With no irony, on Guy Fawkes Day 2025, Becky Francis’s final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review was published. Guy Fawkes day, if you don’t already know, marks an event in…| tenpencemore
We call on the government to honour its manifesto commitment to the Warm Homes Plan and ensure stability in the retrofit market. The post Open letter on the Warm Homes Plan appeared first on Centre for Sustainable Energy.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy work towards building a Fair, Smart, and Flexible energy system in response to two key consultations...| Centre for Sustainable Energy
India must build midstream and downstream capacity to cut dependence on China in critical minerals. #criticalminerals #China #REER| Policy Circle
Many European countries are working to modernize their cannabis policies and industry regulations, with Germany serving as the most active jurisdiction. German lawmakers approved the CanG law over a year ago, and the nation’s approach to cannabis regulation continues to evolve on an ongoing basis. It is against this backdrop that the Cannabis Normal! Conference […] The post CaNoKo 2025 Is Coming To Berlin From November 21st To 23rd appeared first on International Cannabis Business Confere...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Burkhard Blienert, Germany’s former Federal Government Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues and a previous keynote speaker at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, recently announced that he has accepted a role with the German Association of Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Companies (BPC). “The German Association of Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Companies (BPC) is strengthening its political expertise: […] The post Burkhard Blienert Joins German Association Of Pharmace...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Over 58,000 people have signed a Bundestag petition in Germany, calling on the nation’s Federal Ministry of Health to withdraw its planned changes to Germany’s medical cannabis laws and regulations. The petition was launched earlier this year, with its creators pointing out that the Ministry’s planned changes would jeopardize safe access to medicine for hundreds […] The post German Medical Cannabis Petition Crosses 58K Signatures appeared first on International Cannabis Business Confe...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
A team of researchers affiliated with various academic universities based in Canada recently examined youth cannabis usage rates before and after legalization.| International Cannabis Business Conference
Bipartisan commission report says China is moving fast, and the United States must decide whether to match the pace The post China’s space ambitions hit a new gear appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
Jerusalem Demsas, editor-in-chief of The Argument, has a hot take when it comes to our housing woes: “Homeownership is overrated.” That’s a particularly bold perspective when you take into account that 70 percent of Americans think owning a home is a key part of achieving the American dream. Demsas argues that our homeownership society is […]| Vox
There’s an open question hanging over both parties when it comes to Latino voters right now: How should they talk about the second Trump administration’s ongoing campaign of mass deportations? Setting aside the moral and humanitarian issues, this is an important, and curious, political debate. On the Democratic side, that’s over how to frame Trump’s […]| Vox
It feels like everyone’s mad at billionaires right now. Maybe it’s the disconnect between Americans struggling with grocery prices and health care premiums and the ultrarich sailing on their super yachts and flying on their private jets. Maybe it’s that Elon Musk is on course to become the world’s first trillionaire. Maybe it’s that billionaires […]| Vox
For most of the 20th century, the center of gravity in science was anywhere but the US. On the eve of World War II, the great laboratories were in Europe, and American research — especially in physics — was widely seen as trailing them. Then came the “scientific exodus”: Foreign refugees from fascism — like […]| Vox
Google filed a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by anti-corporate diversity activist Robby Starbuck, who claimed Google’s AI falsely associated him with sexual assault allegations and a white nationalist. Starbuck’s claims against Google came after he filed a similar lawsuit against Meta, whose AI he claimed falsely asserted that he’d participated in the […]| The Verge
The tech industry trade group NetChoice is suing Virginia over a new law that will restrict minors from using social media for more than one hour per day. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, asks the court to block the law over claims it violates the First Amendment by putting “unlawful barriers on how and when […]| The Verge
The global scholarly publishing ecosystem has already transitioned -- not to open access, but to a diverse hybrid system. So much the better. The post The Global Transition Has Already Happened – It’s Just Not the One You Expected (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.| The Scholarly Kitchen
A review of 12 major publishers finds that they display an average of 6 journal-level impact metrics on their platforms. The Journal Impact Factor is the only metric displayed on all 12. The post Impact Metrics on Publisher Platforms: Who Shows What Where? appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Another day, another article about how the cost of provision for pupils with special needs (SEND) is bankrupting the country. This morning (Friday 31st October 2025) I read in the Guardian about a …| John Cosgrove
11 November 2025 Headlines Sustainable and responsible investment has moved from a ‘niche practice to a systemic consideration’, though the pace and scale of change remain insufficient to meet global challenges such as climate change. Positive developments including enhancements to sustainability disclosures, which began in the EU, have now spread across many GSIA regions. Despite Continue Reading| GSIA
