In Argentina, cheap government-issued netbooks sparked a musical renaissance ~music hip hop Article 1855 words, published Jun 17 2021 10 votes
In leak investigation, tech giants are caught between courts and customers ~tech apple google Article 1587 words 9 votes
Plans for an artificial island to house 35,000 people and protect the port of Copenhagen from rising sea levels have been approved by Danish MPs ~design urban planning Article 441 words 8 votes
Chick-fil-A’s profits are being used to push anti-trans state laws and kill the Equality Act ~lgbt transgender Article 971 words 22 votes
King County, WA is first in the country to ban government use of facial recognition software ~tech privacy Link 15 votes
California bill to decriminalize psychedelics is approved by Senate, now moves on to Assembly ~health Article 486 words 26 votes
Florida has passed an unconstitutional law to allow suing and fining social media companies (except ones that also own theme parks) for censoring users or de-platforming politicians ~tech social media Article 1637 words 20 votes
Samoa elected its first female leader. Parliament locked her out. ~news samoa politics Article 640 words 9 votes
US White House offers GOP reduced $1.7 trillion dollars infrastructure plan in attempt to compromise ~news usa politics.usa Article 1067 words 10 votes
Largest fuel pipeline in the United States hit by ransomware attack ~tech security.cyber Article 965 words 31 votes
California will discourage students who are gifted at math ~life education Article 873 words, published May 4 2021 16 votes
Gothenburg's bold plan to be world's best rainy city – it rains nearly 40% of the time in the Swedish city, so why not try to make the most of it? ~design urban planning architecture Article 1051 words 17 votes
Florida bill would fine social media platforms for banning politicians— with exemption for Disney ~tech social media facebook Article 613 words 14 votes
California could be the first state to allow adults to add parents to health care plans ~health healthcare Article 750 words 8 votes
With a budget cut of 95%, the already-delayed 2021 Census in Brazil is being canceled entirely ~news politics Article 1145 words 8 votes
The US Federal Communications Commission wants your thoughts on improving the shorter National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number ~health.mental Article 322 words 4 votes
Foxconn and Wisconsin have amended their contract to reflect a $672 million investment, instead of the $10 billion promised in 2017 ~tech Article 1152 words 17 votes
Marin to be first big Bay Area water agency to push ahead with water restrictions ~enviro climate change Article 684 words 7 votes
Florida’s new transgender sports ban permits schools to require "routine sports physical examination" of the students' genitals, genetic makeup, and testosterone levels ~lgbt transgender Article 422 words 23 votes
Arkansas Governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth ~lgbt transgender Article 244 words 23 votes
New York just legalized marijuana. Here are the prime acquisition targets and the types of deals you can expect. ~news usa.ny law Article 1919 words 17 votes
In Colorado, the looming liability of oil and gas cleanup ~enviro pollution.ground Article 1738 words, published Mar 16 2021 6 votes
Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began ~news politics Article 50 words 6 votes
Democraciv: Fake government plays Civilization ~games Article 249 words, published Jun 25 2019 16 votes
Arizona advances bill forcing Apple and Google to allow Fortnite-style alternative payment options ~tech google apple.app store Article 1684 words 7 votes
Why Gothenburg is Europe's most sustainable city – residents and local government have been steadfast in their efforts to reinvent the city's reputation ~enviro sustainability Article 875 words, published Feb 8 2021 8 votes
Illinois rep. wants to ban ‘all violent video games’ to curb violence ~games Article 442 words 14 votes
Facebook to lift Australia news ban after government agrees to amendments to proposed legislation requiring them to pay publishers ~tech facebook social media Article 6 votes
Mario Draghi forms new government in Italy, politicians and technocrats named as ministers ~news italy politics Article 331 words, published Feb 12 2021 8 votes
Indian government restricts foreign mapping services to one metre accuracy ~news india politics Article 856 words 5 votes
Washington State launches investigation into 200,000 missing cows ~finance Article 1111 words 11 votes
Norway approves Utøya memorial for victims of 2011 massacre, despite local concerns – memorial is expected to be ready for the tenth anniversary of the attacks on 22nd July ~life Article 511 words 8 votes
UK government accused of re-igniting culture war over gender neutral bathrooms ~lgbt transgender Article 383 words, published Dec 2 2020 13 votes
Texas Department of Public Safety issues amber alert for victim of horror doll Chucky ~tech Article 325 words 5 votes
Can Malmö's green points system help rewild London? Transformation of a Swedish shipyard into a leafy haven inspired London's 'urban greening factor' plan. ~design urban planning Article 1983 words 10 votes
Denmark's government has agreed to take a majority stake in a £25bn artificial 'energy island' which is to be built 80km offshore ~enviro energy.renewable Article 357 words 9 votes
Getting plowed - Exposing the bid-rigging, violence and sabotage at the heart of an unlikely racket: snow removal (2012) ~life Article 4886 words, published Apr 18 2012 4 votes