to more innovation.
Reducing active grants may hinder scientific progress.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The future of America's biggest safety net is in the hands of a career bureaucrat and a hard-charging finance titan

The Social Security Administration's future leadership transitions may drastically impact benefits for millions.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

We Are in Our Hero Era - San Francisco Bay Times

Community leaders emphasize urgent need for advocacy against escalating attacks on health and social programs by the current administration.
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