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Atherton's $145K lawsuit delayed Caltrain electrification by 3 years at a public cost of $400 million

The Town of Atherton spent approximately $145,000 on a lawsuit that delayed Caltrain electrification by 3 years and cost the public $400 million. This case illustrates how a wealthy minority can derail regional public infrastructure projects and force the broader public to bear t

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peninsulaforeveryone.org·Hacker News: Front Page·1h ago·1 min read

North Lamar Water Association Ends Fluoridation, Citing Supply and Safety Concerns

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AI Ethics Index: A Proposed Public-Interest Governance System for Evaluating AI Systems

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Study finds abortion bans restrict access to standard miscarriage care medication

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The Local Analyzes 17,500 Ontario Long-Term Care Inspection Reports to Quantify Provincial Oversight Failures

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Ontario Long-Term Care Home Inspection Process: Standards, Violations, and Oversight

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Anne Hidalgo and Norman Foster on Urban Transformation: Reducing Traffic Key to Public Space Design

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School phone ban debate overlooks disabled students who rely on phones as assistive technology

This article critiques the debate around school phone bans, arguing that both sides focus too narrowly on average student outcomes while ignoring the impact on disabled students who rely on phones as assistive technology. The author specifically responds to Emily Oster's New York

Opinioneducationpoliticspublic policychadtopaz.com·Tech by Flipboard·4d ago·5 min read

Public toilets in England decline by 14% over past decade, creating 'toilet deserts', study finds

A study by the Royal Society for Public Health reveals that the number of public toilets in England has dropped by 14% over the past decade, based on data from over 200 Freedom of Information requests. The decline has created "public toilet deserts" across swathes of the country,

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Dezeen·23d ago·5 min read

UK Parliament passes law banning cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008

The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban anyone born after January 1, 2009 (currently 17 and under) from ever buying cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products. The law, set to take effect in January 2027 and soon to be signed by King Charles, aims to

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nypost.com·Hacker News: Front Page·1mo ago·4 min read

Public Concern About AI Regulation Outpaces Campaign Focus in US Elections

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Japan's NaviDial (0570) Phone Service: How Legacy Numbers Charge Callers for Public Services

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tokyodev.com1mo ago

Analysis: The Deteriorating State of American Commercial Aviation

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theatlantic.com2mo ago

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's Car-Reduction Policies Transform City for Tourists, Divide Locals

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cnn.com2mo ago

Columbia University Study Introduces 'Shooting-Free Days' Metric to Track Gun Violence Prevention in U.S. Cities

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publichealth.columbia.edu2mo ago

British Columbia to End Seasonal Time Changes, Adopt Permanent Daylight Time Starting March 8

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cbc.ca3mo ago

Optimizing Bus Transit: How Reducing Bus Stops Can Improve Efficiency and Speed

The article argues that improving bus transit efficiency in the United States requires reducing the number of bus stops rather than focusing on expensive infrastructure projects. It presents data showing buses are slow (8 mph in NYC/SF) and that excessive stops contribute to dela

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worksinprogress.co·Hacker News: Front Page·3mo ago·10 min read

Economic Systems and Retirement Savings: How National Policies Shape Financial Security

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governance.fyi3mo ago