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Karma mailbag

Slow Boring • 1690 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Theories Legislation Public Health Labor Market Local news
  1. The post discusses right-wing conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift, but does not endorse them.
  2. There's an observation that Taylor Swift's song 'Karma' may contain elements from an older song, 'Music is My Hot Hot Sex' by CSS.
  3. The post highlights positive news stories like Medicaid expansion, newborn great white sharks, and successful transit projects.

Notebook: Bad News Day

Book Post • 628 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
📰 News Journalism Local news Media industry AI Advertising
  1. Recent years have seen a significant decline in journalism, with many major news outlets facing layoffs and cutbacks.
  2. Local news has been especially hard-hit, with many newspapers closing down, leaving 'news deserts' in over 200 counties.
  3. The rise of artificial intelligence is also impacting journalism, with AI tools changing how news is consumed and altering the media landscape.
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Friday brief: Spend limit council defends culture budget

NN Journal • 707 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📰 News Local news
  1. North Northamptonshire Council is defending spending on cultural services despite overall spending limits.
  2. The council is justifying large cultural renovation projects by seeking grants and emphasizing the importance of cultural offerings.
  3. West Northamptonshire Council faces criticism for the closure of a care home despite protests and calls to preserve it for community use.

How Greater Manchester Police failed Rochdale’s girls

The Mill • 609 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📰 News Crime Politics Weather Local news Events
  1. An independent review found massive failings in how Greater Manchester Police handled reports of sexual exploitation in Rochdale.
  2. The report highlighted serious flaws in protecting children, including leaving victims harassed and intimidated by abusers.
  3. Despite past failures, ongoing efforts include charges against perpetrators and promises to revisit past cases for accountability.

Oh no! It's the City Council Derp Squad!

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 216 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Local news Healthcare Government Economy
  1. City Council Derp Squad involves neo-Nazi group sending racist mailers and making prank calls, posing as activists.
  2. Worcester is facing a housing crisis with rent rising significantly, putting pressure on renters.
  3. Canal District in Worcester is experiencing closures of restaurants, indicating a larger trend of urban decay post-Polar Park.

The rush for the doors

City Hall Watcher • 255 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
📰 News Local news
  1. The post discusses the high turnover of senior staff members at Toronto City Hall since 2020.
  2. There is a focus on retirement ceremonies for senior City staff.
  3. The author provides insights on departures from the top City Hall executive offices since 2000.

Why do people have to live outside?

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 157 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Homelessness Local news Policy Election Government
  1. Questioning why people are forced to live outside despite buildings being available with heating.
  2. Illustrating the challenges faced by the homeless due to lack of shelter beds before winter.
  3. Discussing the shifts in Worcester's media landscape and a proposal to change the police chief position to a public safety commissioner.

Developer rolls the dice on massive uptown casino complex

The Charlotte Ledger • 373 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
💼 Business Real Estate Hospitality Entertainment Local news Consulting
  1. A developer plans a massive casino and hotel complex in uptown Charlotte after new gambling laws are passed
  2. A beloved business requests historic status, potentially affecting new tower developments near Morehead Street
  3. Chick-fil-A and Carvana partner to tackle traffic congestion by allowing drive-thru customers to idle in a car vending machine

New R-12 school, main street changes and more planned in Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge News • 39 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
📰 News Local news Community Engagement City Development Population Growth
  1. Murray Bridge in Australia is preparing for significant population growth and planning major changes like new schools and street renovations.
  2. In the short term (zero to five years), there are plans to improve infrastructure like water sports parks, rezoning for development, and renovating the swimming pool.
  3. In the long term (10+ years), Murray Bridge is considering a new ring road, expanding Mobilong Prison, and space for up to 19,000 new homes as the population grows.

Subscriber giveaway – October 2023

Murray Bridge News • 78 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
📰 News Local news
  1. Murray Bridge News is giving away a prize pack to one of their paying subscribers.
  2. The prize pack includes a family pass to Monarto Safari Park, DVDs, books, a movie pass, and Murray Bridge News merchandise.
  3. To have a chance to win, subscribe to a paid subscription by a certain date or maintain an existing subscription.