President Trump signed into law a bill prohibiting credit reporting firms from selling mortgage applicant information to lenders who then barrage those same consumers with unwanted solicitations. The post ABA-backed bill to ban abusive trigger leads signed into law appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
The Appropriations Committees in both houses of Congress have passed fiscal year 2026 funding bills for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (combined with funding for the Department of […]| Housing Assistance Council
Flatbush Avenue is getting faster (and safer). Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Friday announced work will begin this fall on center-running bus lanes along the busy Brooklyn corridor, from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. The overhaul aims to speed up trips for 132,000 daily riders, where buses now average less than 4 [...] The post Flatbush Avenue redesign to begin this fall first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
Though details remain unclear, federal officials have already begun preliminary talks on Trump taking control of the 9/11 Memorial.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is unveiling a new policy agenda that details the critical actions that local, state and federal| Solar Power World
A longtime friend texted me this past weekend. “News said there’s a heatwave in Portland. I checked the weather app and it just seems like ‘normal’ Texas temperatures.” He lives on the east coast and has never visited Oregon. This is my second summer in Portland since I moved here from Austin. “So many ppl up here don’t have ...| Oregon Environmental Council
China–U.S. West Coast spot rates are down 68% from June, signaling an earlier, truncated peak season. Importers are pulling back amid tariff whiplash and softer demand. The post ABA DataBank: Trade policy weighs on shipping rates appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
A call for banning medical cannabis flowers in Germany is being met with pushback from a coalition of medical cannabis trade associations.| International Cannabis Business Conference
Independence of monetary policy is a critical element for the Federal Reserve’s success, economist Stephen Miran said during his nomination hearing for an open seat on the Fed board. The post Fed nominee Miran stresses central bank independence appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
The House Homeland Security Committee advanced legislation to extend an existing law that enables the federal government to share real-time information about cyberthreats with the private sector. The post House committee advances ABA-backed cybersecurity bill appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Join us for an insightful session exploring the current landscape of jurisdictional adoption of sustainability standards, with a particular focus…| United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative
The post 2026 UN Water Conference: Water Solutions for MENA appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
There were many new initiatives for peer review at this ACL’23, and we present our report on how all this worked. For the first time, it became an official part of the proceedings - so as to provide context for the final program and to make it easier for future chairs and organizers to find this data. The goal is also to improve transparency in the decision process.| ACL 2023
One of frequent complaints at the past conferences was that solid work was rejected for not being “surprising”/”novel”/”too niche”/etc, based on reviewers’ rather subjective views. This is difficult to combat because in a system in which the reviewer provides a single recommendation score, such subjective preferences are inevitably tangled with judgements on the other aspects of the paper.| ACL 2023
Text generation models have been long available, and they are powering many existing tools assisting with input or the linguistic form of the text, like predictive keyboards or language checkers. However, the latest generation of models, exemplified by chatGPT and Galactica, is widely presented as something that handles both language and content: something that can produce long stretches of text of sufficient quality to serve as drafts of the user’s own work. This development is prompting s...| ACL 2023
Over 100 industry signatories will not support a market structure bill that does not include protections for non-custodial services.| The Rage
“TFI and ARA are submitting comments in support of adding phosphate to the critical minerals list,” Rosenbusch continued. “We also will continue to emphasize with Secretary Burgum and Acting USGS Secretary Sarah Ryker about the essential nature of phosphate. There is no substitute for phosphate in the farmer’s toolbox and adding it to the critical minerals list will help strengthen domestic supply.”| The Fertilizer Institute
Keith’s note: In my earlier rant I mentioned the crap that I have been going through which certainly pales in comparison to what NASA and contractor employees have to endure as their dream jobs are stripped away for no reason other than to meet a body count quota. I am pretty good at running interference for all of you who have helped me amass what nonsense is going so as […]| NASA Watch
New US rules target H-1B visas and green cards, prolonging wait times and dimming the American dream for millions of Indian professionals. #US #H-1B| Policy Circle
India’s Apprenticeship Act reforms ease compliance but fall short of addressing the scale of its massive jobs challenge.| Policy Circle
