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Open-Source Project Aims to Broaden Access to Early Alerts for Earthquakes
Using internet of things devices and open-source standards, developers and citizen scientists can help monitor earthquake activity, deliver alerts in moments of risk—and more.
The Plan That Could Give Us Our Lives Back
The U.S. has never had enough coronavirus tests. Now a group of epidemiologists, economists, and dreamers is plotting a new strategy to defeat the virus, even before a vaccine is found.
State Ban on ‘High Capacity’ Gun Magazines Violates 2nd Amendment, 9th Circuit Rules
The California law, tied up in court since it was approved by voters in 2016, would ban the possession of firearms magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds.
Ohio Policy Aims to Detect Vulnerabilities in Election Websites
Elections officials and vendors are moving forward with plans to roll out vulnerability disclosure programs to help detect problems before the presidential election.
There Are Nine Finalists—and No Mosquitoes—for Mississippi's New State Flag
The state's flag previously featured the Confederate battle flag, widely considered a racist symbol. It was retired in June after nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd renewed calls to replace it.
Wildfires Raging in Several Western States
Fires are forcing hundreds of evacuations in the south and western United States.
5 ways to bolster cybersecurity maturity
While tight budgets and an inability to keep up with evolving threats hinder cybersecurity maturity, agencies can bolster their defenses.
AWS launches cloud-based quantum computing
Amazon Web Services announced the general availability of Amazon Braket, a service that taps AWS cloud resources to run quantum computing algorithms on simulated quantum computers, reducing the need for developers to set up and manage their own infrastructure.
Michigan’s ‘Tampon Tax’ Challenged in New Lawsuit
The litigation is part of a national movement toward exempting menstrual products from states' sales taxes.
To Speed Up Results, States Limit COVID-19 Testing
The average wait for test results is more than four days.
COVID data failures create pressure for public health system overhaul
There are signs the COVID-19 pandemic has created momentum to modernize the nation’s creaky, fragmented public health data system, in which nearly 3,000 local, state and federal health departments set their own reporting rules and vary greatly in their ability to send and receive data electronically.
Seven Connecticut Residents Fined $1,000 for Violating Covid Travel Rules
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For Cities, Path to Financial Recovery Could Be a Long One
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In a Bid to Save Local Restaurants, Cities Open Streets and Parking Lots to Outdoor Dining
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Jail Populations Are On the Rise
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How to Use Ventilation and Air Filtration to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Indoors
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Can AI reduce recidivism?
One county in Indiana is working with researchers to see if artificial intelligence can reduce parolee recidivism rates and identify when early intervention could be most beneficial.
Cloud streamlines CARES Act grants management
With grants management taking on more importance in the pandemic, state and local governments are turning to cloud-based systems to streamline processing and reporting.
How technology can help local police improve efficiencies and better serve citizens
Tools like automated license plate recognition software and vehicle recognition systems can be used to create a contactless and efficient form of policing that can help departments manage their budgetary realities while keeping their officers and communities safe for everyone.
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