# government & policy (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover government & policy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Reuters – China’s Moonshot talking to US cloud giants over Kimi K3](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/reuters-chinas-moonshot-talking-to-us-tech-giants-over-kimi-k3-ai) _2026-08-27 · Tim Barnwell · Silicon Republic_ The Chinese AI company is reportedly seeking a 30pc share of any revenue generated by Kimi K3-related services hosted on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. Read more: Reuters – China’s Moonshot talking to US cloud giants over Kimi K3 ## [DCU students to unveil Ireland’s first solar-powered race car](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dcu-students-to-unveil-irelands-first-solar-powered-race-car) _2026-08-27 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ The race car is gearing up for a public launch on 9 September in DCU. Read more: DCU students to unveil Ireland’s first solar-powered race car ## [US consulting firm Highspring plans 50 Irish jobs](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/us-consulting-firm-highspring-plans-50-irish-jobs) _2026-08-27 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ The new jobs, spanning engineering, operations, finance, consulting and technology, will be created over the coming years. Read more: US consulting firm Highspring plans 50 Irish jobs ## [Amazon nabs Dutch data analytics company DuckLabs](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/amazon-aws-ducklabs-acquisition-amsterdam-netherlands-dutch) _2026-08-27 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ AWS and DuckLabs have been working together since 2024. Read more: Amazon nabs Dutch data analytics company DuckLabs ## [Integrity360 acquires identity services company CyberIAM](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/integrity360-acquires-identity-services-company-cyberiam-ai-cybersecurity) _2026-08-27 · silicon · Business – Silicon Republic_ The Irish company said its existing identity services and resources will be integrated with the CyberIAM team to form a new identity managed services practice. Read more: Integrity360 acquires identity services company CyberIAM ## [Boston Scientific cyberattack: Cork staff asked to work remotely](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/boston-scientific-cyberattack-cork-staff-asked-to-work-remotely) _2026-08-27 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ The $69bn company expects further disruption while it works to restore affected systems. Read more: Boston Scientific cyberattack: Cork staff asked to work remotely ## [The Construction Reset: UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and focus](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/the-construction-reset-ukcw-birmingham-returns-with-bold-new-theme-and-focus/164864/) _2026-08-27 · Andy Jowett · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ As the industry enters a defining period, UK Construction Week Birmingham has unveiled a bold new theme and focus, The Construction Reset, to act as a positive catalyst to help kickstart a golden age for the sector. The post The Construction Reset: UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and focus appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Questions raised over monitoring of high-risk pregnancies](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/questions-raised-over-monitoring-of-high-risk-pregnancies/213598/) _2026-08-26 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Concerns over maternity care in England have intensified after NHS England launched an investigation into an Oxford hospital’s approach to monitoring pregnant women, bringing renewed attention to wider questions raised by Baroness Amos’s independent investigation. The post Questions raised over monitoring of high-risk pregnancies appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [(The Spectacle Podcast) It’s The Democrats’ Economy, Stupid!](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/the-spectacle-podcast-its-the-democrats-economy-stupid/) _2026-08-26 · Staff · The Hayride_ President Trump placed a 90-day tariff relief on ground beef, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of beef from importers. Trump has also indicated that the imported beef will be sold at 25 percent below market prices, noting that the price of ground beef reached a record average $6.89 per pound this year. The Spectacle \[…\] The post (The Spectacle Podcast) It’s The Democrats’ Economy, Stupid!