As the deadline for the application of the CRA draws closer, the OSI is happy to announce the beginning of an Open consultation on many of the vertical standards.| Open Source Initiative
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat (Policy: AI / Data Governance) to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments.| Open Source Initiative
Modern agriculture is hopelessly intertwined with politics, Jenny Schlecht points out. That means those working in agriculture need to pay attention and educate themselves on the news of the day.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht ponders whether always turning to the government for every real or perceived problem in agriculture is serving the industry or hurting its viability and reputation.| Grand Forks Herald
Events to highlight opposition to Riverview Farms' planned dairies in North Dakota included a press conference in Bismarck, a petition delivered to the governor's office, and a rally in Manitoba.| Grand Forks Herald
Cattle futures prices fell in the second half of October on news that the U.S. may increase beef imports from Argentina. But beef prices didn't, and supply and demand remain about the same as before.| Grand Forks Herald
Nebraska Public Service suspended the license of a grain company that does business in multiple states for nonpayment of nearly $2 million worth of grain. Other states also are investigating.| Grand Forks Herald
An unprecedented disruption in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown left higher education institutions working to find ways to support students experiencing sudden food insecurity. The post SNAP disruption affected more than 1M college students appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
In Texas, the number of first-generation students applying to college has increased significantly in the last five years amid state initiatives aimed at making college more accessible and affordable. The post How Texas more than tripled the number of first-gen college applicants appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
Facing financial and political challenges, U.S. colleges and universities raised tuition rates this fall, following a stretch when inflation-adjusted prices had fallen, according to The Hechinger Report. The post Financial pressures push up college prices, reversing recent trends appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
The landscape of scientific research is shaped by global digital infrastructures, with critical databases in health, medicine, climate, and the social sciences. The dominance of foreign and commercial databases poses strategic vulnerabilities for academic freedom, innovation, and research continuity in Europe. What are the risks associated with this concentrated ‘power’ of some databases? And how ...| European Science-Media Hub
As state officials continue to search for ways to bring the cost of housing down, Utah’s governor recently floated one potential path for builders. During a forum in late October, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox discussed modular building techniques as a potential route, saying the state should be enabling mass-produced, factory built housing to reduce construction […] The post Could modular homebuilding help make new Utah homes more affordable? appeared first on Building Salt Lake.| Building Salt Lake
Salt Lake City voters have made it clear — the majority of municipal voters want to keep the status quo of the City Council, as incumbents and a heavily endorsed newcomer either outright declared victory Tuesday or seem to be on their way to reelection. Tuesday’s voting results follow a general pro-development stance and a […] The post Salt Lake City’s development-friendly council appears poised to stay in power appeared first on Building Salt Lake.| Building Salt Lake
The European Parliament—the law-making body of the European Union (EU)—on Thursday approved a proposal to reduce greenhouse gas… The post EU Lawmakers Back 90% Emissions Cut Target For 2040 With Hidden Flexibilities appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
With the U.S. federal government absent from COP30, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) arrived in Belém as the sole… The post COP30: The Only U.S. Representative Says A Global Carbon Price Is Our Last Hope appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
Politics moves fast! It's already time for the 2026 midterms cycle.| Fancy Comma, LLC
Sheeva reviews 107 DAYS, a book by 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who had 107 days to make her case to the American people.| Fancy Comma, LLC
“At the time they called themselves 'The Forgotten Army' because the British public was focused on Hitler and the war in Europe and the war in the Far East was geographically a long way away and happening for reasons that were harder to grasp,” says historian Alex Bescoby, speaking at…| Culturall
The post The Next Phase of Trump’s Fight Against Solar Energy Has Begun appeared first on Arevon.| Arevon
The post Trump’s Expansion of Federal Control Hits Solar Developers appeared first on Arevon.| Arevon
At the end of October, at a Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) workshop, commissioners took a deep dive into two linked efforts that will shape the Bay Area’s growth for decades to come: implementation of the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and development of the next One Bay Area Grant program (OBAG 4) which is set to […] The post Transit-Oriented Community Development Threatened in MTC Policy Update appeared first on Transform.| Transform
We welcome the focus on tackling problem debt through community-based services, to achieve both financial inclusion and health equity. The post Our response to the Financial Inclusion Strategy appeared first on Impact on Urban Health.| Impact on Urban Health
