News about open_data on 2023-01-12

Airbnb – Not For Me - Real Estate - United States
New York City has become the first city in the US to impose new regulations on short-term rental rentals. But what does this mean for the city's housing market and what is it like to be a new law - and how will it work?
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2023-01-12

Birmingham City Council unveils open data platform
A new data platform has been launched to help the public understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the city's economy and its impact on businesses and their ability to make it easier to access the local authority’s insights. Why is it so important?
Source: ukauthority.com
Published on 2023-01-12

By Bike | City of Norfolk , Virginia - Official Website
Norfolk is evolving into a bike-friendly city. Here's what happens to cycling in the city and how it is getting around the town, and what does it mean for residents, visitors and workers? Here are five things you need to know about the area.
Source: norfolk.gov
Published on 2023-01-12

Delaware prepares for reduction in pandemic - era extra help
Delaware mother Louise Andersen has said she feels a transition to healthcare in the state is “ sink or swim” after the federal and state public health emergency (PHE) was lifted in December 2022, according to the Department for Health and Social Care (DHS).
Source: whyy.org
Published on 2023-01-12

Digital Earth Africa to deliver robust data infrastructure for the continent
The Digital Earth Africa Programme is being launched by the Economic Commission for Africa, according to a leading figure in the country’s statistics body - which aims to help the economy and society prepare for climate change and the future of the continent.
Source: capitalethiopia.com
Published on 2023-01-12

Half a million lives could be saved yearly by replacing wood and charcoal stoves in Africa
The cost of replacing traditional wood- and charcoal-burning stoves in Africa could reach 463,000, according to a new study published by Sweden's Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH) and British scientists, OnStove.
Source: phys.org
Published on 2023-01-12

Hamilton police chief questioned for hours about $196M maintenance budget
The chief of Hamilton Police has told councillors he could reject the city's budget for the next five years, but says he is not satisfied with his proposals for a further 19 full-time officers in the county.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2023-01-12

It is imperative to build open science capabilities in MENA
Open science is a key part of the development of higher education in the Middle East and North Africa, according to the University World News newspaper. But what does it mean for the region and why is it so important to those who want to be open researchers?
Source: universityworldnews.com
Published on 2023-01-12

NCBS gets $440 , 000 grant to collect , preserve 200 yrs of Indian Science history | India News
The Times of India has published a series of letters about the world of the Uunicorns. This week it looks at how they are being shaped by the political landscape of Indian democracy and why it is going to be called the ‘Uunicorn’.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published on 2023-01-12

No order from PM for Cabinet ministers to declare assets , says Rafizi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has yet to order the declaration of assets of his Cabinet ministers, says Rafizi Ramli, the leader of the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PKR) in Sri Lanka, in a bid to promote transparency and accountability.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2023-01-12

ODI and Microsoft supporting the Open Climate Data Challenge in Uruguay – The ODI
Uruguay 2100 has been selected as the winner of an Open Climate Data Challenge in July 2022, a challenge supported by Microsoft and the Open Data Institute. Here is the full transcript of the competition's latest findings from the BBC News website. Following the selection, we explain why.
Source: theodi.org
Published on 2023-01-12

Open data is a pillar of digitalisation of society , economy
Malaysia’s government has launched a new data repository aimed at improving the transparency of the public and their ability to access accurate and timely statistics to those who live in the country's financial institutions during the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: malaysiakini.com
Published on 2023-01-12

Reducing the use of wood - and charcoal - burning stoves could save half a million lives in Africa
The cost of replacing traditional wood- and charcoal-burning stoves in Africa could reach 463,000, according to a new study published by Sweden's Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH) and British scientists, OnStove.
Source: news-medical.net
Published on 2023-01-12

Schumer , Jeffries team takes shape
The US House of Representatives has a new leadership role, which could be crucial for the next two years of the US political crisis, as the Republicans prepare for life in the minority. Why is the relationship between the two parties?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2023-01-12

Sometimes , the secret data we need is in plain sight
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads to the US, intelligence agencies are increasingly relying on public reporting and diplomatic cables. But what does it mean for the White House, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, who is behind the investigation.
Source: capitolhillblue.com
Published on 2023-01-12

The Nashville Ledger
US intelligence agencies are falling behind because it has not embraced collecting open source information, according to an investigation by the US Senate. But what is it like for spies and intercepts to predict the next pandemic and the future government?
Source: tnledger.com
Published on 2023-01-12

Topigs Norsvin unveils new data exchange platform
The UK's largest sow management system has announced a new data exchange platform for its worldwide business partners, which is based on the latest technologies developed by the company responsible for the farming industry in Northern Ireland and Scotland, VAA.
Source: nationalhogfarmer.com
Published on 2023-01-12

U . S . spies lag rivals in seizing on data hiding in plain sight
US intelligence agencies are falling behind because they have not embraced collecting open source information, according to an investigation by the US Senate. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges facing the White House.
Source: washingtontimes.com
Published on 2023-01-12

US spies lag rivals in seizing on data hiding in plain sight
When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in China, officials in Washington turned to the intelligence agencies for early warnings. What does this mean for the future of the US government and the country's economy, and why is it so important?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2023-01-12

US spies lag rivals in seizing on data hiding in plain sight | iNFOnews | Thompson - Okanagan News Source
In our series of letters from African journalists, former US intelligence officials are increasingly warning about the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the key facts about their efforts to avoid a global spread of coronavirus.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2023-01-12

US spies lag rivals in seizing on data hiding in plain sight – Metro US
US intelligence agencies are falling behind because they have not embraced collecting open source information, according to an investigation by the US Senate. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges facing the White House.
Source: metro.us
Published on 2023-01-12

Vaccine cold chain management
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at the impact of vaccines on the world's health system.1 vaccination is a powerful public health intervention, which aims to save millions of lives per year.
Source: dovepress.com
Published on 2023-01-12