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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

I have your back, Rishi Sunak tells farmers at NFU conference

Sunak promises support and changes for farmers
Concerns over food security and trade deals affecting farmers [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Migrants Face Cold, Perilous Crossing From Canada to New York

Migrant family seeking shelter detained by Border Patrol
Rural areas along the border facing challenges with migrants [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Protests continue across Europe as politicians grapple with farmers' anger Europe live

Farmers in Europe are protesting and calling for fair conditions and support from the EU agricultural policies.
The European parliament is debating empowering farmers and rural communities, and the need for a thorough reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Parenting

Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities

Access to quality child care programs in rural areas is limited, leading to child care deserts.
The pandemic-era funding support for child care programs has helped expand capacity, but sustainability is a concern without continued support. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Who got hit hardest in 2023's epic floods? The people who grow your food

Poor rural communities in California sustained significant damage and lasting effects from the floods in 2023.
Inadequate maintenance and delayed improvements by local districts and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contributed to the severity of the flooding in these areas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

I have your back, Rishi Sunak tells farmers at NFU conference

Sunak promises support and changes for farmers
Concerns over food security and trade deals affecting farmers [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Migrants Face Cold, Perilous Crossing From Canada to New York

Migrant family seeking shelter detained by Border Patrol
Rural areas along the border facing challenges with migrants [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Protests continue across Europe as politicians grapple with farmers' anger Europe live

Farmers in Europe are protesting and calling for fair conditions and support from the EU agricultural policies.
The European parliament is debating empowering farmers and rural communities, and the need for a thorough reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Parenting

Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities

Access to quality child care programs in rural areas is limited, leading to child care deserts.
The pandemic-era funding support for child care programs has helped expand capacity, but sustainability is a concern without continued support. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Who got hit hardest in 2023's epic floods? The people who grow your food

Poor rural communities in California sustained significant damage and lasting effects from the floods in 2023.
Inadequate maintenance and delayed improvements by local districts and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contributed to the severity of the flooding in these areas. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Public health

More than 40 California hospitals closed maternity wards in a decade. Is yours one of them?

Maternity ward closures are driven by high costs, inflation, labor shortages, and declining birth rates.
Both urban and rural communities are experiencing closures, with Los Angeles County seeing the most closures. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Chicago Bears

Biden admin plan to release 7 grizzly bears annually near rural communities faces widespread backlash: 'Broad diet means they can harm anyone'

Livestock and agriculture industry groups oppose the Biden administration's plan to release grizzly bears near rural communities in Washington.
They argue that releasing grizzly bears would be detrimental to their members, threaten public safety, and jeopardize conservation efforts.
Opponents highlight the aggressive nature of grizzly bears and the potential harm they could cause to livestock producers. [ more ]
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