Tariff Exemptions Are Terrible News for Electronics Repairability
(ifixit.com)
The US trade war is likely to have an unintended casualty: Repairability.
The US trade war is likely to have an unintended casualty: Repairability.
US to limit Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk
(yahoo.com)
The United States will restrict routine Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at higher risk of serious illness, while requiring new placebo-controlled trials to justify vaccination in healthy individuals under that age, senior officials said Tuesday.
The United States will restrict routine Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at higher risk of serious illness, while requiring new placebo-controlled trials to justify vaccination in healthy individuals under that age, senior officials said Tuesday.
Yearly Covid shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children
(pbs.org)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
AI labor displacement and the limits of worker retraining
(brookings.edu)
Worker retraining programs are often proposed as a policy response to AI-driven labor displacement, but it’s not clear that they have previously worked very well.
Worker retraining programs are often proposed as a policy response to AI-driven labor displacement, but it’s not clear that they have previously worked very well.
Dominion Energy's NEM 2.0 Proposal: What It Means for Solar in Virginia
(virtuesolar.com)
Dominion Energy has officially filed its proposal to overhaul net metering in Virginia, and the changes they’re pushing could deal a serious blow to solar installations in Virginia.
Dominion Energy has officially filed its proposal to overhaul net metering in Virginia, and the changes they’re pushing could deal a serious blow to solar installations in Virginia.
NSF caps indirect costs at 15% for new university grants
(rdworldonline.com)
The National Science Foundation will limit reimbursement for facilities and administrative (F&A) costs on all new awards to U.S. colleges and universities to 15% of modified total direct costs starting May 5, upending a decades-old system of institution-specific negotiated rates.
The National Science Foundation will limit reimbursement for facilities and administrative (F&A) costs on all new awards to U.S. colleges and universities to 15% of modified total direct costs starting May 5, upending a decades-old system of institution-specific negotiated rates.
DOGE Is Bringing Back a Deadly Disease
(theatlantic.com)
Cuts to agencies that protect workers’ lungs are going to result in the resurgence of a preventable illness.
Cuts to agencies that protect workers’ lungs are going to result in the resurgence of a preventable illness.
Bureaucratic Incentives and Effectiveness of the One Child Policy in China
(nber.org)
China’s total fertility rate declined very little following implementation of the One Child Policy (OCP) in 1979/1980, but then fell sharply, by more than one-third, during the early 1990s.
China’s total fertility rate declined very little following implementation of the One Child Policy (OCP) in 1979/1980, but then fell sharply, by more than one-third, during the early 1990s.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Statement Regarding Executive Order
(cpb.org)
WASHINGTON, D.C, (May 2, 2025) — Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement today regarding the President’s Executive Order on public media:
WASHINGTON, D.C, (May 2, 2025) — Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement today regarding the President’s Executive Order on public media:
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools
(nationalpost.com)
The Legault government will ban cellphones in all of the province’s primary and secondary schools as of the new school year.
The Legault government will ban cellphones in all of the province’s primary and secondary schools as of the new school year.
Finland Bans Smartphones in Schools
(yle.fi)
Finnish Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a law that restricts the use of mobile devices by pupils at primary and secondary schools.
Finnish Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a law that restricts the use of mobile devices by pupils at primary and secondary schools.
Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
(manufacturingdive.com)
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration's rollback of support for the sector sets in.
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration's rollback of support for the sector sets in.
Former Edison executive, now a lawmaker, seeks to cut rooftop solar credits
(latimes.com)
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits that help them cover what they spent to install the expensive climate-friendly systems under a proposed state bill.
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits that help them cover what they spent to install the expensive climate-friendly systems under a proposed state bill.
US Delay in Banning Food Dyes Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem
(malone.news)
Today, Secretary Kennedy and FDA Commissioner Makary announced another step forward in the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative.
Today, Secretary Kennedy and FDA Commissioner Makary announced another step forward in the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative.
The Navy's experiment with hands in pockets under review, top admiral says
(taskandpurpose.com)
Sailors rejoiced last year when then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti announced that they could finally put their hands in their pockets while in uniform. But those days might be over.
Sailors rejoiced last year when then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti announced that they could finally put their hands in their pockets while in uniform. But those days might be over.
Tariffs Are About to Hit Lifesaving Medical Equipment
(motherjones.com)
For millions of disabled people, essential health devices known as durable medical equipment, or DME—think of CPAP machines or in-home dialysis equipment—help them both remain at home and stay alive.
For millions of disabled people, essential health devices known as durable medical equipment, or DME—think of CPAP machines or in-home dialysis equipment—help them both remain at home and stay alive.
USDA's Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze
(civileats.com)
The program, which supports business development for local and regional farms, has been put on ice since the Trump administration took office.
The program, which supports business development for local and regional farms, has been put on ice since the Trump administration took office.
Alberta introduces involuntary drug treatment act, first of its kind in Canada
(theglobeandmail.com)
The Alberta government has introduced its involuntary drug treatment act, the first bill of its kind in Canada that would grant parents, police and health care workers the power to refer people with severe addictions into care against their will.
The Alberta government has introduced its involuntary drug treatment act, the first bill of its kind in Canada that would grant parents, police and health care workers the power to refer people with severe addictions into care against their will.
New White House AI Policies Introduce Government by AI
(lawfaremedia.org)
New AI policies shift federal strategy from government with AI to government by AI—with major stakes for the public and startups.
New AI policies shift federal strategy from government with AI to government by AI—with major stakes for the public and startups.
Europe's AI Leadership with an Ambitious AI Continent Action Plan
(europa.eu)
To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched on April 9 2025.
To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched on April 9 2025.
Executive order phases out U.S. Treasury paper checks
(bankingjournal.aba.com)
Under a new executive order from President Trump, effective Sept. 30, the U.S. Treasury will no longer issue paper checks for disbursements, including tax refunds, vendor payments, benefit payments and intergovernmental transfers.
Under a new executive order from President Trump, effective Sept. 30, the U.S. Treasury will no longer issue paper checks for disbursements, including tax refunds, vendor payments, benefit payments and intergovernmental transfers.
California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month
(arstechnica.com)
A proposed state law in California would force Internet service providers to offer $15 monthly plans to people with low incomes.
A proposed state law in California would force Internet service providers to offer $15 monthly plans to people with low incomes.
Key principles on in-game virtual currencies
(europa.eu)
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Social Security Admin to require in-person ID checks for new&existing recipients
(apnews.com)
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.