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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

A doctor's appointment that never comes: How AI can transform healthcare (and save lives)

Bureaucratic delays in healthcare hinder timely access to essential medical appointments.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

States with strict AI laws could see federal dollars withheld under Trump's new AI plan

The Trump administration's AI Action Plan proposes limiting federal funding to states with stringent AI regulations.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Travelling to Trump's US is a low-level trauma here's what Africans can do about it

Travel experiences differ vastly between those with powerful passports and those without, revealing harsh bureaucratic challenges.
#state-department
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sup. Rafael Mandelman wants to streamline city contracts. One committee is getting in his way.

San Francisco is streamlining procurement processes to alleviate administrative burdens and enhance small business involvement.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 week ago

Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct elevated review of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.
US politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Who can actually use Berlin's online 'Anmeldung' portal?

Many foreign residents in Berlin cannot register their address online, hindering digitalization efforts.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

July 14, wildfires, and the big bike race: 6 essential articles for life in France

July 14th marks France's Fête nationale, or Bastille Day, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which signifies the French Revolution's beginning.
France news
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

Council's 70k error stayed hidden for years, until one man refused to back down

Steve Dally faced a £70,000 charge after Waverley Borough Council misclassified a minor amendment to his planning permission as a new build, causing significant distress. 'I was blindsided,' he stated.
Renovation
#fema
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response-Because He Saw Her on TV

fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Communication breakdown makes life hell for landlord

Being an SRO landlord is a complex and costly endeavor, illustrated by the troubles at 109 East Ninth Street.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French government clarifies how long you must keep paperwork for

The French government has specified which documents to keep permanently and which can be discarded after a certain period.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

Duffy urges governors to ban rainbow crosswalks, framing it as a safety issue despite lack of evidence.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

IT excellence: lessons from the VA, the Air Force and abroad

Many Americans desire government digital services akin to Amazon, expecting higher quality without increased costs.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

These Algorithms Were Meant to Improve the Human Condition: They Failed | HackerNoon

"A new term, Waldsterben (forest death), entered the German vocabulary to describe the worst cases."
US politics
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

10 Things No One Tells You About Living In Portugal

Portugal's rapid rise as a dream destination for expats and digital nomads presents an alluring facade that hides complex realities for newcomers.
Travel
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

'System feels unfair': The struggle of getting German citizenship as a freelancer

"Staying in Germany as a freelancer has never been easy - or cheap, and applying for citizenship is just as burdensome."
Germany news
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

We're All In This Together: "Brazil" at 40 | Features | Roger Ebert

It’s an unbearably awkward moment for Sam, who believes—actually believes—he's doing the right thing by presenting the check to the widow in person.
Film
#amazon
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French word of the Day: Macaron

Sometimes a delicious little French cake... but other times a vital piece of bureaucracy. Why do I need to know macaron? Because you might be confused about why your car needs a cake.
Paris food
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Criminal Law Case So Messed Up It Brought Clarence Thomas and KBJ on the Same Side

The Supreme Court upheld a prisoner's appeal right, emphasizing substance over procedural missteps in Parrish v. United States.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Five hard truths about starting out as a freelancer in Germany

Freelancing in Germany poses significant challenges, including visa complications and an intricate tax system.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Red Tape Isn't the Only Reason America Can't Build

The current political debate misunderstands the nature of the broadband issue at almost every level, as procedural simplicity alone cannot rectify the problem.
Online Community Development
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The missing key for defense innovation? A good coworking space

In the fast-moving world of AI, if it takes 18 months . . . I no longer need that company, their model is already obsolete.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

My Grandfather's Social Security Benefits Stopped - How Can I Help Him Prove He's Alive?

It's a brutal reality to accept that... as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration.
Retirement
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Judge Cites Kafka Regarding Renditioning Venezuelans To Salvadoran Concentration Camp, But Allows Kafkaesque Conditions To Continue - Above the Law

Judge James Boasberg's ruling reflects Kafka's bureaucratic absurdity, upholding the Trump administration's control denial over prisoners despite their direct involvement in their detention.
Law
NYC politics
fromReason.com
1 month ago

Review: A comic book villain runs for mayor of New York in the new Daredevil series

Fisk's political ambitions clash with bureaucratic obstacles in 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
#immigration
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him

Jose Barco, a decorated veteran, faces deportation to Venezuela after years in the U.S., highlighting flaws in military and immigration policies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him

Jose Barco, a decorated veteran, faces deportation to Venezuela after years in the U.S., highlighting flaws in military and immigration policies.
#wildfire-recovery
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Musk Is Becoming the Latest Government Employee to Lose His Job

Elon Musk's tenure in government ended with conflict and isolation, alienating potential allies and failing to achieve promised reforms.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

The Trump Administration's Opinion on Elon Musk After Actually Working With Him Reveal a Lot

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Musk Is Becoming the Latest Government Employee to Lose His Job

Elon Musk's tenure in government ended with conflict and isolation, alienating potential allies and failing to achieve promised reforms.
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein - 99% Invisible

The U.S. has developed a culture of delay, characterized by layers of review and the threat of endless lawsuits that make project implementation incredibly difficult.
NYC politics
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ezra Klein, journalist and writer: The Democrats were more loyal to Biden than to their own chances of winning'

In politics, to be successful, you have to appeal to the future, not the past, Klein explains forcefully, in a video interview with EL PAIS.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

Trump orders major cuts to the National Security Council, aiming to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Three Years After Dad's Death, Why Can't I Access His 401(k)?

