By: Kathleen Leslie and Jelena Atanackovic Canada is grappling with overlapping crises in mental health and overdoses that are outpacing the capacity of the mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) system to respond. While governments across the country are taking steps to increase access to MHSUH services — including a recent federal government announcement […]
A recent survey conducted by the Direct Polls Institute for the Regavim movement has revealed the opinions of 512 reservists from diverse backgrounds who served during the Swords of Iron War. The survey aimed to gauge their views on various issues in Israeli society, including negotiations with Hamas, hostage deals, and humanitarian aid to Gaza. […]
As I write this, two contrasting regulations on the development of artificial intelligence — namely generative AI — are making their way through the European and British parliaments. The British approach is very simple — looking to ensure AI companies fit into existing laws governing technology companies. In contrast, the EU approach, as White & Case analysis describes, is an entirely new piece of legislation, and is risk-based — looking to counter the most serious risks that come with...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony Monday for a package of bills the Oregon Legislature passed during the 2024 session that are aimed at addressing the housing and homelessness crises. “Across the state — from big and mid-size cities to small, rural towns — Oregonians are straining under the pressure of