Gary analyzes how the heinous shooting at a Minneapolis church was, in reality, a clash between the opposing worldviews of those who are convinced that God is and those who believe God isn't. The post America’s Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
CMS wants to include ostomy and urological supplies in the next round of competitive bidding. The post CMS Proposed Medicare Cuts Threaten Access to Ostomy and Urological Supplies appeared first on United Spinal Association.| United Spinal Association
Wheelchair users share the impact of Complex Rehab Technology and why protecting access to it is so important.| United Spinal Association
As we approach Labor Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the achievements of American workers, a new study by the Womens Rabbinic Network reveals a troubling truth: Changing policy is hard, but changing culture is much, much harder. The study, which focuses on paid leave experiences among Reform movement professionals, presents a striking paradox. While... Read More The post Labor Day reminder: Policies aren’t enough when it comes to paid leave appeared first on eJewishPhilanthropy.| eJewishPhilanthropy
The Long Island City rezoning would create 14,700 homes, at least 4,300 of them permanently affordable—the most homes created by a rezoning in 25 years.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations that the entertainment company had engaged in the “unlawful collection” of children’s personal data on the YouTube platform. Regulators at the FTC said the company failed to flag certain videos on its platform as “Made […] The post Disney agrees to pay FTC $10 million over YouTube videos for children appeared first on SiliconANGLE.| SiliconANGLE
A U.S. court has decided that Google LLC won’t be forced to sell off its Chrome browser or divest its Android operating system after being found guilty of operating an illegal online search monopoly in a landmark antitrust case last year. The ruling is seen as a significant win for Google, which avoided the most […] The post In major antitrust ruling, Google gets to keep Chrome and Android but still faces lesser penalties appeared first on SiliconANGLE.| SiliconANGLE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has lost a license that allowed it to export American chipmaking equipment to its fabs in China. TSMC announced the development today. In 2022, the Biden administration rolled out regulations that limited exports of American chipmaking equipment to China. Making such shipments required companies to obtain a license under the so-called […] The post US limits TSMC’s ability to send chipmaking equipment to its fabs in China appeared first on SiliconANGLE.| SiliconANGLE
American medicine has mastered a perverse art: paying more to achieve less. We call it “cost-cutting,” but it is a system of engineered backwardness. We underfund clinical staff, then spend fortunes on lawyers to defend the inevitable errors. We employ armies to process bills while insurers employ armies to deny them. We treat the eyes, Read more… How American medicine profits from despair originally appeared in KevinMD.com.| KevinMD.com
Before I started medical school, I used to pass the same government hospital every day on my way to school. It was one of those places that offered “free treatment,” but even as a teenager, I could sense that the care was often just for the name. I remember going to school the next day Read more… What I learned about health care by watching who gets left behind originally appeared in KevinMD.com.| KevinMD.com
A city in a state of perpetual transformation I am an eyewitness to the transformation of Canada’s capital from a city of some charm to just another big city that modernity has spawned. These are cities whose endlessly sprouting| Population Institute Canada
Editor’s Note: This is the third in an ongoing series of articles touching on aspects of the City of Minneapolis’ planned reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets in South Minneapolis. We encourage residents and users of these streets to weigh in with city officials. When it comes to streets, the devil’s always in the details. As the City of Minneapolis plans its full reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets, one of the more under-the-radar policy considerations bearing on the project i...| Streets.mn
Eight states are starting to phase out gas line extension allowances, saving up to $750 million in utility bills annually. The post Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Altro fallimento ai negoziati per un trattato globale sulla plastica. Una vittoria per i "petro-Stati": Arabia Saudita, Kuwait, Russia, Iran| Circular Economy Network
Chick-fil-A buys its chicken from Mar-Jac Poultry, a company fined by the Department of Labor for employing 14-year-olds to eviscerate poultry at an Alabama packing plant.| Sentient
The Cost of Tariffs: John Deere Expects to Lose Hundreds of Millions They put off buying a new combine. They decided that a tractor can...| American Farmland Owner
After roughly one in eight U.S. farms disappeared or became part of someone else’s farm in the past quarter century, it could make a...| American Farmland Owner
The Home Office has contacted thousands of students whose visas are due to expire to deter them from making asylum claims that "lack merit" as a way to stay in the country. The post UK: international students issued text warning to avoid overstaying visa appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
Canada’s study permit refusal rate has risen to its highest level in over a decade, with nearly two-thirds of applicants refused by the IRCC so far this year. The post Canada rejects nearly two in three study permit applicants appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