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for airing a Panorama episode that edited parts of a Trump speech together so he appeared to explicitly encouraged rioting – but the corporation has rejected his demands for compensation. “Lawyers for the BBC have written to President Trump’s legal team in response to a letter […]| Advanced Television
Anti-piracy body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that a lawsuit filed by member company DISH Network against Virtual Systems, LLC and its owner and CEO, Vyacheslav Smyrnov, has resulted in a $41.85 million (€36m) judgment. The lawsuit against Virtual Systems and Smyrnov, filed in October 2024, alleged that Virtual Systems implemented […]| Advanced Television
Following the announcement of its recent partnership with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), European football’s governing body UEFA has joined two additional organisations in order to further enhance its content protection programme. In becoming a member of the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), the anti-piracy division of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), UEFA […]| Advanced Television
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear arguments on a Missouri law prohibiting police in the state from enforcing certain federal gun laws. The law in question was passed […]| American Police Beat Magazine
In Ohio, the quota has officially gone the way of the dinosaurs. The meteor that led this particular practice to extinction was a new law that took effect on September […]| American Police Beat Magazine
There is a growing effort by political forces on the Left to convince Christians that socialism and its “father” Marxism are closely aligned with the teachings of Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nonetheless, this lie is gaining adherents. Christians must be discerning to avoid being deceived. The post Jesus Wasn’t a Socialist appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
Australian energy storage technology company AVESS Energy has completed a $1 million capital raise enabling the progression of projects including vanadium flow battery deployment at the Windimurra Vanadium Project.| pv magazine Australia
The South Korean government says all public parking lots larger than 1,000 square metres will be required to install solar power systems from the end of this month, as part of a nationwide policy to accelerate renewable energy adoption in urban areas.| pv magazine Australia
It was the news that rippled around the nation – and then the world: at least three hours of free grid-supplied electricity for Australian households, every day.| pv magazine Australia
The New South Wales state government has slashed red rape for owners of state heritage-listed properties who can now install solar panels and batteries without seeking formal approval.| pv magazine Australia
A key infrastructure asset at one of the world’s biggest batteries has reduced operations and delayed completion for more than six months, with few details made public regarding the critical asset.| pv magazine Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is backing mining giant Fortescue with $45 million in funding, to trial new technologies that include methods to accelerate large-scale solar deployment and next generation solar construction techniques, at a Pilbara solar innovation hub.| pv magazine Australia
The federal government has fast-tracked in 19 days environmental approval to Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia for its Queensland-based Dunmore solar and battery energy storage project.| pv magazine Australia
Longi Green Energy, JinkoSolar, and JA Solar each posted significant third-quarter losses amid continued price declines and high inventory levels, raising concerns among analysts about oversupply and margin pressure across the PV supply chain.| pv magazine Australia
European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with United States technology company Apple for electricity supply from the 108 MWdc Lancaster solar park in Victoria, putting Apple on track to achieve 1 million MWh per year generation in Australia.| pv magazine Australia
A new National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report says Massachusetts’ solar-on-farmland policy framework offers lessons for developers navigating both opportunity and regulatory complexity.| pv magazine Australia
Studio di Teha Group e Iren: investire sull’economia circolare anche nel Piano Mattei Il 22% del Pil dell’Unione europea e il 31% di quello italiano – rispettivamente, 3,9 trilioni e 675 miliardi di euro – dipendono dall’importazione e dall’impiego di materie prime critiche. La lavorazione di questi materiali fondamentali per la doppia transizione, ecologica e ... Leggi tutto L'articolo Materie prime critiche: a rischio il 31% del Pil italiano proviene da Circular Economy Network.| Circular Economy Network
Across New York City’s five boroughs, office space occupies 730 million square feet (600 million of which is in Manhattan), according to CoStar data obtained by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. This is the most of any North American city; runner-up Los Angeles has only 432 million square feet of office space. So, it’s [...] The post Turning cubicles to condos: The pros and cons of office-to-residential conversions in NYC first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
The New York City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the city’s largest neighborhood rezoning in 25 years. The OneLIC Neighborhood Plan rezones 54 blocks of a largely industrial area of Long Island City to allow for 14,700 new homes, including 4,350 permanently affordable units. The plan will create a continuous public waterfront from Gantry Plaza [...] The post 14,700 homes planned for Long Island City after Council approves largest rezoning in 25 years first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
