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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Expert: Antioch Police Department updates policies to align with national standards

Antioch Police Department updated its policies to enhance transparency and accountability, especially regarding K-9 deployments, exceeding some national standards.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago
Mental health

10 Cannabis Myths You Still Believe-And Why They're Dead Wrong | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Misinformation about cannabis remains prevalent, hindering informed public discourse around its use and benefits.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
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US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

White House Finally Comments On Marijuana Industry

The cannabis industry faces challenges from federal restrictions, hindering growth despite consumer demand and potential benefits.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Courageous Response Must Follow New York's Latest Prison Death

The Youth Justice Innovation Fund aims to prevent youth arrests and promote positive youth development through community-based organizations.
NYC parents
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I Don't Personally Think They're Disabled': House Republican and Doctor Questions His Patients' Medicaid Eligibility

Rep. Murphy questions the eligibility of some Medicaid patients, suggesting systemic issues with disability classification and calling for reforms.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar secures new job with US public relations firm

Penta Group appoints Mr. Varadkar to global advisory board, leveraging his leadership to enhance reputation management amidst complex global challenges.
#social-security
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Elon Musk Criticized for Entitlement Remarks Amid Social Security Overhaul

DOGE's reforms under Elon Musk have led to backlash over potential cuts to Social Security benefits.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Elon Musk Criticized for Entitlement Remarks Amid Social Security Overhaul

DOGE's reforms under Elon Musk have led to backlash over potential cuts to Social Security benefits.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The alternatives to PAIN Act offers a blueprint for change in favor of non-addictive pain medications at parity with opioids | amNewYork

Transformative policy reforms can alleviate the opioid epidemic's impact on families.
Addressing the healthcare system is crucial to preventing addiction caused by medical prescriptions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Angela Rayner insists workers' rights package is ringfenced

Labour's proposed workers' rights reforms aim to enhance protections and stimulate economic growth, despite business pushback.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
2 months ago

Are PhDs losing their lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees

Declining PhD enrolments across several countries signal a need for reform in funding and career opportunities to prevent talent drain.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
Mental health

Opinion: We'll Never Address NYC's Mental Health Crisis Until We Stop Funneling People to Jails & Prisons

Mental health courts in New York are underutilized, failing to provide essential treatment for individuals in crisis.
Miscellaneous
fromBBC News
4 months ago

Channel migrants: Home Office figures in 2024 show 36,816 crossed

The current approach to refugee crossings is failing, leading to tragic losses.
Immediate reform is necessary to ensure safer routes for people fleeing conflict.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Traveling This Holiday Season? Your Therapist May Be Unavailable

Current location limits therapist licensing and access to care.
Political barriers hinder necessary telehealth treatment.
State-based licensing is outdated; modern technology allows for remote care.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Pickering councillor gets most severe pay penalty as council seeks stronger recourse | CBC News

A councillor in Ontario received a 90-day pay suspension for unacceptable behavior, prompting calls for stricter regulations on council conduct.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
San Francisco

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Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London politics

'Child deaths need priority in crash probes'

Investigations into traffic deaths involving children should be expedited to provide timely answers and prevent future tragedies.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

UK 'failed citizens' with flawed pandemic plans

Significant flaws in UK pandemic planning led to higher Covid deaths and economic costs.
Report calls for radical reform of systems, criticizes UK's response to the pandemic.
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