> "... clear architectural backbone – not centralisation, but interoperability – can allow many systems to act as one government"
https://www.publictechnology.net/2026/05/1
The exhibit, which could be accurately described as an elegiac tribute,
will honor the warm-hued bucket seats and
L-shaped, conversation-friendly sectionals that are soon to be retired by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
As outlined in its 2025-2029 capital plan, the MTA will purchase 1,500 new subway cars in a $10.9 billion move,
replacing about 22% of the existing fleet — and with them, the orange bucket seats.
Regina Shepherd, director of the Tran…
Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/washington-dc-mayoral-primary-race
Memo: the BBC says it will cut 550 jobs including in its news and content divisions by the start of FY 2027-2028 in the first phase of a plan to save $670M (Ellise Shafer/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/digital/global/bbc-layoffs-redu…
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NASA Outlines Preliminary #ArtemisIII Mission Plans: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/artemis-3/nasa-outlines-preliminary-artemis-iii-mission-plans/ - it will be longer than Artemis II and take place entirely in LEO, with a spacer "the mass and overall dimensions of an upper stage but without propulsive capabilities"; summary in https://x.com/SpaceflightNow/status/2054596172338110921
Noel Thomas sure likes to present himself as an opposition politician. But we all know he was in Fianna Fšil for 10 years and even after leaving, his politics hasn't really changed.
This video got sent to me today and man, it really outlines it out well. https://youtu.be/861r575BuLM?feature=s
Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/washington-dc-mayoral-primary-race
House Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to get all of his members on board a new reconciliation package and pass it next week.
House Republican leaders released the text of their $95 billion third reconciliation bill on Wednesday morning and aim to pass it next week.
The bill provides $10 billion to the House Administration Committee to give in grants to implement the SAVE Act -- a voter ID bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
It directs $60 bill…