U.S. Government Initiative 'Time Is Money'

The U.S. government introduces a new initiative called 'Time Is Money' to make it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted memberships and recurring payment services, cracking down on companies' practices that waste people's time and money.

California Homeless Crisis and Tiny Homes Initiative

California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to deliver 1,200 'tiny homes' to help shelter the homeless in 2023, but none have opened yet due to delays and issues with funding and site approvals. Homelessness continues to be a problem in California despite previous efforts.

NFL Source Initiative for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

The NFL announced a new initiative called NFL Source to help teams work with more minority- and women-owned companies, aiming to standardize support for underrepresented businesses and increase economic impact locally and nationally.

Saudi Arabia's $500 Million Pledge to Polio Vaccination Initiative

Saudi Arabia pledged $500 million to a polio vaccination initiative in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The initiative aims to eradicate polio globally, with a focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Despite funding shortfalls, progress has been made in reducing polio cases worldwide.

USAID's Censorship Initiative

Internal documents from USAID reveal a disturbing initiative to promote widespread censorship practices across various sectors, advocating for tactics like 'Advertiser Outreach' to financially throttle disfavored media sources. The agency endorses private sector censorship strategies and proposes additional censorship practices and techniques.

Parental Rights Initiative in Washington State

Both sides in Oregon and Washington agree on the crisis of homelessness, drug use, and livability, but there are disagreements on how to address them. Washington passed a parents' bill of rights initiative, sparking debate on parental involvement in education. The legislature strategically approved some initiatives but will let others go to the ballot in November.