Day: May 15, 2024
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New York. Adams Administration to Host Inaugural National Urban Rat Summit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University, announced the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit for September 18 to 19, aiming to unite researchers and municipal experts to exchange best practices in rodent control. This summit aligns with the city’s comprehensive…
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White House. Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the U.S.-PRC Talks on AI Risk and Safety
The U.S. and PRC officials, led by Tarun Chhabra and Seth Center, convened in Geneva to discuss AI risk and safety, following a summit between Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping. Both sides exchanged perspectives on AI safety and misuse, emphasizing the importance of global consensus and open communication to responsibly manage competition. Special Assistant to…
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Peru’s government, issued a decree that officially categorizes “transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity disorder, other gender identity disorders and fetishistic transvestism” as mental illnesses
Peru’s government, led by President Dina Boluarte, issued a decree that officially categorizes “transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity disorder in childhood, other gender identity disorders and fetishistic transvestism” as mental illnesses. Peru has officially classified transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as ‘mentally ill’ by issuing a presidential decree that categorizes “transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appears on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning”
Mayor Adams discusses Knicks’ success with Tarsha Jones on 94.7 The Block. They touch on global conflicts and cannabis regulation. Adams outlines efforts to combat illegal cannabis shops targeting youth. The conversation shifts to urban development projects in Red Hook and ensuring affordability. Jones seeks Adams’ support for naming a street after DJ Mister Cee…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the April Consumer Price Index – Key Insights
President Joe Biden emphasized that fighting inflation and reducing costs remains his top economic priority, acknowledging the ongoing struggles of many families despite progress made. He outlined plans to address high prices by constructing two million new homes, tackling prescription drug costs, and urging grocery chains to lower prices, contrasting his approach with Congressional Republicans’…