Navigating bureaucracy to claim a deceased parent's financial assets can be overwhelming, especially without proper estate planning.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs

Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Two Prosecutors review a petrifying portrait of Stalinist insurrection

The film portrays the chilling effects of Stalin's oppressive bureaucracy on individuals, emphasizing guilt, fear, and paranoia.
#french-politics
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Death loop: Inside New York's Kafkaesque hardship program for landlords

The state offers limited, frustrating support for landlords facing financial difficulties with rent-stabilized buildings.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

When Fighting with Your Insurance Company Becomes a Full-Time Job

Navigating health insurance often leads to substantial time loss for patients, as seen in Erin Massey's struggle to secure coverage for her medication.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

The bureaucratic minutiae that fill our days are overwhelming, frustratingly banal but laborious and complicated.
Renovation
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Can Head Start Survive the MAGA Era?

In early April, Head Start child-care centers were told they must provide additional information before accessing funding, raising concerns over the future of the program.
Right-wing politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brown student who sent admin DOGE-style email tells The Post he won't stop hunting out 'bulls-t jobs', despite facing disciplinary hearing

Alex Shieh seeks to expose and cut wasteful spending in college bureaucracy by questioning administrators about their roles and productivity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From fiasco' to fantastic': Americans weigh in on 100 days of Trump

Opinions on Trump's second term are sharply divided, with supporters expressing exhilaration and opponents expressing chaos and alarm.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Couple sues Bay Area city over $254,000 home remodeling fine

The couple alleges that city bureaucracy caused significant construction delays, leading to excessive fines.
They argue the fines are unfair and challenge the city's legal authority to impose such penalties.
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What is Vietnam's administrative 'revolution'? DW 05/02/2025

Vietnam is implementing a major administrative overhaul to modernize governance, boost economic growth, and reduce bureaucracy.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: 'It's easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat'

New York restaurants face limited outdoor dining due to strict regulations and permit backlogs.
Bureaucratic delays are hindering outdoor seating expansions in NYC.
NYC startup
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Santa Clara County, SF take aim at Elon Musk's DOGE in latest lawsuit against the Trump administration

Santa Clara County and San Francisco have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's bureaucratic transformation efforts led by Elon Musk's initiative.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Dutch Municipality Accidentally Discards a 1980s Warhol Print

The Maashorst municipality likely threw away a valuable Warhol silk-screen print during a renovation.
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Pentagon employees were ousted after 'turf war' in Hegseth's office: source

The dismissals were fueled by a bureaucratic turf war over responsibilities and personal conflicts, rather than substantial ideological differences as previously suggested.
US politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

LISTED: The main problems foreigners in France face with ANEF admin site

"The ANEF site is crucial for foreigners in France seeking residency permits and citizenship, yet it's plagued by bugs and processing issues."
France news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

'It's still on paper!': Why German bureaucracy is so infuriating

The citizenship application process is long and manual; it needs to be more digitalised. Applicants provide all documents; authorities only need to conduct police checks.
Germany politics
Typography
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | You Try to Build Anything, and You're Stepping Into Quicksand'

The Biden administration struggles with slow governance that hampers key infrastructure projects due to regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

AI Isn't Going to Cut Government Bureaucracy - It's Going to Vastly Worsen It

The 'catch and revoke' program is canceling student visas based on pro-Palestinian activism, highlighting how free speech is increasingly suppressed by bureaucratic measures and AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromInverse
3 months ago

Amazon Just Quietly Released A Surprisingly Awesome New Kevin Bacon Action-Horror

Blumhouse's 'The Bondsman' merges bureaucracy with the afterlife, as Kevin Bacon's character hunts demons for the Devil.
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

9 lessons I've learnt about being self-employed in France

Being self-employed in France involves navigating extensive bureaucracy and paperwork, particularly in choosing the right business status.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why It's a Problem That Healthcare Is So Drab

Institutional mental healthcare's dullness can undermine its effectiveness.
Risk aversion may render sensible safety practices unappealing to individuals.
Behaviors associated with mental illnesses can become private acts of rebellion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Having your car stolen is bad, but it's nothing compared to trying to report the crime | Seamas O'Reilly

The whole ordeal with the police and the impound led to a miscommunication that not only delayed my search but also pushed my patience to its limits.
Cars
fromMission Local
4 months ago

'Abundance,' darling agenda of centrist Democrats, comes home to San Francisco

"It's almost like a sick parody of your book," Pollan said of President Trump's actions in D.C. - cutting a trail through the federal bureaucracy, firing tens of thousands of workers, cancelling the kinds of research grants the book seeks to reform.
NYC politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'I am dying to get home' - journalist and broadcaster Darragh McCullough and wife refused entry into EU with Baby Grace, born via surrogacy

The McCullough family is dealing with bureaucratic obstacles after surrogacy in Northern Cyprus while preparing to bring their newborn daughter Grace home.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Oh My F**king God!' Jon Stewart Left Speechless' As Ezra Klein Breaks Down Biden Era Red Tape

Oh my fucking God! Stewart said in frustration by the time Klein got to step 12, which requires states to run a competitive sub-granting process.
SF politics
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Southampton's Delays Are Hurting a Licensed Equity Cannabis Business in New York | stupidDOPE

Brown Budda represents how municipal bureaucracy can derail the equity goals of New York's cannabis program despite compliance with state regulations and a focus on inclusion.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first | Jeremy Hunt

Hospital chief executives are frequently working to more than 100 operational targets, making innovation and longer-term change impossible.
UK politics
London
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent

The Shark House represents resilience against bureaucracy and serves as a commentary on nuclear warfare.
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