Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says trans kids are “children of God” "The way these Super PACS and my opponent went about their campaign was just mean, gross, and cruel." ~lgbt transgender Article 578 words, published Nov 22 2023 22 votes
Not your grandma’s granny flat: How San Diego hacked state housing law to build ADU ‘apartment buildings’ ~design urban planning Article 3414 words 16 votes
Maryland is making a $27.2 million investment in devices as part of an effort to ensure residents have the technology to access reliable, high-speed internet. ~tech Article 293 words, published Nov 20 2023 16 votes
Far-right leader Geert Wilders wins Dutch election ~news netherlands politics Article 958 words 48 votes
Residents of Luleå, Sweden welcome new campaign encouraging them to say hello to each other during dark winter months ~life Article 955 words 12 votes
An enigma who lived frugally left his New Hampshire town millions it never knew he had ~life Article 868 words 19 votes
Solar power to the people: California program brings clean energy to Oakland ~enviro energy.renewable Article 1225 words, published Nov 18 2023 11 votes
Texas businesses file amicus brief saying abortion ban costs state nearly $15 billion a year ~finance business Article 319 words 24 votes
Novo Nordisk suggested to senior UK government officials that they could “profile” benefit claimants – those who are most likely to return to the labour market ~health Article 1338 words 17 votes
Sweden's government has pledged to take an active role in securing financing for a massive buildout of nuclear power to meet an expected surge in electricity demand ~enviro Article 540 words 9 votes
Norwegian state-run telco Telenor announced plans to sell its satellite division to Space Norway, part of the country's space agency ~space satellites Article 433 words 6 votes
Opinion: US infrastructure law offers too little progress on climate and equity ~transport Article 763 words 9 votes
Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as foreign secretary ~news united kingdom politics Article 759 words 24 votes
The US is having a rail travel renaissance, but you probably didn’t notice ~transport Article 27 votes
New York residents say a hazardous waste incinerator’s emissions violate their new constitutional right to a “healthful environment.” ~enviro pollution.air Article 2087 words, published Nov 9 2023 14 votes
Massachusetts passed a law requiring cars make data accessible to independent shops to allow repairs. Automakers sued. ~transport Article 1155 words 31 votes
Curbside trash is a problem in NYC. Officials have a not-so-novel fix: plastic bins ~enviro Article 1392 words 29 votes
Ontario to ban Canadian work experience requirement in job postings ~life work Article 681 words 17 votes
Denmark is building on the success of blockbuster drugs – the country's focus on reinvestment is feeding a stream of discovery ~science medicine Article 7 votes
How Greenland’s mineral wealth made it a geopolitical battleground ~misc politics Article 2459 words, published Dec 18 2022 6 votes
Denmark is preparing to make a significant pledge toward a new climate disaster fund, breaking ranks with other developed countries ~enviro climate change Article 355 words 12 votes
State opening of parliament 2023 | Live video from 11:15 GMT ~misc politics Video published Oct 30 2023 11 votes
Joe Biden administration issues $16.4 billion in Northeast Corridor rail grants ~transport Article 3571 words 22 votes
Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids ~tech Article 2559 words 11 votes
Uber and Lyft to pay New York drivers $328 million following state attorney general wage theft investigation ~transport Article 998 words 20 votes
Denmark's former defence minister and ex-spy chief have spoken of their relief after prosecutors dramatically dropped criminal charges for leaking state secrets ~misc politics Article 585 words 7 votes
China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Beijing ~enviro climate change Article 404 words 14 votes
Norway's government risks crisis over a contentious package of EU energy bills ~enviro Article 589 words 5 votes
Why Amarillo, Texas hit pause on proposed abortion travel ban adopted elsewhere in Texas ~health Article 1133 words, published Oct 25 2023 15 votes
The remote Danish island of Bornholm has pledged to eliminate trash by 2032. How will it get there? ~enviro recycling Article 2411 words 13 votes
Led by labor-backed mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago could become the first big city in the US to open a publicly owned grocery store ~food Article 1049 words 31 votes
Joe Biden administration gives $86 million in roadway safety planning grants to 200 US communities ~transport Article 710 words 13 votes
Asin tibuok, nicknamed the dinosaur egg, is one of the rarest salts in the world. Only a few families on a small island in the Philippines still make it. | Still Standing ~food history restaurants Video 18:29, published Sep 29 2023 15 votes
Meta accused by states of using features to lure children to Instagram and Facebook ~health.mental Article 411 words 18 votes
Kansas City receives $15 billion in federal funding for mobility and infrastructure projects ~transport Article 746 words 13 votes
Canadian federal government considering new caps on payday lending and high risk lending ~finance Article 1320 words 12 votes
Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect ~books Article 1272 words, published Oct 11 2023 14 votes
J. B. Pritzker: the billionaire US hotel heir—and progressive? ~misc politics Article 2235 words 27 votes
Germany’s terrible trains are no joke for a nation built on efficiency ~transport Article 1999 words 23 votes
Detroit wants to be the first big American city to tax land value ~finance Article 987 words, published Oct 5 2023 33 votes