The Open Data Institute (ODI) is calling on UK political parties to adopt a number of manifesto commitments around data, digital and technology issues ahead of the upcoming general election. Launched at a cross-party event in the House of Commons on 21 March 2024, the ODI’s “policy manifesto” sets out what it believes is needed… Continue reading Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto
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Russia launches strikes on Kyiv and Lviv region; Poland activates aircraft
KYIV — Russia launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv on Sunday, officials said, prompting neighboring Poland’s armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app there were several explosions in the Ukrainian capital after air defense… Continue reading Russia launches strikes on Kyiv and Lviv region; Poland activates aircraft
North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as U.S. and South Korean troops begin drills
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles, state media reported Monday, as the U.S. and South Korean militaries kicked off major annual drills that the North views as a rehearsal for invasion. The North’s report on missile tests came three days after the leaders of… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as U.S. and South Korean troops begin drills
China launches military drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s U.S. trip
China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “serious warning” to separatist forces in an angry but widely expected response to Vice President William Lai’s visit to the United States, drawing condemnation from Taipei. Lai, the front-runner to become Taiwan’s president in elections in January, returned from the United States on Friday. He… Continue reading China launches military drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s U.S. trip
BSI launches sustainability-focused startup accelerator
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has selected six startups to join its sustainability-focused startup accelerator, which is being launched in partnership with the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL). The BSI is the UK’s national standards body, producing technical standards and certification processes for a wide range of products and services, while the CISL… Continue reading BSI launches sustainability-focused startup accelerator
Parkland Survivor Launches PAC To Back Youth Candidates
Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg is teaming up with the campaign manager for Congress’ youngest-ever member to launch a new group aiming to get young people elected to state legislatures and Congress. The new group, Leaders We Deserve, will back people under the age of 30 running for state legislatures and people under the age… Continue reading Parkland Survivor Launches PAC To Back Youth Candidates