Suburban residents often face challenges receiving reliable and accessible bus transit — riders often complain about infrequent schedules and long waiting times. Often, transit agencies are unable to provide additional buses because population density in such areas is usually low. On-demand transit (ODT) is an innovative transportation approach that enhances the accessibility and quality of service while reducing operating costs. Despite the rapid growth of ODT services in various cities across Canada and the United States, the mechanism of placing ride-requests with many ODT service providers remains reliant on mobile applications, telephone calls or websites. But privacy concerns may lead…
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“It’s the optics that matter” is a modern cliche of political life. It doesn’t matter what you say so much as how you say it – and where you say it. If this is true, then the early election omens are not good for Rishi Sunak. Standing at the lectern, he looked like a schoolboy who’d been sent into the yard for being naughty. Hunched shoulders and sodden smile, he grimaced through a speech that was badly written and far too long. Where he gave the speech was nowhere unusual – in front of Downing Street like so many other…
Good evening, let’s start with today’s top stories:Ireland, Spain and Norway have all announced that they intend to recognize a Palestinian state on May 28 and are encouraging other Western countries to follow suit. The countries said their decision is aimed at securing a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza – and the development prompted an angry response from Israel, which recalled its ambassadors from the three capitals.Meanwhile, Israeli tanks have advanced to the edge of a crowded district in the heart of Rafah during one of the most intense bombardments of the southern Gaza city since Israel…
WASHINGTON — El Departamento del Trabajo de los EE. UU. anunció hoy un acuerdo voluntario con el Departamento de Empleo de Oregon para reafirmar el compromiso de brindar un acceso significativo al programa de seguro de desempleo para las personas con dominio limitado del inglés.El Centro de Derechos Civiles del departamento llevó a cabo una revisión de cumplimiento y determinó que el programa de UI de Oregon se ha esforzado de forma admirable para brindar acceso lingüístico al publico, según lo exige la legislación nacional, pero hay áreas para mejorar y así garantizar que las personas con dominio limitado del inglés…
Partnering with academic clinicians is essential for any clinical trial research, and helps ensure that trials translate into current clinical practice and remain focused on the needs of patients. However, in the UK, the number of academic clinicians within the health system is predicted to decline. This trend could make future clinical research more challenging. As part of our commitment to fostering translational clinical research in the UK, MRC is partnering with the AstraZeneca on one-year industry placement opportunities within their BioPharmaceuticals Research and Development (R&D) business. Strengthening ability to lead translational clinical trials The aim of this scheme is…
1) The sport This summer sees the return of the European Championships — and the soccer tournament’s crunch fixtures fall right in the middle of the election campaign and on either side of polling day itself. Westminster-residing football fans hoping that pre-tournament favorites England meet success will find themselves sneaking a glance at the side’s matches while on the campaign trail. If England reaches the quarter finals, meanwhile, those fixtures will take place in the days immediately following the election. Scotland’s side are also playing at the tournament — and the timing of the campaign may present a problem for…
Enabling sustainable and resilient farming Effective nutrient management is vital for farmers and growers as it can significantly boost productivity while minimising environmental impact. By maximising the efficiency of nutrient use, farmers can achieve better crop growth and yields, ultimately improving their bottom line. At the same time, effective nutrient management practices help protect soil and water quality by reducing the risk of nutrient runoff and erosion. This not only benefits farmers by ensuring the long-term sustainability of their operations but also contributes to broader environmental conservation efforts. Funding opportunity The £15 million ‘farming futures research and development fund nutrient…
Australians don’t know and can’t control how data brokers are spreading their personal information. This is the core finding of a newly released report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Consumers wanting to rent a property, get an insurance quote or shop online are not given real choices about whether their personal data is shared for other purposes. This exposes Australians to scams, fraud, manipulation and discrimination. In fact, many don’t even know what kind of data has been collected about them and shared or sold by data firms and other third parties. Our privacy laws are due…
A new deal between the UK and EU on agricultural quotas means 13,000 tonnes of lamb, beef and poultry coming to Northern Ireland from countries around the world will benefit from UK tariff quotas and Free Trade Agreements. This addresses a key problem with the old Protocol – businesses exporting their goods could benefit from UK Free Trade Agreements but those importing higher tariff products like meats into Northern Ireland could not benefit from the UK’s trade regime. Months of intensive engagement with businesses and with the DUP has now paid off with a legally binding deal. We know that…
The United States hosted Italy to a dialogue on the Indo-Pacific on May 21 in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia co-chaired the dialogue. The U.S. delegation included senior government officials from the Department of State, the National Security Council, and Department of Defense. The United States and Italy discussed joint priorities in the region to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, including maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea and in the Taiwan Strait, urging the PRC to cease shipments of dual-use goods to Russia for use…