• Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem

    Mayoral candidates Gonzalez and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules. by Courtney Vaughn Two weeks after Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office unveiled a heavily revised ordinance to address restrictions on homeless camping in Portland, other commissioners are floating their own versions. Despite the various plans on the table,...

  • ‘We can’t solve homelessness’: Topeka leaders continue homeless cleanup efforts

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka leaders say crews are continuing their efforts to combat the homeless issue in the Capital City. At the mayor's monthly press conference, Topeka City leaders discussed the ongoing work to clean up homeless camps near the Kansas River. In February, city crews cleaned up 177 tons of trash and debris from []

  • Problems with 3 Body Problem? Experts discuss physics, mathematics behind hit Netflix show

    The science fiction television series 3 Body Problem, the latest from the creators of HBO's Game of Thrones, has become the most watched show on Netflix since its debut last month. Based on the bestselling book trilogy Remembrance of Earth's Past by Chinese computer engineer and author Cixin Liu, 3 Body Problem introduces viewers to advanced concepts in physics in service to a suspenseful story involving investigative police work, international intrigue, and the looming threat of an...

  • No-shows a problem for General Conference

    Church officials are still scrambling to get delegates from Africa and other non-U.S. parts of The United Methodist Church to the legislative assembly that begins April 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • The Three-Body Problem Explained

    If you have been watching the new TV series which recently premiered on Netflix and are wondering what the three body problem is and why it is so significant. This quick guide will provide more insight. The three-body problem stands as a significant challenge in astrophysics, characterized by the complex gravitational interactions among three celestial […]

  • Chinese "Overcapacity" Is Not the Problem. Underconsumption Is.

    We are far from overcoming humanity's material needs, which means we need more production. The problem is not "excess" investment in capacity, but making sure that the capacity can be fully utilized.

  • Antisemitism and the problem with being "openly Jewish"

    Campaign Against Antisemitism's chief knew what he was getting into when he confronted the police at a protest. The approach helps nobody.

  • Misdiagnosed problems and misguided solutions

    In a recent piece published by the International Monetary Fund, Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton lambasted his own profession for ‘valorising efficiency…What to read next: Mental health and restraint: the unsolved conundrum | Outsourcing politics, killing democracy, fomenting revolution | The assault on the Mexican embassy in Quito, Ecuador | I’m all in for Fallout

  • What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

    VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week after week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised for their handling

  • Knowing the full story about homelessness

    We need to understand why a situation has turned out the way it has to be able to identify with the reasons behind a person’s choices. We are naturally disposed to find comfort and understanding in a beginning, a middle and an end. I was reminded of that this month, when reading the Scottish Government’s school attendance and absentee statistics, which found that 31 per cent of students were “persistently absent” from classes. There are many ways to look at this figure, which is a shocking one....

  • City finalizes plans for homelessness initiative

    Columbus officials have approved United Way of Bartholomew County’s homelessness initiative. Continue reading at The Republic News.

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    Boeing losses, problems continue to mount

    Boeing reported a slightly smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same time a year ago, and warned investors and employees it will have to cut back production further to deal with quality and safety issues on its production line. Boeing reported a core operating loss of $388 million, or $1.13 a share, from the $440 million it lost on that basis a year earlier. That was significantly less than analysts’ forecast of $1.63 a share in the quarter. But the improvement came from outside its...