To prevent Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani from turning Nolita’s Elizabeth Street Garden into senior housing as first intended over a decade ago, Mayor Eric Adams is designating the one-acre green space as official city parkland. As first reported by Gothamist, Adams is transferring ownership of the lot to the Parks Department, which would require any development [...] The post Adams to designate Elizabeth Street Garden as official NYC park to block housing project first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
Legislation introduced this week would pave the way for more affordable artist housing in New York City. Announced on Wednesday by Manhattan Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, the legislation would amend the city’s administrative code to clarify that housing programs offering preference to artists do not violate human rights laws prohibiting discrimination based [...] The post New legislation would pave the way for more affordable artist housing in NYC first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
New York City has released proposed rules to legalize the thousands of illegal basement and cellar apartments found across the five boroughs. The Department of Buildings and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development on Monday published draft guidelines to launch a basement apartment legalization pilot program for qualifying one- and two-family homes citywide. The [...] The post NYC releases rules for legalizing basement and cellar apartments first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version published by the Center for Transportation Studies on October 8, 2025. After a big rainstorm has sent water rushing down the street, you may have noticed the oily sheen left behind. Unfortunately, this everyday scene—caused by contaminants such as metals and fossil fuels that collect on road surfaces—is a major source of water pollution in Minnesota. But new research from the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources...| Streets.mn
Why the emergence of a transactional, power-maximizing United States and reorientation of U.S. trade policy marks the end of America’s postwar stabilizer role| Ivey Business Journal
Why Canada’s new prime minister needs to be surgical about priorities following his uneventful faceoff with U.S. President Donald Trump| Ivey Business Journal
Throughout the history of the United States, our copyright system has always been an opt-in system. That means if someone wants to use a copyrighted work, they have to get […] The post Why AI Opt-Out Systems Don’t Work appeared first on Copyright Alliance.| Copyright Alliance
In October, there was yet another landmark settlement in a major AI copyright case, and the filing of multiple new copyright infringement cases against AI companies—bringing the total number of […] The post Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from October 2025 appeared first on Copyright Alliance.| Copyright Alliance
As we quickly approach 60 copyright infringement lawsuits filed against AI companies, it is useful to understand three basic, incontrovertible copyright principles that will be applied by the courts in […] The post Three Copyright Principles to Apply in AI Infringement Cases appeared first on Copyright Alliance.| Copyright Alliance
At the end of August 2025, Anthropic agreed to a historic $1.5 billion settlement in the major class-action AI copyright lawsuit, Bartz v. Anthropic. The settlement brings the case to a close with Anthropic having| Copyright Alliance
Recently, we warned of the contagion effect of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), legislation that is ill-suited for Europe and a poor template for other nations motivated to foster […] The post Brazil Should Learn From, Not Replicate, EU and UK Mistakes appeared first on SIIA.| SIIA
In a move likely to re-ignite trade tensions between the US and the EU, France’s National Assembly has voted to increase its digital services tax on large American tech companies. […] The post French DST Proposal Threatens US-EU Trade Truce appeared first on SIIA.| SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) submitted comments to the European Commission on the implementation and adoption of the European Space Act (EUSA). As space activities and private sector […] The post SIIA Submits Recommendations on European Space Act Implementation appeared first on SIIA.| SIIA
America’s energy grid is ready for an upgrade. Our current energy system is under strain, with working families facing rising costs. Furthermore, new technologies like AI are expected to grow […] The post For Clean Energy to Thrive, Congress Must Pass the SPEED Act to Fix the Permitting Process appeared first on SIIA.| SIIA
SIIA urges USTR to protect and enhance USMCA’s digital trade chapter and implementation.| SIIA
This online calculator calculates your tax on employment, self-employed or partnership income, and shows how it changes under a variety of Budget proposals. It charts the marginal and effective tax rate at all income levels, and shows where you fall on that chart. The charts show that teachers, doctors and others earning fairly ordinary salaries […]|
Most revenue from a ‘tax on expensive homes’ would come from Band G - ordinary upper-middle households, not the super-rich.| Tax Policy Associates
This November, Sage and Overton invite you to share the unexpected ways your research has impacted policy – and become eligible for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card How to enter Access […]| Social Science Space
The city cites supply chain challenges as reason for the policy rethink of council's 2022 decision to install EV chargers at gas stations and parking lots The post Vancouver scraps planned $10,000 fee for gas stations without EV chargers appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.| Electric Autonomy Canada
The federal government has bought itself a few more weeks before having to announce the future of EV rebates, as Budget 2025 shifts focus to clean energy and critical minerals investments The post Budget 2025 quiet on EVs, charging infrastructure, rebates appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.| Electric Autonomy Canada
