Immigrants Might Be Reporting Crimes Even Less Now. Here's Why
COMMENTARY | The Trump administration’s decision to create doubt about the validity of U visas that protect crime survivors hurts already vulnerable immigrant populations.
His Wife's Nursing Home Facility Went on Lockdown. So He Got a Job There.
A Michigan man got a part-time job at his wife's nursing home after the facility stopped allowing visitors during the coronavirus pandemic. The state is one of 20 where long-term care facilities remain on total lockdown.
Critics Question CARES Act Spending in Some States
“I’ve yet to meet a pothole that has the coronavirus.”
Public Pensions Rally in Chaotic Stock Market, But Bigger Bills Still Coming for Governments
Pension earnings came up short this year. Eventually, that will require bigger contributions to make up the difference.
Trump Looks to Executive Orders as Coronavirus Aid Talks Falter
The president said he would issue executive orders to provide some temporary coronavirus relief if Democrats and White House negotiators are unable to come to agreement over a broader aid package. But it remains unclear how he can authorize spending without Congress.
How’s my driving? Researchers measure trust in autonomous vehicles
Scientists at the Army Research Lab are using facial recognition technology to gauge the trust soldiers have in their robotic teammates, enabling developers to calibrate systems so that they work efficiently with humans whose native trust levels vary.
NSA expanding telework for unclassified work
As the National Security Agency works to broaden its cloud-based telework capabilities, it is expanding capabilities within Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified activities.
Ushering in a new era of work with RPA and AI
By adding artificial intelligence to robotic process automation, agencies can accelerate the ability of RPA to complete a multitude of tasks at once, which is particularly helpful when analyzing large swaths of data.
High-performance computing from anywhere
GPU-accelerated virtual workstations allow scientists to continue working with massive datasets from almost anywhere.
The Workforce Is About to Change Dramatically
COMMENTARY | Three predictions for what the future might look like.
Licensed to Work: How Licensing Reform Can Contribute to Economic Recovery
COMMENTARY | Licensure reform will be critical to stimulating future job growth.
The Underemployment Crisis
COMMENTARY | Even before the pandemic, roughly one in 10 workers wanted to log more hours.
New York Attorney General Seeks to Dissolve National Rifle Association
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Minneapolis voters will not consider proposal to dismantle police department this fall … Governor says positive coronavirus test later came back negative … Houston City Council embraces “walkable” plan.
Appeals Courts Split on Whether Trump Administration Can Enforce 'Public Charge’ Rule
A federal appeals court says the rule penalizing immigrants for using public assistance programs can’t be enforced in three northeast states. But another court found the administration can move forward with its new standards.
Pets Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus
A dog in Louisiana is the eighth pet in the United States to test positive for the virus that causes Covid-19. It's unlikely that animals can transmit the virus to people, according to the CDC—but they can catch it from their owners.
The Escalating Crisis in Police Hiring
COMMENTARY | As revenues drop and passionate debates over police mission, budget and purpose continue, cities still face the arduous task of recruiting top-notch candidates.
Virginia launches first COVID notification app based on Apple-Google tech
COVIDWISE is the first statewide deployment of the COVID-19 exposure notifications system application programming interface jointly created by Apple and Google.
What will it take for a secure election?
In the face of unprecedented challenges this year, many election officials say most issues can simply be addressed with sufficient political will.
Lawmakers call for red team testing of legacy electric grids
The nation’s energy grid should be tested for cyber vulnerabilities, lawmakers say, especially in light of the new challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and reports of foreign adversaries targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure.
NSA warns of exposing location data
In a cybersecurity advisory, the National Security Agency warned mobile device users that they could be inadvertently revealing their location and risking missions.
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