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Gillibrand: Trump's Social Security workforce layoffs will hurt seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by at least 7,000, impacting service delivery for millions of beneficiaries.

SF politics

fromBusiness Insider

2 days ago

The future of America's biggest safety net is in the hands of a career bureaucrat and a hard-charging finance titan

The Social Security Administration's future leadership transitions may drastically impact benefits for millions.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

5 days ago

We Are in Our Hero Era - San Francisco Bay Times

Community leaders emphasize urgent need for advocacy against escalating attacks on health and social programs by the current administration.

OMG science

fromNature

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Lessons from Portugal on effects of cutting research funding

Severe cuts to US research funding have long-lasting consequences on the scientific community.

Environment

EPA Wants to Gut Its Research Team. What Does that Mean for Clean Air and Water Rules?

Eliminating the Office of Research and Development could severely impact environmental regulations and the EPA's scientific integrity.

#trump-administration

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Will I be safe'? Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump's executive orders

Recent policies by the Trump administration are worsening mental health issues among transgender youth.

OMG science

A Science Protest Offers Insight into the Science of Protesting

The March for Science highlighted concerns over federal decisions negatively impacting scientific research and advocacy for science as a collective good.

Right-wing politics

fromPortland Mercury

Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Attacks on Abortion

The Trump administration's actions severely restrict abortion access, putting women's health and safety at risk.

European startups

fromFast Company

How Business Leaders Are Navigating the Trump Administration

Understanding the impact of the Trump administration's policies is crucial for business leaders.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 months ago

This Should Be Illegal': CNN's Phil Mattingly Reports on the Immediate Challenges to Trump's Sweeping Federal Grants Freeze

Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans raises serious questions about its legality and implications on various federal assistance programs.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Oaklandside

How is the Trump administration changing Oakland? Help us keep track

The Trump administration's orders have led to significant restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across various levels of government.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Will I be safe'? Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump's executive orders

Recent policies by the Trump administration are worsening mental health issues among transgender youth.

OMG science

A Science Protest Offers Insight into the Science of Protesting

The March for Science highlighted concerns over federal decisions negatively impacting scientific research and advocacy for science as a collective good.

Right-wing politics

fromPortland Mercury

Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Attacks on Abortion

The Trump administration's actions severely restrict abortion access, putting women's health and safety at risk.

European startups

fromFast Company

How Business Leaders Are Navigating the Trump Administration

Understanding the impact of the Trump administration's policies is crucial for business leaders.

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

This Should Be Illegal': CNN's Phil Mattingly Reports on the Immediate Challenges to Trump's Sweeping Federal Grants Freeze

Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans raises serious questions about its legality and implications on various federal assistance programs.

fromThe Oaklandside

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

How is the Trump administration changing Oakland? Help us keep track

The Trump administration's orders have led to significant restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across various levels of government.

Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites

The Agriculture Department faced a lawsuit for removing climate change information from its website, significantly impacting farmers' access to vital resources.

OMG science

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

fromNature

OMG science

Daily briefing: Climate scientists determined to rise to the challenge of Trump 2.0

Modern humans have superior running abilities compared to ancient relatives due to muscular adaptations for endurance running.

Flawed research is compromising medical systematic reviews, necessitating new measures to enhance trustworthiness.

The impending Trump presidency poses significant challenges for climate policy, impacting scientists and researchers.

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites

The Agriculture Department faced a lawsuit for removing climate change information from its website, significantly impacting farmers' access to vital resources.

OMG science

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

fromNature

OMG science

Daily briefing: Climate scientists determined to rise to the challenge of Trump 2.0

Modern humans have superior running abilities compared to ancient relatives due to muscular adaptations for endurance running.

Flawed research is compromising medical systematic reviews, necessitating new measures to enhance trustworthiness.

The impending Trump presidency poses significant challenges for climate policy, impacting scientists and researchers.

more#climate-change

I've served my country for 20 years': trans military members fear an assault on their rights and their honor

Transgender service members fear a proposed ban that could jeopardize their military careers and national security.

fromPatently-O

Intellectual property law

USPTO's Rapid Policy Shifts Threaten Patent System Stability

The USPTO is facing challenges due to new White House directives that risk exacerbating their backlog and driving away experienced patent professionals.

fromBusiness Insider

Education

For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege

Students have increasingly struggled with reading skills, affecting their ability to focus and comprehend.

The push for new teaching methods emphasizes immediate solutions but may not address root causes in literacy issues.

With Court Victories, Conservatives Push Back on Biden Policies

Biden's executive actions face legal challenges, jeopardizing his presidential legacy and campaign efforts for future candidates.

fromThe Nation

Business

Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust

A majority of voters disapprove of the Biden economy despite efforts to aid the working class, revealing a disconnect between policy intentions and voter sentiment.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

With Court Victories, Conservatives Push Back on Biden Policies

Biden's executive actions face legal challenges, jeopardizing his presidential legacy and campaign efforts for future candidates.

fromThe Nation

Business

Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust

A majority of voters disapprove of the Biden economy despite efforts to aid the working class, revealing a disconnect between policy intentions and voter sentiment.

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Artificial intelligence

Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds

AI is expected to significantly reduce incomes in the music and audiovisual sectors within four years.

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

Claims of 'open' AIs are often open lies, research argues

The rhetoric of 'open' AI primarily concentrates power within the AI sector rather than promoting true competition and scrutiny.

fromwww.dw.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Indonesia's male-heavy Cabinet stokes gender equality debate DW 11/15/2024

Prabowo Subianto's Cabinet highlights significant gender imbalance, with only 5 out of 48 ministers being female, raising concerns about gender representation.

Left-wing politics

fromThe Verge

6 months ago

The pragmatist's guide to the 2024 presidential election

The presidency, although often seen as powerless, holds significant sway over policy and judicial appointments affecting various critical issues.

Artificial intelligence

fromZDNET

7 months ago

Harvard study finds AI-generated papers on Google Scholar - why it matters

AI-generated misinformation in scholarly literature is a growing concern, especially related to critical areas affecting policy.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Business

Brooklyn Delivery Workers Say They Struggle Under New Wage Laws

The new wage law for food delivery workers has led to unexpected negative impacts, reducing hours and earnings for many workers.

fromTipRanks Financial