As India ramps up solar installations and EV deployments, the volume of end-of-life components will grow rapidly. If these are treated simply as waste, we create new environmental burdens and miss a chance to recover value. If, instead, they are viewed as sources of supply, they become part of the solution.| pv magazine India
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says more than half of all power capacity planned through 2030 is under threat from mounting political interference that could stall US renewable deployment.| pv magazine India
Keith’s note: this was posted on Twitter by Jaed Isaacman @rookisaacman on 4 November 2025: “It is unfortunate that NASA’s team and the broader space community have to endured distractions like this. There are extraordinary opportunities and some risks ahead and so the focus should be on the mission. With many reporters and other interested parties reaching out, I want to help bring some clarity to the discussion… unfortunately, that […] The post Project Athena Summary From Jared Is...| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
Keith’s note: There’s now a “Project Athena” to fix Artemis, Orion, and lots of Greek mythology things; a plan developed by someone; reimagined by someone else; leaked but never published; to thwart the original author’s chance of becoming NASA administrator. I’m waiting to hear what Kim Kardashian thinks about all of this. According to Politico: “The 62-page plan, obtained by POLITICO, proposes outsourcing some of NASA’s missions to the private […] The post What Does Kim Th...| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
Ontario’s Bill 60 takes aim at several critical municipal planning authorities, undermining years of progress streamlining and harmonizing low-carbon development across the GTHA.| taf.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping in South Korea, October 31, 2025/Xinhua By Colin Robertson November 9, 2025 […]| Policy Magazine
Download OEC's 2024 - 25 Impact Report here, or scroll through the pages below!| Oregon Environmental Council
Two decades ago, an ad hoc coalition of major companies (mostly acting behind the scenes), open source developers, and technology freedom advocates led an effort to challenge Microsoft for control of the desktop. The weapon at their disposal was the … The post Will Donald Trump Help ODF Rise Again? appeared first on ConsortiumInfo.org.| ConsortiumInfo.org
It is now seven months since Joe Biden took office. During that time, his administration has announced many positions and policies while continuing to work on others. One policy area previous administrations have too often neglected relates to standards, despite … The post Six Standards Recommendations for the Biden Administration appeared first on ConsortiumInfo.org.| ConsortiumInfo.org
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The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has launched a new pro-life emphasis of the Psalm 139 Project called “Across State Lines,” which focuses on providing ultrasound equipment and subsequent training to pregnancy resource centers in states where abortion is readily available. The post ERLC announces ‘Across State Lines’ pro-life initiative appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
7 November 2025 – The European Fact-Checking Standards Network joined a group of researchers and organisations to request that platforms... The post EFCSN joins group of organisations requesting from platforms access to publicly available posts in EU appeared first on European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN).| European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN)
As the shutdown of the federal government extends beyond 30 days, the key reasons become apparent: it is about healthcare costs and who pays them. The debate over temporarily expanded healthcare premium subsidies and Medicaid eligibility is really about who pays what. You see, the notion that the Affordable Care Act (often referred to as […]| Idaho Freedom
That’s right, the title says “Taxes,” not “Texas.” Even in Idaho, taxes are out of control. Please enjoy — if that’s the right word — this mini-series on Idaho taxes. But, before you read, one word of reminder: high taxes are merely the symptom of the true disease: out-of-control government spending. This symptom inflicts real […]| Idaho Freedom
Income Taxes: We have options Are you getting the idea that the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) thinks government takes too much in taxes? Good, let’s keep going. By applying our 2026 Freedom and Family Agenda’s strong position on tax cuts, we have proposed eliminating the sales tax on groceries and have offered a plan to […]| Idaho Freedom
Nose hair is offensive. A tax on property is like the nose hair of public policy. There may not be a more offensive tax – well, maybe a tax on breathable air, but let’s not give big government any ideas. Here are the three most nose hair-ish things about the property tax: Good news! We […]| Idaho Freedom
Beginning in 1965, Idaho has had a sales tax on all consumer goods, including groceries. Since then, a “food tax credit” has been created and increased several times to offset the burden of paying sales taxes on groceries. The tax-and-credit system is flawed in many ways, and Idaho taxpayers are hur| Idaho Freedom
“Farmers feed America and we feed their fields,” concluded Rosenbusch. “Input industries, from fertilizer and seed to equipment and crop protection, all rely on strong, stable farm demand. We look forward to working with both policymakers and farmers to ensure our collective kitchen tables are filled with abundant nutritious food.”| The Fertilizer Institute
As the second largest government profession, the Policy Profession is a strong community of policy makers, dedicated to sharing expertise and driving excellence.| moderncivilservice.blog.gov.uk
