California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill known as the Delete Act that would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal information.
For me, this is the injection of anesthesia at my latest consultation at the dentist, it was so painful that i screamed to him. Anesthesia is rarely a time of pleasure, but damn, it has never been so painful.
In my opinion, Abby from TLOU 2. During the first part of the game, she is portrayed as the bad girl, but when she become the playable character, you understand that she isn't:...
For one year, low-income families in Austin, Texas, received $1,000 a month to do whatever they wanted; they spent it on rent and “substantially" improved their situations.
Massachusetts public school students will be returning to the classroom with free school lunches.Funding for the program is included in the $56 billion state bu
Snow Leopards survival symbolize the majesty and importance of safeguarding the Himalayas - the water towers of Asia, in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
After generations of inaction and very few novel ideas, researchers and activists are hopeful a new path is being charted in understanding and treating the crippling chronic condition
Indigenous ranchers in Texas are receiving help from nonprofits to rebuild bison herds in the state. One family in Sulphur Springs that received five bison last month invited Texas tribal members to see the herd in person.
California is the second state to mandate free calls in state prisons. The move is restoring frayed family relationships and may reduce recidivism rates.
The Biden administration has canceled the remaining seven oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, overturning sales held in the Trump administration’s waning days and angering Republicans.
Empty magazines you'd like to see more populated
Many magazines i browsed don't have any content. You can post here the ones you'd like to see more populated....
The worst wedding you've ever been ?
Personally, this one:...
California lawmakers pass bill to make it easier to delete online personal data (www.latimes.com)
California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill known as the Delete Act that would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal information.
Most unionized US rail workers now have new sick leave (www.reuters.com)
More than 60% of U.S. unionized railroad workers at major railroads are now are covered by new sick leave agreements, a trade group said Monday.
Biden cancels additional $9bn in student loan debt (www.theguardian.com)
President’s latest approval brings total debt cancellation under his administration to $127bn for nearly 3.6 million people
The worst physical pain you've ever experienced ?
For me, this is the injection of anesthesia at my latest consultation at the dentist, it was so painful that i screamed to him. Anesthesia is rarely a time of pleasure, but damn, it has never been so painful.
Schoolkids in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy (apnews.com)
When classes resume for kids in eight states, they won’t have to worry about where their next meals will be coming from because they’ll be free.
Wich fictional character is unfairly hated by the public ?
In my opinion, Abby from TLOU 2. During the first part of the game, she is portrayed as the bad girl, but when she become the playable character, you understand that she isn't:...
What is your worst professional deformation (an automatism acquired in your profession that invades your private life) ?
When i was an intern in a store, i hardly resisted to organize the shelves while my own shopping.
Africa’s rhino population rebounds for 1st time in a decade, new figures show (abcnews.go.com)
African rhino populations have rebounded for the first time since 2012 despite poaching and habitat loss, new figures show.
Austin Gave Poor Families a Basic Income. It Changed Their Lives. (www.vice.com)
For one year, low-income families in Austin, Texas, received $1,000 a month to do whatever they wanted; they spent it on rent and “substantially" improved their situations.
Michigan House Passes Ban On Gay & Trans Panic Defences (www.mygwork.com)
Massachusetts adopts universal free school meals (turnto10.com)
Massachusetts public school students will be returning to the classroom with free school lunches.Funding for the program is included in the $56 billion state bu
EU Steps in to Boost Amazon Rainforest Protection Plan (www.voanews.com)
The money and coordination are intended to help curb deforestation
Bhutan announces a “milestone achievement” with a 39.5% increase in snow leopard numbers (www.worldwildlife.org)
Snow Leopards survival symbolize the majesty and importance of safeguarding the Himalayas - the water towers of Asia, in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
National Forest Foundation Celebrates 21,000 Acres of Reforested Land (www.goodgoodgood.co)
The National Forest Foundation has reforested over 21,000 acres of land in the last year and planted over 8 million trees to combat climate change.
‘It’s really only the beginning’: are we on the cusp of a breakthrough in endometriosis? (www.theguardian.com)
After generations of inaction and very few novel ideas, researchers and activists are hopeful a new path is being charted in understanding and treating the crippling chronic condition
OC Message from the moderator: why should we stop praising wealthy philanthropists ?
Wealthy people are often depicted as example for society, especially when they are financing good causes. Thy're not. Here are a few reasons why....
Bison return to Texas Indigenous lands, reconnecting tribes to their roots (www.texastribune.org)
Indigenous ranchers in Texas are receiving help from nonprofits to rebuild bison herds in the state. One family in Sulphur Springs that received five bison last month invited Texas tribal members to see the herd in person.
Massachusetts passed a millionaire's tax. Now, the revenue is paying for free public school lunches. (www.cbsnews.com)
The new millionaire's tax will generate $1 billion in annual revenue, which will fund education and transportation in the state.
UNICEF signs deal to deliver new malaria vaccine in breakthrough for child survival (www.unicef.org)
Biden-Harris Administration to Provide 804,000 Borrowers with $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income Driven Repayment Plans | U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov)
California’s free prison calls are repairing estranged relationships and aiding rehabilitation (www.latimes.com)
California is the second state to mandate free calls in state prisons. The move is restoring frayed family relationships and may reduce recidivism rates.
Biden administration cancels remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic Refuge (apnews.com)
The Biden administration has canceled the remaining seven oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, overturning sales held in the Trump administration’s waning days and angering Republicans.
Monarch Butterflies Aren’t Considered Endangered Anymore (humanprogress.org)
Documenting the improving state of the world with charts, graphs and maps.