News about open_data on 2021-05-06
Humour over rumour : lessons from Taiwan in digital democracy
This week we speak to Jonas Glatthard and Bruno Kaufmann from SWI Swissinfo.ch - a former transgender correspondent based in Zurich. They spoke to Audrey Tang, the island state’s digital minister, and also explain how they have become inseparable in Taiwan.
Source: swissinfo.ch
Published on 2021-05-06
A look at COVID - 19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday , May 6 , 2021 | iNFOnews | Thompson - Okanagan News Source
The latest numbers on Covid-19 vaccinations in Canada have been revealed. Here's what happened to the provinces and territories of Newfoundland and Labrador and P.E.I., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and New Canada.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-05-06
A look at COVID - 19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday , May 5 , 2021 | iNFOnews
The latest numbers on Covid-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.The provinces are reporting 282,833 new vaccine doses administered for a total of 14,56,930 dosas given so far.Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-05-06
Activists Want Open Data About How Pittsburgh Police Use Less - Lethal Weapons , Ban On Purchasing More
A protest has taken place in Pittsburgh calling for police to ban the use of tear gas and sponge rounds during anti-racism protests in the US state of Pennsylvania. A nurse has said the protest is being rejected by other cities.
Source: wesa.fm
Published on 2021-05-06
Coronavirus Update : Pfizer vaccine approved for kids 12 and up in Canada
Following a promising trial in the United States, Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 12 and older. The Biden administration has announced it is in favour of allowing another temporary waiver on COVID-19 patents.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-05-06
DataSeers wins Most Innovation Payments Tech Award and Here Why …
DataSeers has been named the most innovative payments tech company of the year by the Innovative Payments Association (IPA) in a ceremony in the US state of Georgia. The winners have been confirmed on Wednesday, according to the BBC's weekly The Boss.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2021-05-06
If Data Is The New Oil , What Happening To Its Precious New Source ?
Facebook has been accused of misusing its personal data for political advertising during the 2016 US presidential election. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how it handled the leaks and how they managed to protect its users' personal information.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-05-06
News items - A Multi - level Perspective on Data - Driven Spatial Transformation in Johannesburg
This week we speak to Peter Magni and Miriam Maina about the rapid urbanisation of cities in the UK. Here, they look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on urban landscapes and their impact on environmental and economic sustainability. This is a full transcript of what happened.
Source: wits.ac.za
Published on 2021-05-06
RMS Global Catastrophe Model Leader Launches First Climate Change Models , Enabling New Risk Insights
The impact of climate change on Hurricanes and European floods could increase by as much as 24 percent by 2050, according to a new report. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impacts of the changes on the environment.
Source: insurancejournal.com
Published on 2021-05-06
Sage Therapeutics Inc ( SAGE ) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
Sage Therapeutics Inc has announced its first quarter financial results conference call. Here is a full transcript of the first meeting of its annual earnings announcements, which will be held on 5 May 2021. Welcome to the call - here is the full text.
Source: fool.com
Published on 2021-05-06
SCV News | Wednesday COVID - 19 Roundup : L . A . County Health Officer Order Updates Effective Thursday ; SCV Cases Total 27 , 744
The number of deaths and cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles has risen by a third, according to the latest figures from the US state of California. Officials have updated the yellow tier restrictions ahead of further safety changes.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-05-06
Want people to trust the police ? Get departments to share their data . | Opinion
The public is less confident that the police use proportionate levels of force and are held accountable, according to a poll published by the FBI. But what does this mean for confidence in officers and departments? The BBC's David Mazeika and Wesley S. McCann explain.
Source: nj.com
Published on 2021-05-06