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Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Christophe Galfard, physicist: I think there is more life in space than we think'

Human imagination and discoveries make the universe's vastness comprehensible, while science indicates the observable universe has a history and a beginning beyond current instruments.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor steels city for Arctic temperatures as New York sees coldest night of winter

Mayor Zohran Mamdani led a public-awareness push urging New Yorkers to stay indoors, check on neighbors, and use warming centers during extreme cold.
Science
fromKqed
1 month ago

Historic Lick Observatory Faces Long Road to Recovery After Christmas Storm | KQED

A powerful winter storm tore off a 2- to 3-ton shutter at Lick Observatory, severely damaging the Great Refractor and forcing an indefinite closure while repairs are assessed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Speaker hopes decked halls of Queen's Park will draw more visitors | CBC News

Queen's Park has expanded its Christmas decorations and lighting to make the legislature more open, accessible and inviting to visitors.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Riders urge MTA to release another draft of Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign

There are days where I'm in pain [doing] that walking, plus packages will be that much rougher for me, you know, to walk that extra two or three blocks,
New York City
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

Millions, including 42 million SNAP recipients, face potential loss or delay of food and nutrition aid during the federal government shutdown.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Meet the politician on a mission to make Parisians love rats

A Paris deputy mayor promotes coexistence with urban rats through a pet rat, public outreach, and advocacy for humane rodent control.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

City Hall Pauses Upper West Side 'Smart Curb' Parking Reforms Amid Predictable Driver Backlash - Streetsblog New York City

The city halted conversion of 70 Upper West Side curbside spots to metered parking and ordered removal of new signs pending more public input.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Reconnecting' defence with society: the public outreach aims behind UK's army cadet drive

Army cadets are being revitalized to connect the armed forces with society and improve youth understanding of defense.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Follow-up on Valencia: Did SFMTA Cut Corners on the Corners? - Streetsblog San Francisco

Valencia Street's bike lanes have significant discrepancies between approved designs and actual installations, risking cyclist safety.
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