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fromEngadget
5 hours ago

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

The 'Stop Killing Games' petition has achieved one million signatures to advocate for legislation protecting video game access.
Video games
#electric-vehicles
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Big Beautiful Bill Has Seniors On Track for the Largest Tax Break in U.S. History

Retirees could see hundreds of dollars more in after tax income thanks to the legislation.
US politics
#trump-administration
#california
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
California

California Wants To Build More Homes-It Rolled Back a Landmark Environmental Law To Do So

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
California

California Wants To Build More Homes-It Rolled Back a Landmark Environmental Law To Do So

#civil-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on proscribing Palestine Action: blurring civil disobedience and terrorism is a dangerous step | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on proscribing Palestine Action: blurring civil disobedience and terrorism is a dangerous step | Editorial

#immigration
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
US politics

Congressman Dan Goldman looks to block funds in Big, Beautiful Bill' from being used to stop ICE facility inspections | amNewYork

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

Trump Says Radical Right' Won't Be Happy' With His Plan to Allow Migrants to Stay in Country: But They'll Understand'

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
US politics

Congressman Dan Goldman looks to block funds in Big, Beautiful Bill' from being used to stop ICE facility inspections | amNewYork

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

Trump Says Radical Right' Won't Be Happy' With His Plan to Allow Migrants to Stay in Country: But They'll Understand'

#social-security
fromTruthout
2 days ago
US politics

Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program's Finances

fromTruthout
2 days ago
US politics

Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program's Finances

fromRAIN News
3 days ago

RAIN Notes: July 3

AM radio has long been a trusted source of emergency information, providing real-time updates when other communications platforms fail. Recent disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires and hurricanes in the southeast underscore AM radio's unique role in delivering evacuation orders, emergency alerts and recovery information under the most challenging conditions.
Music
#medicaid
fromGothamist
4 days ago
US politics

Trump's tax and spending megabill is bad news for New York hospitals, officials say

fromWIRED
3 days ago
US politics

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

fromGothamist
4 days ago
US politics

Trump's tax and spending megabill is bad news for New York hospitals, officials say

fromWIRED
3 days ago
US politics

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour's first year: from voter opinion to market reaction in charts

Labour's popularity has significantly declined in the past year, especially after the Reform party's successes.
UK politics
#animal-welfare
fromJezebel
2 days ago

If John Fetterman Hates His Job So Much, He Can Simply Quit

Fetterman expressed frustration over having to be present for a late vote, stating, "Oh my God, I just want to go home. I've already my, I've missed our entire trip to the beach." His comments reflect a larger sentiment that work commitments interfere with personal time.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

'I don't trust it, I don't like it': Lawmakers sound off on why they don't use AI

Some lawmakers have yet to adopt AI chatbots, fearing 'hallucination' risks and the degradation of their own thinking skills. One commented, 'I still like to compose original thoughts.'
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hong Kong code of conduct will oblige legislators to sincerely support' Beijing

The new code of conduct in Hong Kong mandates that legislators must sincerely support Beijing's jurisdiction and prohibits actions that might vilify the government.
US politics
#trump
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

13 arts and culture groups in line for $8.275 million in funding as Oregon Legislature's 2025 session ends * Oregon ArtsWatch

Thirteen arts and culture organizations in Oregon are set to receive $8.275 million in funding, with amounts ranging from $150,000 to $2 million for various projects.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

This is draconian': Trump's big bill expected to bring more hunger, sickness, homelessness to Berkeley

Over half a million people, or about 30% of the population, in Alameda County are enrolled in Medi-Cal, while about 10%, or 170,000 people receive benefits through CalFresh.
Food & drink
fromwww.esquire.com
3 days ago

The Big, Beautiful Bill Passed. House Republicans Cheered.

Millions of their fellow citizens will go hungry, and that millions of their fellow citizens will sicken and (likely) die, and that the United States will do nothing about the climate crisis.
US politics
#tax-reform
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US politics

Leaders of Boston firefighters union back Trump's 'big beautiful bill' in video posted by the White House

fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US politics

Leaders of Boston firefighters union back Trump's 'big beautiful bill' in video posted by the White House

fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill directs Treasury to find a replacement for Direct File

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by House Republicans directs the IRS to study how to replace Direct File, a free online tax filing system.
US politics
#healthcare
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynites urge Malliotakis to reject Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' fearing cuts to Medicaid, social services * Brooklyn Paper

fromsilive
3 days ago
US politics

Rep. Malliotakis holds rare town hall with veterans affairs secretary

fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynites urge Malliotakis to reject Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' fearing cuts to Medicaid, social services * Brooklyn Paper

fromsilive
3 days ago
US politics

Rep. Malliotakis holds rare town hall with veterans affairs secretary

fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Is a Huge Win For the Military Industrial Complex

"Over the last 60 years, the United States has spent more than $350 billion on efforts to develop a defense against nuclear-armed ICBMs. This effort has been plagued by false starts and failures, and none have yet been demonstrated to be effective against a real-world threat... Missile defenses are not a useful or long-term strategy for keeping the U.S. safe from nuclear weapons."
US politics
#politics
#community-safety
#abortion-rights
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Trump's tax bill would send an iconic Smithsonian spacecraft to Texas

Discovery space shuttle may move to Houston pending legislation, despite Smithsonian's estimated $300 million costs associated with the move.
US news
#tax-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Forever chemicals' in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law

The volume of microplastics and potentially harmful forever chemicals in school uniforms should be restricted, as they pose significant risks to children's wellbeing and health.
Public health
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

'None of us ever asked to be part of this kind of club.' Boat-crash families laud new law

We used to pray for her to open her eyes. We used to pray for her to move her thumb. We used to pray for her to just be able to eat.
Public health
#terrorism
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Big Beautiful Bill Will Limit Federal Student Loans, Hoping To Fix A Big Ugly $1.7T Mess - Above the Law

The Senate passed their version of 'The One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which limits federal student loans. Americans owe over $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Park it here! NYC Council advances bill to give trucks designated overnight parking spots

The NYC Council advanced a bill that would give big trucks a big break to park legally overnight in NYC, with overnight parking areas offered in industrial zones.
New York City
#political-influence
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

Oregon arts caucus scores two wins in just-ended legislative session * Oregon ArtsWatch

House Bill 3167, aimed at curbing ticket scalpers, passed both the House and the Senate and was signed by the governor on June 24. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, prohibits the use of software to mass-purchase tickets. It also establishes rules against ticket scamming, making it illegal to operate websites that look similar to official ticket-selling or venue websites with the intent to scam consumers.
Arts
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences

The case against Joshua Dale Brown highlights a severe breach of trust within childcare environments, leading to urgent calls for reform in safety protocols across Australia.
Public health
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