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In one city, litter meets its mechanical match
A pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways.
An AI took on a human pilot in a DARPA-sponsored dogfight
Last September's tests are informing the Air Force’s effort to build autonomous drones.
Initial funding for digital equity plans is available. But how do states plan to use it?
Some have identified creative solutions to address affordability, digital skills and accessibility issues. But one approach—reliance on the federal internet subsidy that is about to expire—could force some states back to the drawing board.
Biden administration to roll back the Betsy DeVos Title IX rules
New Education Department regulations would undo Trump administration changes to sexual discrimination policies at U.S. colleges and universities, now requiring the schools to have in place measures to offer support to students and employees alleging discrimination.
Sorry to harsh the vibe, but all is not well in New York cannabis
Weed farmers, left out of the state budget, fear they won’t survive.
Army SOF's new drone course teaches gamer and maker skills
By graduation, the students will know how to build their own drones and teach foreign partners on tactics.
3 tips for short-term land-use planning
COMMENTARY | As populations grow and real estate requirements change, cities or counties should regularly evaluate their mix of land use designations so they get the kind of development they can live with long term.
Editor’s Note: 4/20 isn’t just for smoking this year
Tokers, already outside, can enjoy 53 car-free streets as part of the New York City Department of Transportation’s early celebration of Earth Day.
Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election
Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November
DHA looks to contract a ‘digital front door’ to modernize its health system
A DHA spokesperson said the agency is looking to build “a new healthcare model that places the administrative aspects of healthcare in the background.”
OPM has new tools to fight improper health insurance enrollments
Watchdog agencies and Congress have previously chided the federal government’s HR agency for the lack of internal controls ensuring that family members of federal workers and retirees remain eligible for the federal workforce’s health insurance program.
Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury
Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.
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