… ## [With SpaceX In Tow, Louisiana’s Economic Development Pipeline Is Truly A Sight To Behold](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/with-spacex-in-tow-louisianas-economic-development-pipeline-is-truly-a-sight-to-behold/) _2026-08-26 · MacAoidh · The Hayride_ It’s a hundred-billion-dollar economic development win, which is far and away the greatest capital investment Louisiana has ever seen. But yesterday’s announcement by SpaceX that it was building Starbase Louisiana, a rocket launch facility which will ultimately have no less than a dozen launch pads capable of more than 30 rocket launches per day, was \[…\] The post With SpaceX In Tow, Louisiana’s… ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XQve45bspGAL) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Top tips for ensuring greater inclusivity in STEM careers](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/top-tips-ensuring-greater-inclusivity-stem-space-working-life) _2026-08-26 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Equality is everyone’s responsibility, so employers should try to ensure they are creating a diverse and welcoming workplace environment. Read more: Top tips for ensuring greater inclusivity in STEM careers ## [Top tips for ensuring greater inclusivity in the STEM space](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/top-tips-ensuring-greater-inclusivity-stem-space-working-life) _2026-08-26 · Laura Varley · Portfolio – Silicon Republic_ Equality is everyone’s responsibility and here are some tips and tricks employers can make use of to ensure they are creating a diverse and welcoming workplace environment. Read more: Top tips for ensuring greater inclusivity in the STEM space ## [Meta agrees to pay $17bn to settle landmark US child safety lawsuit](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-agrees-to-pay-17bn-to-settle-landmark-us-child-safety-lawsuit) _2026-08-26 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ The settlement comes just a week after Meta was dragged to trial by four US states. Read more: Meta agrees to pay $17bn to settle landmark US child safety lawsuit ## [UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/ukcw-birmingham-sets-out-agenda-for-smarter-sustainable-construction-industry/165060/) _2026-08-26 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ UK Construction Week Birmingham features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry's drive towards a more productive, sustainable future. The post UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [SADOW: Bossier City, Parish Acts Increase Accountability](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/sadow-bossier-city-parish-acts-increase-accountability/) _2026-08-26 · Jeff Sadow · The Hayride_ In a development that lately has run counter to the field of play, the Bossier Parish Police Jury backed down on an issue that involved skirting the law – seemingly echoing a prominent Bossier City appointee falling on his sword likely over a negative report. The Jury in recent years has made it a habit \[…\] The post SADOW: Bossier City, Parish Acts Increase Accountability appeared first on The… ## [MARSH MAN MASSON: Big Bayous Holding LOTS of Fish!](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/marsh-man-masson-big-bayous-holding-lots-of-fish/) _2026-08-26 · Todd Masson · The Hayride_ There’s a massive amount of white shrimp moving out of our marshes already, and it’s inspiring daily feeding frenzies in big bayous and passes. Check out the video for all the details! #fishing #marshfishing #louisianafishing Fishing gear: Fishlab Tackle (25% off): https://bit.ly/MarshManFishLab (use code INFMARSH25) Bill Lewis Depth Strike: https://bit.ly/3YGEwwf Bill Lewis ATV crankbait:… ## [Helping teams work better together with DISCsimple](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/helping-teams-work-better-together-with-discsimple/213442/) _2026-08-26 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Unlock the potential of your workplace with DISCsimple, an expert in behavioural assessments and training. The post Helping teams work better together with DISCsimple appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Mel K’s New Book Exposes Globalism’s Architecture of Permanence](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/mel-ks-new-book-exposes-globalisms-architecture-of-permanence/) _2026-08-26 · Guest Posts · The Hayride_ (Greg Young) — After six years of devastating global war, the guns went silent in 1945. Nazi Germany was defeated, Japan surrendered, Europe’s grand cities were in rubble, American soldiers came home and the United States emerged from World War II as the dominant power in the world. This is usually where the story begins to \[…\] The post Mel K’s New Book Exposes Globalism’s Architecture of… ## [NASA’s Pandora mission begins new study of exoplanets](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/nasas-pandora-mission-begins-new-study-of-exoplanets/213581/) _2026-08-26 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ NASA’s newest exoplanet mission, Pandora, has begun its scientific observations. The post NASA’s Pandora mission begins new study of exoplanets appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Texas oil and gas industry reports another month of job losses in upstream sector](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/texas-oil-and-gas-industry-reports-another-month-of-job-losses-in-upstream-sector/) _2026-08-26 · Bethany Blankley · The Hayride_ (The Center Square) – The Texas oil and gas industry in July reported another month of job losses in the upstream sector. The upstream sector includes oil and natural gas extraction and related support activities. It excludes refining, petrochemicals, pipelines, and equipment manufacturing, which support hundreds of thousands of additional jobs in Texas. Texas’ upstream employment \[…\] The post… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SZaOdhFuMuOd) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [22 Irish firms in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list this year](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/deloitte-technology-fast-500-emea-stormharvester-klearcom) _2026-08-26 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Belfast’s StormHarvester ranked highest among Irish entries, reaching 24th position. Read more: 22 Irish firms in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list this year ## [Technical education is only half the answer to construction’s skills challenge](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/hr-skills-news/technical-education-only-half-answer-to-constructions-skills-challenge/165052/) _2026-08-26 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ Andy Burnham’s plans to put technical education on a more equal footing with academic routes could help change perceptions of careers in construction. But Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon, argues that inspiring more young people must be matched by the industry’s capacity to train them. The post Technical education is only half the answer to construction’s skills challenge appeared… ## [HOME RULE #2: Brown Thumb in a White Coat](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/home-rule-2-brown-thumb-in-a-white-coat/) _2026-08-26 · Jeff LeJeune · The Hayride_ When one of our pencil hollies began turning brown in this scorcher of an August, I assumed it was getting fried by the afternoon heat. That didn’t calculate, however, because the three other hollies, planted at the same time five months ago, are doing just fine. So I started digging around the base of the \[…\] The post HOME RULE #2: Brown Thumb in a White Coat appeared first on The Hayride . ## [Louisiana workers log longest workweek, hourly pay lags](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/louisiana-workers-log-longest-workweek-hourly-pay-lags/) _2026-08-26 · Misty Castile · The Hayride_ (The Center Square) – Louisiana private-sector workers are putting in more hours than workers anywhere else in the country, but their average hourly earnings remain among the lowest in the nation. In Louisiana, private-sector workers averaged 36.4 hours a week in July, the longest workweek among the 50 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of \[…\] The post Louisiana workers log longest workweek,… ## [The postdoc rebuilding damaged bone and fighting infection](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/post-doc-rebuilding-damaged-bone-fighting-infection-women-invent-research) _2026-08-26 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Dr Gabrielė Meižytė discusses the work she is conducting in the life science space, green chemistry and the complexities of bone regeneration. Read more: The postdoc rebuilding damaged bone and fighting infection ## [SpaceX officially planning $100B ‘spaceport’ in Louisiana](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/spacex-officially-planning-100b-spaceport-in-louisiana/) _2026-08-26 · Nolan Mckendry · The Hayride_ (The Center Square) — SpaceX has officially chosen Louisiana for the largest launch facility in its growing spaceflight empire, committing $100 billion to a Vermilion Parish campus that the company says could eventually send thousands of rockets into space each year. The announcement Tuesday ends months of speculation over a remarkably coordinated effort by Gov. \[…\] The post SpaceX officially… ## [Bill Gates warns of AI-led societal upheaval if leaders don’t act](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/bill-gates-letter-artificial-intelligence-ai) _2026-08-26 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ ‘AI can improve life for people … But it won’t do that automatically’, says Gates. Read more: Bill Gates warns of AI-led societal upheaval if leaders don’t act ## [UPDATE: Draft London Plan published to boost housebuilding](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/draft-london-plan-published-boost-housebuilding/163798/) _2026-08-26 · Matt Brundrett · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ Sadiq Khan has published the new draft London Plan, in which focus in on boosting the economy and boosting affordable housebuilding. The post UPDATE: Draft London Plan published to boost housebuilding appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Stress gene may be more active in the brains of people with Schizophrenia](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/stress-gene-may-be-more-active-in-the-brains-of-people-with-schizophrenia/213541/) _2026-08-26 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Researchers have discovered that a gene involved in the body’s response to stress may be more active in the brains of people living with schizophrenia. The post Stress gene may be more active in the brains of people with Schizophrenia appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Timber frame assembly begins at affordable housing development in Rugby](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/mmc-news/timber-frame-assembly-begins-affordable-housing-development-rugby/165046/) _2026-08-26 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ The first timber frame structures have been assembled at the £26m affordable housing development at Projects Drive in Rugby. The post Timber frame assembly begins at affordable housing development in Rugby appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TKbh6vCRctnO) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Climate policy’s new challenge: Managing risk across governance levels](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/climate-policys-new-challenge-managing-risk-across-governance-levels/213346/) _2026-08-26 · Jonathan Miles · Open Access Government_ Wolfgang Teubner at ICLEI Europe examines the new challenge of climate policy, particularly in managing risk across different governance levels. The post Climate policy’s new challenge: Managing risk across governance levels appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Revolut announces roll-out of euro-backed stablecoin](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/revolut-announces-roll-out-of-euro-backed-stablecoin) _2026-08-26 · Colin Ryan · Business – Silicon Republic_ The fintech has joined a growing list of companies and banks pushing for a stake in the global stablecoin market. Read more: Revolut announces roll-out of euro-backed stablecoin ## [Transformative lighting preserves Maisonneuve Library’s architectural heritage](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/projects/transformative-lighting-preserves-maisonneuve-librarys-architectural-heritage/165041/) _2026-08-26 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ A sensitive, transformative lighting scheme at the Maisonneuve Library in Montreal has redefined how the building’s rich architectural heritage is experienced after dark. The post Transformative lighting preserves Maisonneuve Library’s architectural heritage appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Waymo to introduce driverless rides in Germany by end of 2027](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/waymo-introduce-driverless-ride-hailing-germany-2027-munich-av) _2026-08-26 · Laura Varley · Business – Silicon Republic_ The introduction of robotaxis to the German market would be Waymo’s first in the EU. Read more: Waymo to introduce driverless rides in Germany by end of 2027 ## [Grassland birds are disappearing even from areas designed to protect them](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/grassland-birds-are-disappearing-even-from-areas-designed-to-protect-them/213520/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Warrender · Open Access Government_ A 16-year observational study reveals a troubling ecological trend: grassland bird populations are declining even within high-quality protected tallgrass prairies. The post Grassland birds are disappearing even from areas designed to protect them appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Limerick’s Kneat lays off 10pc of staff after Thoma Bravo acquisition](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/limericks-kneat-lays-off-10pc-of-staff-after-thoma-bravo-acquisition) _2026-08-26 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Kneat delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange following its June acquisition by the US private equity firm. Read more: Limerick’s Kneat lays off 10pc of staff after Thoma Bravo acquisition ## [Procurement opens for £8bn national construction framework](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/procurement-opens-for-8bn-national-construction-framework/165037/) _2026-08-26 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ SCAPE has published the Tender Notice for a national construction framework, offering a fully compliant, actively managed procurement route for public sector organisations. The post Procurement opens for £8bn national construction framework appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Quote of the Day, August 26, 2026](https://thehayride.com/2026/08/quote-of-the-day-august-26-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Jeff LeJeune · The Hayride_ “We’re preparing to build a spaceport that, until now, has only existed in science fiction.” -SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the ‘Starbase, Louisiana’ project The post Quote of the Day, August 26, 2026 appeared first on The Hayride . ## [Sustainable design shapes new £15.2m Belper community health centre](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/projects/15-2m-sustainable-community-health-centre-completed-derbyshire-nhs-henry-brothers/165033/) _2026-08-25 · Steph Carpenter · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ A new £15.2 million community health centre in Belper, Derbyshire, has been designed with sustainability at its core, incorporating renewable energy, responsible material sourcing and BREEAM standards. The post Sustainable design shapes new £15.2m Belper community health centre appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [How are today’s companies managing their technical architecture?