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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

The dramatic images of wealthy neighborhoods burning during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires captured global attention, but the damage was much more widespread. Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. And that can mean making difficult decisions.

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California sues Activision Blizzard over a culture of ‘constant sexual harassment’

The Verge

Here is the full statement Activision Blizzard provided to The Verge and other publications, which calls the lawsuit “irresponsible behavior from unaccountable State bureaucrats that are driving many of the State’s best businesses out of California”: We value diversity and strive to foster a workplace that offers inclusivity for everyone.

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Sustainable community-led solutions shaping disaster philanthropy 

Candid

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape.

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Giving circles can strengthen collective action. Here’s how. 

Candid

From my vantage point at Philanthropy Together , a global initiative to scale and strengthen practices of collective giving, its clear more than ever, that we must unite and evolve our collective giving efforts. There are lessons to be learned from giving circles that philanthropists globally can use to strengthen collective action.

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How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

Fast Company Tech

Microplasticsa global problem The term plastic refers to a wide variety of artificially created polymers. Data from microplastic analyses can inform health recommendations and policy decisions, so its important for the people making those calls to know how reliable the analysis is. Microplastics are an emerging concern worldwide.

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. The results?

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Thinking of moving out of the U.S? Here are 10 hotspots for remote workers

Fast Company Tech

Its about discovering countries that actively welcome remote workers through smart visa policies, strong infrastructure, and communities that foster sustainable, fulfilling lifestyles. Known globally for its e-residency program, paperless government, and startup-friendly policies, Estonia has earned its reputation as a digital leader.