The UK’s new Labour government took power last summer, promising a renewable energy revolution, with solar playing a lead role.| PV Tech
An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.| The Builder's Daily
Science journalists can sometimes take on the role of watchdogs, exposing issues in and with science itself. To shed light on the importance of this and| European Science-Media Hub
After decades of the global industrial hemp industry being hindered by harmful prohibition policies, industrial hemp is making a comeback in a major way as governments around the world modernize their laws and regulations to permit industrial hemp production and commerce. The resurgence of industrial hemp production has been paralleled by a revolution in how […] The post Australia Welcomes Submissions For Industrial Hemp Industry Development appeared first on International Cannabis Business...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
The initiative aims to place cannabis under government control, to allow adults to obtain a medical prescription, to tax the prescriptions, and to invest the generated revenue in education and prevention.| International Cannabis Business Conference
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Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta led the way in 2022, followed by Medan, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru. Progress has been steady, but scaling up remains a steep climb. With a strong fiscal capacity and a dedicated public transportation... The post Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition first appeared on Institute for Transportation and...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Fertility Europe has formally responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on its upcoming 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy, urging the EU to recognise fertility care as a core gender equality and human rights issue. Our message is simple: true reproductive autonomy means the right not only to avoid having children, but also the right to try to have them - without stigma, exclusion, or financial discrimination.| Fertility Europe
Until Luxembourg improves its legalization model, the nation's unregulated market will continue to dominate the domestic cannabis industry.| International Cannabis Business Conference
In his first term, President Donald Trump touted the “medical miracle” of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine that he helped deliver to market through the unprecedented public-private partnership known as Operation Warp Speed. In its second term, the Trump administration is dismantling the signature health achievement of his first term by sowing doubt about the safety […]| Vox
The CDC is collapsing. Will America’s health follow suit?| Vox
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Susan Monarez has been fired from her role as CDC director less than a month after her confirmation, following reported clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. This news comes amid a period of turmoil at the CDC, including a recent deadly shooting at its headquarters. The post CDC Director Ousted After Less Than a Month on the Job appeared first on MedCity News.| MedCity News
Delivering internet access at $10 per unit per month is not just an ambitious goal—it is an attainable reality. While not all providers can meet this target, many have shown that low-cost service can become a standard offering with strategic collaboration and support. The post Compudopt Connectivity Fund RFI demonstrates that $10/month internet service is within reach for MDUs appeared first on EducationSuperHighway.| EducationSuperHighway
Access to high-speed internet is necessary for participating in today's digital economy. Yet millions of residents in multi-dwelling units nationwide lack reliable connectivity, which hinders their ability to work, learn, and access essential services. Many states are taking innovative steps to address this challenge, implementing targeted funding initiatives to bring affordable broadband to low-income communities. The post How States Are Leveraging Funding Opportunities to Bridge the Digital...| EducationSuperHighway
Cities can take meaningful steps to close the digital divide by focusing on scalable solutions like apartment Wi-Fi, fostering public-private partnerships, and leveraging federal funding options. By prioritizing connectivity in affordable multi-dwelling units, city leaders can create impactful programs that ensure more residents gain fast, cost-effective access to reliable, high-speed internet. The post Bridging the Digital Divide for Chicago Residents: The Neighborhood Broadband RFP appeared...| EducationSuperHighway
A permanent broadband affordability benefit and free Wi-Fi to low-income apartment buildings can close the broadband affordability gap.| EducationSuperHighway
In August 2022, the United Nations released a report saying China’s actions in Xinjiang could amount to crimes against humanity. Three years later, the conclusions remain unaddressed, and people in the region continue to face repression. Families of detainees describe ongoing separation, uncertainty, and intimidation.| Digital Information World
DOJ move in Google monopoly case could end default deals, open data, and decide who wins the next wave of AI assistants. #Google #antitrust| Policy Circle
PV Tech Premium hears from Renewable Properties and Silicon Ranch about the new 'start of construction' rules for US solar projects.| PV Tech
Peru's government recently announced that it has crafted draft hemp rules and regulations to further implement a landmark 2024 law.| International Cannabis Business Conference
