Jul. 1—WILKES-BARRE — In honor of Deafblind Awareness Week and Helen Keller’s birthday, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright this week introduced bipartisan legislation to help overcome barriers and identify policy gaps for individuals with combined hearing and vision loss. The Deafblind Disabled Americans Table Approximation (DATA) or Deafblind DATA Act, would require the U.S. Census Bureau […]
For more than 15 years, a group of scientists in Texas have been hard at work creating smaller and smaller devices to “see” through barriers using medium-frequency electromagnetic waves — and now, they seem closer than ever to cracking the code. In an interview with Futurism, electrical engineering professor Kenneth O of the University of Texas explained […]
By Chris Thomas NEW DELHI (Reuters) – German carmaker Mercedes-Benz wants India’s next government to forge more free trade agreements (FTAs) and reduce trade barriers to help boost luxury car sales in one of the world’s biggest auto markets, its country head said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has built a business friendly image over […]
Poland on Monday announced details on the planned fortification of its eastern border, including drones, anti-tank barriers and new operating bases. The plan, called Eastern Shield, envisages investments totalling around $2.5 billion and should be completed by 2028. “We have 700 kilometres of border to secure, 400 kilometres of which are with Belarus,” said Deputy […]
Exposing unacceptable barriers to disability services in Oklahoma The disability status report conducted by Cornell University showed the prevalence of disability in Oklahoma was a staggering 16.1% of individuals of all ages, which means that out of 3,880,800 individuals, 625,800 are affected. It’s inconceivable that the process of obtaining federal disability benefits and services in […]
Germany’s state-owned railway operator Deutsche Bahn plans to use transparent noise barriers in cities and on scenic routes in future. Passengers will be able to enjoy a view of the countryside with the transparent plastic wall elements, while residents will no longer have to live with grey walls on their doorstep, Deutsche Bahn said on […]
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, who was first elected in 2016 and was pregnant during the 2023 legislative session, has said it’s important to find balance and set boundaries as a legislative mom. (Trevor Bexon/Nevada Current) For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And […]
The demands of military life can make it hard for civilian spouses to juggle work with other responsibilities. They often face frequent moves, overseas deployments, and a partner with irregular work hours. This can make it difficult for spouses to find and keep a job, especially a full-time one. Megan Brown has been a military […]
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, who was first elected in 2016 and was pregnant during the 2023 legislative session, has said it’s important to find balance and set boundaries as a legislative mom. (Trevor Bexon/Nevada Current) For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last […]
The demands of military life can make it hard for civilian spouses to juggle work with other responsibilities. They often face frequent moves, overseas deployments, and a partner with irregular work hours. This can make it difficult for spouses to find and keep a job, especially a full-time one. Megan Brown has been a military […]
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, who was first elected in 2016 and was pregnant during the 2023 legislative session, has said it’s important to find balance and set boundaries as a legislative mom. (Trevor Bexon/Nevada Current) For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last […]
Despite programs to subsidize rental housing, low-income recipients often struggle to find a place as cost of living rises and landlords refuse Section 8 vouchers. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency manages local housing voucher programs in Sacramento and the county and has 12 different wait lists for housing. Its Housing Choice Voucher program — […]