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/technical-architecture-company-goals-skills-leadership-evolution) _2026-08-25 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ A company's technical architecture is often at the core of everything it does, maintaining it is therefore a key priority. Read more: How are today’s companies managing their technical architecture? ## [Council housebuilding set for major revival under £39bn programme](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/council-housebuilding-major-revival-39bn-programme-announced-andy-burnham/165027/) _2026-08-25 · Steph Carpenter · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ Andy Burnham announces £10bn from the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme to support 73,600 new social and affordable homes over the next decade. The post Council housebuilding set for major revival under £39bn programme appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Sceintists discover asymmetric diffusion of magnetic skyrmions in simulations](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/sceintists-discover-asymmetric-diffusion-of-magnetic-skyrmions-in-simulations/213502/) _2026-08-25 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Scientists at Waseda University in Japan have discovered that magnetic skyrmions can move preferentially in one direction when placed inside a specially designed environment. The post Sceintists discover asymmetric diffusion of magnetic skyrmions in simulations appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [LCBI extends its pan-European low-carbon certification scheme to logistics assets](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/energy-news/lcbi-extends-pan-european-low-carbon-certification-scheme-logistics-assets/165023/) _2026-08-25 · Megan Traviss · Planning, Building & Construction Today_ LCBI, the first pan-European standard for whole life-cycle carbon measurement of buildings, has announced the launch of its dedicated certification for logistics assets in ten European countries. The post LCBI extends its pan-European low-carbon certification scheme to logistics assets appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today . ## [Upskilling critical to success for 90pc of professionals, finds report](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/upskilling-critical-success-90pc-professionals-report-survey-skillnet) _2026-08-25 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ Skillnet Ireland’s new report found that skills development is a significant priority for Irish employees in today’s working environment. Read more: Upskilling critical to success for 90pc of professionals, finds report ## [Apple unveils new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-mac-mini-reportedly-bloomberg-ai-agentic-tim-cook) _2026-08-25 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ 'Customers increasingly … \[use\] Mac mini as a powerful platform for agentic AI', Tim Cook said in July. Read more: Apple unveils new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips ## [AI is changing cyber-attacks – Is your council ready?](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks-is-your-council-ready/213449/) _2026-08-25 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Raymond Setchfield, Director at Secure Nexus Ltd, explores how AI is changing the cyber threat landscape and what councils can do to strengthen their cyber resilience. The post AI is changing cyber-attacks – Is your council ready? appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Cities and regions must lead Europe’s circular economy](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/cities-and-regions-must-lead-europes-circular-economy/213482/) _2026-08-25 · Harriet Belderbos · Open Access Government_ Europe is preparing to take another major step towards a more competitive, resilient and resource-efficient economy. The post Cities and regions must lead Europe’s circular economy appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Dublin’s Entity raises €5m for ‘new web’ era gaming platform](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/dublins-entity-raises-e5m-for-new-web-era-gaming-platform) _2026-08-25 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Silicon Republic_ Entity wants to eliminate the need for consoles or PCs and allow players to access games directly via browsers. Read more: Dublin’s Entity raises €5m for ‘new web’ era gaming platform ## [Mapping cancer’s genetic drivers: Sequencing, biomarkers and equity](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/mapping-cancers-genetic-drivers-sequencing-biomarkers-and-equity/213410/) _2026-08-25 · Lorna Rothery · Open Access Government_ Cancer genomics is transforming how we understand, detect, and treat tumors, but translating genetic insights into reliable, equitable clinical care depends on robust sequencing strategies, validated biomarkers, responsible data use, and fair patient access. The post Mapping cancer’s genetic drivers: Sequencing, biomarkers and equity appeared first on Open Access Government . ## [Revolut research division to advance fintech architecture](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/revolut-research-advance-ml-architecture-fintech-platform) _2026-08-25 · Laura Varley · Silicon Republic_ The online banking platform has established a dedicated research division within its broader AI department. Read more: Revolut research division to advance fintech architecture