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www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

South Austin neighbors say homeless encampment brings hazardous conditions

AUSTIN, Texas  A South Austin neighborhood with nearby homeless encampments is left wondering what more it can do after reports to 311, 911 and emails to the district's councilmembers provided no help."We just called to do what we could to see it getting taken care of, but no one really did anything," said Kayvon Rashidi, a South Austin resident.
BBC News
1 year ago
Health

Magic-mushroom drug can treat severe depression, trial suggests

A drug based on a compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms can improve the symptoms of severe depression for up to 12 weeks, a trial shows.A 25mg tablet of psilocybin puts patients in a dreamlike state, making psychological therapy more likely to succeed.But the short-term side-effects could be frightening and support must always be on hand, the researchers said.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Marketing

Interest in dangerous 'NyQuil chicken' videos surged after US agency warning

Most related content on TikTok shows people reacting with outrage to the same video of a person cooking chicken in NyQuil, TechCrunch reports.It's unclear to what extent users sharing content about the phenomenon actually participated in a "trend".The FDA issued a statement on 15 September warning of social media videos encouraging people to cook chicken in NyQuil: "The challenge sounds silly and unappetizing - and it is.Interest in NyQuil chicken appears to have substantially increased after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the "recent social media video challenge" that drew widespread media coverage.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Amtrak and BNSF Railway sue dump truck owner after fatal Missouri train crash

Amtrak and BNSF Railway have filed a federal lawsuit claiming a Missouri company's negligence led to a train crash and derailment Monday that killed four people, including the company's dump truck driver.
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San Francisco
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Why are self-driving cars exempt from traffic tickets in San Francisco?

Autonomous vehicles in San Francisco are exempt from traffic tickets if there is nobody in the driver's seat.
California law has not caught up to autonomous vehicles, creating legal and safety concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Why are self-driving cars exempt from traffic tickets in San Francisco?

Autonomous vehicles in San Francisco are exempt from traffic tickets if there is nobody in the driver's seat.
California law has not caught up to autonomous vehicles, creating legal and safety concerns. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Cars

Why are self-driving cars exempt from traffic tickets in San Francisco?

Autonomous vehicles in San Francisco are exempt from traffic tickets if there is nobody in the driver's seat.
California law has not caught up to autonomous vehicles, creating legal and safety concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Grenfell families left in limbo' lash out at delays to decision on demolition

Residents and bereaved families are in limbo over the future of Grenfell Tower after a new maintenance contract was awarded until 2027.
Demolition of the tower has been recommended to start no later than May 2022 due to safety concerns and the risk of further deterioration.
Spending on the tower site has been about 25m a year and residents feel trapped by the indecision. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

MP Mike Freer says he fears for his life after office targeted in suspected arson attack

Conservative MP Mike Freer has resigned from his post as equalities minister due to fears for his safety following a suspected arson attack on his parliamentary office in north London.
Freer, who is not Jewish but represents a constituency with a large Jewish community, believes the attack may be related to his pro-Israel views. [ more ]
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

Londoners have been told to stay away from these areas on New Year's Eve

People are being 'actively discouraged' from going to some iconic landmarks
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Rate of violent crime on CTA trains was down in 2023, but still higher than pre-pandemic levels

The rate of violent crime on CTA trains continued to drop in 2023, years after it spiked when the pandemic emptied trains of many riders.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

High Temperatures Close Schools in Several U.S. Cities

High heat shut down schools in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Pittsburgh on Thursday, forcing students and teachers to stay at home in the face of rising temperatures and inadequate air conditioning.In Detroit, the conditions led administrators to close that city's schools three hours earlier than usual on Thursday, and similar plans were in place for Friday for the city's 53,000 students.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teacher Enoch Burke had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender'

Irish teacher Enoch Burke had tears in his eyes and appeared flustered after students at the school he taught at were briefed on gender issues, a Dublin court heard.The High Court also heard that the school had concerns about further protests from Mr Burke, which was among the reasons he was placed on paid administrative pending the conclusion of a disciplinary process initiated against him.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

School had concerns about further protests from teacher Enoch Burke, court told

Concerns about further protests from Irish teacher Enoch Burke were among the reasons he was placed on paid administrative leave by the board of the school he was employed at, a Dublin court has heard.The information was shared during the second day of witness testimony in the High Court, which continued without Mr Burke or a legal representative for him being present.
www.chicoer.com
1 year ago
Education

Chico State suspends biology professor who allegedly threatened colleagues who complained of his student affair

Chico State suspended biology Professor David Stachura Friday afternoon, a day after EdSoruce reported he had allegedly threatened to shoot two female colleagues who cooperated in an investigation that found he had a sexual affair with a graduate student in violation of university policy.In a message to the campus, University President Gayle Hutchinson said she placed Stachura on immediate leave so we can finish the semester without further disruptions.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Education

County bans all volleyball games with school because a trans student is on their team

Nearly two months after a North Carolina girls' high school volleyball game resulted in a one team's player being "forcefully struck" by a spiked ball, and later a ban on playing any more games with the opposing team, a school board's meeting notes reveal the opposing team's high school is being barred from competing against county schools for allowing a transgender girl to play on their team.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Sheridan College closes Oakville campus, cancels classes due to 'safety concern' in the area | CBC News

Sheridan College says it's closed down its Oakville Campus on 1430 Trafalgar Road due to a 'safety concern' raised by Halton Regional Police.(Sheridan College Newsroom) Sheridan College says it's closed its Oakville campus for the rest of Saturday as a result of a "safety concern" in the area identified by Halton Regional Police.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Botanic flooring by Bolon among new products on Dezeen Showroom

Dezeen Showroom: woven flooring designed to have a three-dimensional textile effect is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Inmates faced 'terrifying' strip search at gunpoint in L.A. jail, lawsuit says

The inmates at Men's Central Jail said they were ordered out of their cells and told to remove their clothes.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Here's how Boston can help if the T shuts down for long repairs, says Mayor Wu

"It never seems like we're getting anywhere."
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