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Cash access protection urged: 'It makes me feel independent'
Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.BBC News - 3h -
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - 4d -
Good Trouble launches AbleToPlay to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games
Good Trouble unveiled AbleToPlay an accessibility-first games discovery platform to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games.VentureBeat - 2d -
Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence
US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitutionFinancial Times - 4d -
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.The New York Times - 2h -
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.The New York Times - 2h -
Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture
Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - Feb. 18 -
‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?
Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this ...The Guardian - 5d -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - 2d -
Once kids start dying, we'll see how people really feel about immunization mandates
Anti-vaxxer movement is putting children at risk, with 13 states allowing immunization exemptions and governors issuing executive orders allowing latitude for exemptions, while the number of ...The Hill - 4d -
Healthy Returns: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is making early moves that may affect vaccine access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making moves that could affect immunization uptake and policy in the U.S., while Oracle submits a formal application to join TEFCA.CNBC - 2d -
Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special
UCLA players and people around the team share their fondest memories of Bill Walton, whose life will be honored before Sunday's game against Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
This Decision Coach Charges $247 to Make Other People’s Decisions for Them. Here Are 5 of Her Best Decision-Making Secrets
People pay good money for Nell Wulfhart to make decisions for them. You can use some of her most powerful decision-making tricks for free.Inc. - 1d -
The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream | Oleksandr Mykhed
The massacre in Bucha, the mass graves in Izium – it is as if these atrocities never happened. Now the truth is being taken out and shot. Orders and statements from the new US president come at us ...The Guardian - 2d -
37-year-old had just $10,000 in cash savings after her divorce—now she makes nearly $1 million: 'I had to make a drastic change'
How Venus Wang built a seven-figure investment portfolio after divorce left her unemployed with just $10,000 in savings.CNBC - 3d -
Eddie Kadi: ‘People think I’m always ready to crack jokes. If you’re a doctor, I don’t ask you to operate on me!’
The standup and presenter on preshow prayers, blending dance with comedy and the night he bombed at the BBC. How did you get into comedy? I feel like comedy got into me. At university, I hosted ...The Guardian - 3d -
Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 5-Word Question to Think Clearly and Make Better Decisions
Truly successful people know that the key to clear thinking isn’t taking emotions out of the picture: It’s balancing emotions with logic effectively.Inc. - 5d -
Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no ...CBS News - 12h -
Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no ...CBS News - 12h -
How to kill the Fed’s independence
If Trump wanted to take control, its constitutional protections are far from secureFinancial Times - 3d -
Children with disabilities swept up in DEI fight, advocates say
Children with disabilities are getting swept up in the Trump administration's crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and its push to end the Education Department, advocates say. So ...The Hill - 1h -
12 of the best independent shops in Copenhagen
From sleek interior stores to modern perfumiers and quirky sex shops, the Danish capital has no shortage of unusual shopping opportunities. Inspired by Keith Haring’s Pop Shop, which the artist saw ...The Guardian - 3d -
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences
Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.The New York Times - 6d -
Germany’s election winner pledges ‘independence from US’
Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration is ‘largely indifferent’ to Europe’s fateFinancial Times - 4d -
A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia
When England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.BBC News - 1d -
AP sues over White House access restrictions
The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...The Hill - 6d -
F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia
Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies.The New York Times - 2d -
How Medicaid cuts could improve access to care
Coverage — having health insurance — most certainly does not guarantee timely medical care.The Hill - 23h -
Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.
President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Why Lewis Hamilton Feels Revitalized at Ferrari
So far, Formula 1’s biggest star seems full of new life at the sport’s most iconic team.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
A US-Canadian border friendship feels the strain
Relations between Detroit and Windsor, joined by a cross-border tunnel, are being marred by Trump’s threatsFinancial Times - 1d -
M.L.S. Referees Are Feeling the Wrath of Lionel Messi
Whether it’s attempting to exert an oversized influence or simply being uber-competitive, Messi is showing he won’t hold back.The New York Times - 1d -
Restructuring activity rises as companies feel the squeeze
Consultants predict a wave of work this year from UK businesses facing financial pressureFinancial Times - 1d -
Everyday Americans, not executives, will feel the pain of Medicaid cuts
These aren’t just budget cuts — they’re an assault on your health care.The Hill - 20h -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know
Oscar nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan will be making a stop by the beach for the Film Independent Spirit Awards where all are up for acting awardsABC News - 6d -
2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet: See All the Looks
What do stars wear to an awards show held in the middle of the day?The New York Times - 5d -
2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete Winners List
Here’s who went home a winner at the Indy Spirit Awards, held on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday.The New York Times - 5d