Industry leaders and associations from the energy efficiency sector, including buildings, construction, and heating and cooling, are committed to securing and delivering an ambitious 2040 climate target. We believe that a strong EU Climate Law, together with measures enabling industrial competitiveness, will set a clear path to climate neutrality. It will provide European businesses with […] The post Joint letter to the Danish Presidency of the Council: keep Energy Efficiency First at heart...| European Heat Pump Association
From 2027, fossil fuels used to heat our homes will face a carbon cost. The EU’s new Emissions Trading System – known as ETS2 – will begin putting a price on climate-harming carbon emissions from buildings and road transport.| European Heat Pump Association
On June 23, U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled in Bartz, et al. v. Anthropic (N.D. Cal.) that Anthropic’s use of copyrighted works to train its AI models was “exceedingly... The post AI on trial: copyright, paywalls, and publisher power appeared first on Digital Content Next.| Digital Content Next
The numbers are in – and they are damning. DCN’s latest member-survey shows median year-over-year referral traffic from Google Search to premium| Digital Content Next
Historically, when many people thought of the hemp plant and what it could be used for, they likely thought of rope, paper, and various textiles. While hemp is certainly still used to make those things, raw hemp flower has experienced a dramatic rise in demand among patients and consumers in recent years. ‘Floral hemp,’ as […] The post EU Plans To Recognize Hemp Flowers appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
France’s approach to cannabis policy and regulation is at a crossroads. While many countries in Europe have modernized their cannabis laws in recent years, lawmakers and regulators in France have appeared to be more reluctant to do so. After years of conducting research via France’s medical cannabis pilot experiment, the nation’s policymakers must now decide […] The post Science In The City International Conference Returns To France appeared first on International Cannabis Business Co...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Earlier this month, United States President Donald Trump publicly affirmed that his administration is considering rescheduling cannabis at the federal level from its current status as a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance. U.S. President Trump indicated that he would “make a determination over the next few weeks.” I, along with many other […] The post How Would U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Impact Europe? appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Every legal medical cannabis market on the planet has standards that products must meet before they can be sold to patients. Products intended for European Union markets must comply with EU good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards, which are some of the most stringent standards in the emerging international cannabis industry. Legal European Union markets, particularly […] The post The Science Behind GMP Cannabis Product Compliance appeared first on International Cannabis Business Confere...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
We are a union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers with a mission to improve the livelihoods of our members and create a better food and land-use system for everyone.| Landworkers Alliance
On Wednesday, 4Chan and Kiwi Farms, two of the most controversial social media sites on the internet, filed a federal lawsuit against the British government, arguing that the requirements of the UK's Online Safety Act infringe on their Constitutional rights as American corporations. In a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court in the District […]| The Verge
FEMA has suspended at least 30 employees after they warned that spending limits, staffing cuts, and gaps in leadership hurt the agency’s ability to respond to disasters. The employees received emails notifying them that they’d been put on administrative leave on Tuesday night, according to The New York Times, which reviewed copies of the email. […]| The Verge
But not everyone is convinced.| The Rage
Smart contracts could automatically check for a credential before executing a user's transaction, the Treasury says.| The Rage
India is seizing the chance of to turn brain drain into brain gain as US politics pushes scientists to reconsider their future. #reversemigration| Policy Circle
The Supreme Court ruling on Delhi’s stray dogs revives questions about animal rights and India’s outdated legal framework.| Policy Circle
The RBI’s inflation target review may decide whether India keeps the 4% target or shifts course. #inflation #RBI #MPC| Policy Circle
Seoul, Korea, 26th August 2025, Chainwire| TechBullion
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a new $50 billion fund to offer rural hospitals a financial lifeline. One expert cautions that this effort will fail to address systemic challenges without transparency, clear metrics and long-term infrastructure investment strategies. The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first on MedCity News.| MedCity News
If we truly believe in treating the whole patient, we must recognize that survival is not the only measure of success. Preserving a woman’s sense of self, her dignity, her identity, her autonomy is just as essential. The post Supporting the Whole Patient: The Psychological Value of Scalp Cooling in Breast Cancer Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.| MedCity News
