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UK public sector must embrace risk-taking and harness AI, says watchdog
National Audit Office head Gareth Davies says some civil servants should learn from tech leadersFinancial Times - 10h -
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.Wired - 5d -
David Sedaris: ‘I’m shocked by people who take selfies in public. I’d sooner masturbate in public’
The US humourist on men’s shorts, cringeworthy moments – and why he wants to fist-fight Dick Van Dyke. You just got back from Egypt. What was that like? . There are 6 million cats in Egypt that ...The Guardian - 5d -
McCarthy launching public affairs firm with political allies
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is launching a public affairs firm with several of his political allies following his departure from Congress. Watchtower Strategy will be a “full-service ...The Hill - 6d -
Former acting ICE director: Publicizing deportations reduces effectiveness
A former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director encouraged the Trump administration not to publicize deportation efforts, citing safety implications amid other issues. “You don‘t ...The Hill - 6d -
Movement Network Foundation launches public mainnet for Movement blockchain
The Movement Network Foundation, the organization dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing the adoption of MoveVM technology, is firing up its mainnet for blockchain apps including games. ...VentureBeat - 6d -
We need content moderation: Meta is out of step with public opinion
Meta’s actions are out of step with the desires of its users.The Hill - 6d -
Omagh bomb victims’ names read aloud as public inquiry reopens
Inquiry chair says evidence will make clear the ‘devastating and lasting impact’ of Real IRA attack in August 1998. The names of each of the 29 people killed in the Omagh bombing, including a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Public schools try to protect undocumented students from Trump immigration raids
Large school districts across the U.S. have vowed to try to protect undocumented immigrant students and their families from Trump's mass deportation push.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
To seize AI’s benefits, ministers must be prepared to fail in public
DeepSeek’s lower costs bode well for Keir Starmer, but government needs to be more open about its use of AIFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Eric Adams to Limit Public Schedule to Undergo Routine Medical Tests
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will undergo tests and meet with doctors this week because he is not “feeling his best,” his office said. No other details were released.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump halts new renewables on public lands
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pauses renewables approvals on public land, water The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Trump pauses renewable energy approvals on public lands, waters
The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy projects on public lands and in public waters. The Interior Department quietly issued an order Monday that blocks activities ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Giant pandas debut to public at National Zoo, continuing historic partnership
Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two giant pandas from China, are 3 years old and arrived in October. After taking a few months to settle in, they're making their public debut at the National Zoo.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Pollution-hit Bangkok closes hundreds of schools and offers free public transport
Government orders ban on burning of leftover crops and says train and bus services will be free from Saturday. Air pollution in Thailand’s capital forced the closure of more than 350 schools on ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Jeffries: Trump's release of violent Jan. 6 felons 'undermines public safety'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) hammered President Trump on Thursday for pardoning those charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, warning that the liberation of hundreds ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
China Pushes Neighboring Countries to Rein In Scams After Rare Public Outcry
The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 23 -
Tensions over how Southport details went public
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Provision of UK public services disrupted by government buildings ‘left to crumble’
Spending watchdog says maintenance backlog totals £49bn, dominated by schools, NHS and MoD propertiesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Starmer to make statement on Southport public inquiry
The prime minister is due to speak after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of three girls last year.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack
PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Sirianni's confounding public behavior is relished by his players
Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish. His players know it.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Make 3 Mental Shifts to Become a Supremely Confident Public Speaker
Boost your comfort and ability on the main stage with these simple mindset shifts.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Bruce Willis shakes hands with first responders in rare public appearance
Amid the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Bruce Willis took time to thank first responders.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Pasadena public health emergency over wildfire ashes
Pasadena, California, residents are under a public health emergency over concerns of ashes from the Eaton fire affecting the air quality. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports. Also, meteorologist ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Some Trump insiders are ready to take on the food industry. It remains to be seen whether their entrée will result in any meaningful change in government oversight of "Big Food" — or on American ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Human remains 'in various states of decomposition' found on public hiking trail
Human remains that had been decomposing “for an extended period of time” have been discovered just off of a public hiking trail in Utah, police said.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements
The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts
Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink
Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Carter's grandson: He was the same in public and private
Jason Carter, the former president's grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public as he ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy
From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - Jan. 6