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Bees

Urban backyard beekeeping on the rise and many of the newcomers are millenials

Thousands of pollinators are at risk of extinction. Now, some cities are modifying bylaws to encourage residents to take up backyard beekeeping. And it's working. In Greater Vancouver, beekeeping schools are reporting increases of 50 per cent or more in be…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Matteo Salvini

Matteo Salvini to join protest against Italy’s new government as it moves to undo hardline policies

The former deputy prime minister is a formidable obstacle to the new regime, as the country's most popular politician - REUTERS Italys former interior minister Matteo Salvini will take to the streets on Monday in a far-Right protest against the new coalition…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Big Data

Crowdfunding the “grassroots first responders” helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

Steve Boyett writes, "HeadKnowles Hurricane Relief Foundation gofundme is raising funds to go to 'grassroots first responders, 1000's of volunteers providing meals, shelter and equipment to displaced persons.' They are on the Approved Dorian Donations list of…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Big Data

LED leverages big data to find international economic development leads – The Advocate

The Louisiana Economic Development department is using a computer model to help target countries for foreign investment in the state, and the agency says it has hit the mark on some projects. LED built the predictive investment computer model to help hone i…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Korean Peace Talks

US, Taliban keep open door to talks after summit scrapped

Washington (AFP) - The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban on Sunday both left the door open to fresh talks after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a secret summit, but the insurgents warned of inflicting greater costs. The United States also said…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Singapore

26 Fun Things: Arty Roller Rink at Fort Mason, Celeb-Studded Music & Eco Festivals + More Bay Area Events

This week is going to be huge, with Snoop Dogg and Chet Faker joining Bill Nye the Science Guy for the coolest eco-forward fest ever, at Palace of Fine Arts. Plus, Lauryn Hill and Ceelo Green are among the A-list headliners at this week's Sonoma Harvest Fes…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Jamal Khashoggi

Four Republicans, 20 Democrats vie for U.S. presidential nominations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford on Sunday became the third Republican challenger to U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination. The largest Democratic field in the modern U.S. politic…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Trade War

Chinese exports to the US tanked in August as Trump’s trade-war tariffs hit demand – Business Insider

Chinese exports to the US tanked in August as Trump's trade-war tariffs hit demand - Business Insider

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Protectionism

Mark Sanford announces GOP presidential bid: ‘We have lost our way’

Former Rep. Mark Sanford in an interview on Fox News Sunday, said he believes the GOP needs to have a conversation about what it means to be a Republican. | Bruce Smith/AP File Photo Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Sunday announced he will challen…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Julian Assange

Universal Basic Income + Automation + Plutocracy = Dystopia

Americans are discussing the possibility of a universal basic income (UBI) more seriously than ever before, largely due to the surprisingly popular campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang has made UBI the central issue of his platform,…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Urban backyard beekeeping on the rise and many of the newcomers are millenials

Matteo Salvini to join protest against Italy’s new government as it moves to undo hardline policies

Crowdfunding the “grassroots first responders” helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

LED leverages big data to find international economic development leads – The Advocate

US, Taliban keep open door to talks after summit scrapped

26 Fun Things: Arty Roller Rink at Fort Mason, Celeb-Studded Music & Eco Festivals + More Bay Area Events

Four Republicans, 20 Democrats vie for U.S. presidential nominations

Chinese exports to the US tanked in August as Trump’s trade-war tariffs hit demand – Business Insider

Mark Sanford announces GOP presidential bid: ‘We have lost our way’

Universal Basic Income + Automation + Plutocracy = Dystopia

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