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fromFortune
1 week ago

Here's how the Fed's Renovation budget ballooned to $2.5 billion

The Federal Reserve's renovation costs have surged to $2.5 billion due to inflation, labor shortages, and preservation challenges.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

The fight over the future of Oakland's $45 million security contract continues

The contract for guarding Oakland's public facilities is worth $45 million, sparking political complexities over vendor selection.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK's Starmer hosts France's Macron for migration talks during state visit

Britain proposed a 'one-in, one-out' deal for asylum seekers on English Channel crossings, which France has declined to sign.
#journalism
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away

Quality journalism is crucial for informed public discourse during times of political and social change.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away

Quality journalism is crucial for informed public discourse during times of political and social change.
more#journalism
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

For all the errors and crises, the blight on Starmer's first year is still the lack of vision | Martin Kettle

Twelve months after Labour's landslide election win, Keir Starmer's government faces political dishevelment and ineptitude, with the welfare reform bill now a meaningless shell.
UK politics
#free-speech
more#free-speech
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Civility May Be a Bridge Too Far for an Angry Society

According to Feinberg, 2023, in Social, Psychological, and Personality Science: "Incivility is both attention-grabbing and morally distasteful, and in line with work showing the primacy of morality, the negative influence moral disapproval has on interest, outweighs any positive influence gained by being attention-grabbing."
Social justice
#immigration
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans for Immigrant Communities

The 2024 New York City mayoral primary features multiple candidates with immigrant backgrounds, highlighting the city's rich immigrant history.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans for Immigrant Communities

The 2024 New York City mayoral primary features multiple candidates with immigrant backgrounds, highlighting the city's rich immigrant history.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

more#immigration
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Nearly a year after S.F. homeless sweeps began, what's changed?

Mayor Daniel Lurie focuses on policing addiction and transforming responses to homelessness in San Francisco during his early administration.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket 06.03.25 - Above the Law

The recent lawsuit settlement concerning rent inflation in DC, amounting to $1 million, could provide temporary relief for tenants affected by skyrocketing housing costs.
DC food
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama's House passed three anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including a broader 'Don't Say Gay' law and restrictions on drag performances.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama's House passed three anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including a broader 'Don't Say Gay' law and restrictions on drag performances.
more#lgbtq
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Kristi Noem Thinks Habeas Corpus Is A Deportation Spell - Above the Law

The handling of constitutional issues by non-lawyers raises concerns about legal understanding and governance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Migration is not always a story of suffering': the Dutch museum telling the full story of global diaspora

A new museum in Rotterdam opens, focusing on migration's historical and contemporary significance amidst rising political tensions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What does the future look like for Palestinians in Gaza?

Gaza's reconstruction faces challenges due to leadership vacuum and ongoing blockade, raising questions about future stability.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana reflects on her decision to have an abortion, understanding that, after careful consideration and grappling with the challenges of motherhood, she was not ready for another child.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office

Over half of ministers of state have no legally assigned responsibilities, indicating delays in delegation and role definition within the government.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Pulls Surgeon General Nominee After Laura Loomer Calls for Fox Alum's Head

Trump withdrew Janette Nesheiwat's Surgeon General nomination following Loomer's social media attacks.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California's high-speed train to lose federal funding, Trump says

This government is not going to pay. The California High-Speed Rail project, which was projected to cost $33 billion, has ballooned to an estimated $128 billion.
SF politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

David Tennant Criticized J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Behavior

David Tennant criticized J.K. Rowling's anti-trans remarks and shared his personal motivation for supporting trans rights during a recent interview.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

FCC Boss Brendan Carr Whines About Accurate Comcast/NBC Reporting That Made Donald Trump Sad - Above the Law

Brendan Carr's FCC focus on retaliatory actions against media outlets highlights a misdirection from pressing telecom issues.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia traumatized' by threats in prison, Maryland senator says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported, faces threats in prison after being held without contact for weeks, traumatized by his experience.
Healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans on Medicaid are unaware their insurance is from the program due to varying state names and private insurance involvement.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

Saturday's protests appeared to be the most widespread to date of Trump's second term, with over 1,300 'Hands Off' rallies taking place across the country.
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

One of These Progressives Could Be New York's Next Mayor

Candidates in the NYC mayoral race united around affordability and leadership issues during a forum with The Nation and the Working Families Party.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Track and feud: Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years. Will this one stick?

Brisbane's Olympic stadium plans face significant challenges due to changed climate, construction issues, and community opposition.
Major League Baseball
fromMcCovey Chronicles
4 months ago

Department of Defense further embarrasses itself with shameful Jackie Robinson debacle

The Pentagon's removal and subsequent restoration of Jackie Robinson's article reflects ongoing tensions around diversity and historical representation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Disabled people to get right to try' work without risk of losing benefits

The Independent seeks to provide accessible journalism while addressing pressing issues like welfare reform for disabled individuals.
Law
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC via video link

Duterte appeared via video link at the ICC in The Hague, facing murder charges related to his drug war policies.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Erica Pan, a bad week for Christina Corpus

Bird flu outbreak in California is declining, with no new human cases since January.
San Mateo County sheriff Christina Corpus faces removal over allegations of misconduct.
Governor Gavin Newsom adopts a centrist stance ahead of a possible presidential run.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer's Victim

Authorities confirmed the identification of Morgan Beatrice Harris's remains among those of a serial killer's victims, highlighting ongoing violence against Indigenous women.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A chilling effect': is Hollywood too scared to touch hot-button documentaries?

The documentary No Other Land faces significant distribution challenges despite critical acclaim, highlighting a risk-averse climate around politically charged films.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Berlin film festival 2025 roundup a new boss, a flawless fairytale and Ethan Hawke's finest hour

Berlinale 2025 navigates political tension and a hostile climate to promote its traditional values against the rise of the far right.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Two Attacked With Baseball Bat In Tenderloin

Business owners on Presidio property express anxiety about the future after Trump's executive order regarding the Presidio Trust, which they perceive as a partisan and petty move.
SF politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.20.25 - Above the Law

The Ninth Circuit upheld the ruling against Trump's birthright citizenship order, emphasizing the importance of legal precedent.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025

The article connects the emergence of non-mainstream metal music with important socio-political issues, emphasizing art's power to reflect societal rage and despair.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Montana Republican's bill would charge parents of trans kids with child abuse

Montana's SB 164 criminalizes gender-affirming care for trans youth, highlighting ongoing political tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the state.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | A New Fear in Schools: Will ICE Agents Come?

Teachers' responsibilities are increasing with the threat of ICE raids in schools, compounding an already alarming teacher shortage.
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