Smart city technologies are an increasingly popular approach to urban governance and sustainable development worldwide, but their implementation, use and impact on society are only just being fully understood. Smart city projects aim to modernize urban spaces and improve citizens’ lives through sustainability-oriented, technological, expert-led and capital-intensive initiatives. Read more: […]

Happy Friday, readers! Today we are taking a look at the challenges facing America’s new “Zoomtowns,” and one veteran reviewer reveals their favorite home tech gadgets. Now, let’s get started. Programming note: There will be no newsletter on Monday, as we’re off for Memorial Day. See you Tuesday. New newsletter […]

Veterans Affairs officials would set up 31 major medical clinics across America and hire thousands more claims processors and health care staff under compromise toxic exposure legislation unveiled in the Senate Tuesday. The provisions would be attached to the already massive Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (or PACT Act) […]