His longstanding anti-vaccine rhetoric and vocal opposition to science-backed expert consensus has caused widespread concern among public health and medical professionals about the appropriateness of his leadership.| MedCity News
This blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates Every parent, caregiver, and community member expects schools to be a safe place for children to learn and grow. Yet, across Kentucky, we continue to hear stories of students being harmed by those entrusted with their education. Too often these cases...| Face It
Energy storage in Brazil is entering a period of accelerated growth. Despite the lack of a legal framework for project operations, companies are moving to expand domestic battery production, diversify business models, and ensure that energy storage is ready to play a central role in the country’s energy transition. The post Brazil bets big on batteries appeared first on Energy Storage.| Energy Storage
With a record 64 GW of new US electric capacity expected in 2025, battery project capacity lags only solar when it comes to the volume anticipated. The post Record year in prospect with 18 GW of battery capacity expected in the US appeared first on Energy Storage.| Energy Storage
Consultancy Envol says nascent Joint Technical Note No. 13/2025 could bring investor security with the potential to install at least 2 GW of batteries. Industry insiders are calling for storage regulation to be accelerated. The post ‘Brazilian storage regulation could generate $2bn in five years’ appeared first on Energy Storage.| Energy Storage
Global deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is accelerating at an unprecedented pace - with world installations projected to expand swiftly in the coming years. While the European Union experienced a sluggish growth in BESS deployment in 2024, it is poised for a bounce back in 2025. However, absent bold and decisive policymaking, the EU risks falling considerably short of the scale required to meet its climate and energy targets, writes Antonio Arruebo, market analyst at Solar ...| Energy Storage
In a unique move, the Osage Nation has proposed a new casino at Lake of the Ozarks under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), which means it would not be subject to approval by Missourians. It would, however, need approval from the BIA (which is all but certain), as well as approval from the governor. Therefore, even though Amendment 5 was rejected, and even though Missourians have spoken, plans are still moving forward to build a new casino. The post Not worth the gamble a...| Pathway
In January 2023, the Trudeau government passed the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act – a two-year foreign buyer ban. In February 2024, the ban was extended for another two years, and is now in place until January 2027. The ban has proved popular, with a poll by Research Co. released […]| Dominion Review
Turning Intel into a government partner undermines competition and national prosperity.| The Daily Economy
The post Policy update: September 2025 appeared first on Dam Removal Europe.| Dam Removal Europe
The OSI has put together a new resource to educate policymakers (state and federal) in the United States about Open Source software as they consider various AI policies.| Open Source Initiative
The OSI explains the areas of the “AI Action Plan” that may impact the Open Source community, in particular a specific section titled: “Encourage Open Source and Open Weight-AI.”, and highlights recommendations to watch as the administration moves forward with implementation.| Open Source Initiative
Tell USDA to keep Forest Service offices local—closing regional offices risks jobs, snow monitoring, and community input on public lands. The post The Forest Service’s Reorganization Plan Is Leaving Your Community Behind appeared first on Winter Wildlands Alliance.| Winter Wildlands Alliance
Reset, Refine, Rock On: A NoCo Thank You By Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Friends of NoCo Hemp Expo, thank you. After more than a decade of rolling up sleeves and raising roofs, I can say with a grin, what a long, strange trip it’s been. We built something together that mattered. And we are not […] The post Newsletter – August 20, 2025 first appeared on Let's Talk Hemp.| Let's Talk Hemp
Security issues in the cloud can be avoided. By employing the necessary systems at the same time as cloud adoption, enterprises can reap the benefits.| Help Net Security
Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.| The Builder's Daily
Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.| The Builder's Daily
Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.| The Builder's Daily
Twenty-five years ago, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) convened a working group of public and private sector representatives to draft the first version of a standards strategy for the United States. After much work, that document was approved. Every … Continue reading →| ConsortiumInfo.org
In recent years, the UK has seen a resurgence in interest and investment in psychedelic research, particularly focusing on substances like psilocybin and MDMA. The post Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Government’s Response On Rescheduling Psychedelics For Clinical Research appeared first on Psychedelic Health.| Psychedelic Health
The past year featured some of Britain’s most significant landmarks in advancing access to psychedelic medicine. The post The Past Year For Psychedelics In The UK: Licensing Moves Forward, Industry Consolidates and Trials Advance appeared first on Psychedelic Health.| Psychedelic Health
