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A couch to crash on: PressPad aims to tackle one small part of journalism's class diversity problem

Marlee Baldridge

July 09, 2018 |

Nieman Lab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England, London

A new app creates connections between journalism interns and industry professionals willing to be a host during someone’s internship. This creates a path for greater class diversity in journalism by providing a way for people to accept an internship without having the means to pay for housing.

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Dallas Transit Embraces Uber, Lyft and Other Mobility Options

Skip Descant

July 05, 2018 |

Government Technology |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Dallas is expanding its public transit app. “Customers don’t care how they get around,” says Morgan Lyons, vice president of external relations at DART. “They want to get around, period.” The GoPass app will include train, bus, car, and bike options, allowing users to design a trip with multiple modes of transport through one payment platform.

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Wireless in Gaza: the whizz-kids making code not war

Oliver Holmes Hazem Balousha

July 05, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Palestine, Gaza City

A coding academy in Gaza in the Occupied Territories trains young people computer skills and how to think like entrepreneurs, in a quest to offer alternative futures beyond endless conflict. With support from international funders and nonprofits, the academy is on its fourth cohort and graduates are receiving business from international clients. It's a way to develop paying jobs and industry in a place where it's very difficult to do business as usual.

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Leeds is fighting loneliness with an app and a map

Anoush Darabi

July 04, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Leeds

With a single tap, public health workers in Leeds can use a mobile app to record signs of loneliness in the city. Their observations generate a heat map of social isolation, which then guides community outreach efforts and increases efficiency.

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Britain trials virtual reality time travel to combat dementia

Lee Mannion

July 03, 2018 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: England, London

By 2025, Britain expects to have one million citizens suffering from dementia. The National Health Service is testing a new form of therapy where scenes reminiscent of a person with dementia's past are played on a virtual reality headset. So far, research shows that bringing up images, objects, and discussions from a person's past can help them recover more memories, connect better with family members, and achieve better mental health.

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Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?

Amy Fallon

July 02, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

In Nigeria, a new app is helping to notify shop-owners when their food approaches its expiration date. Shop-owners can then enact heavy discounts on the item, which are sold to participating non-governmental organizations that distribute the food to those in need. The app, Chowberry, has helped "20,000 households across Nigeria... and receives 6,000 daily visits."

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Local drivers turning to car sharing

Michael Chen

July 02, 2018 |

KGTV-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

A car-sharing app called Turo allows local car owners to rent out their cars to people in their area rather than let their car sit unused. The app insures renters to make sure any damages are covered, and it more generally addresses the rising costs of driving and owning a car in the city.

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Mobile Drivers' Licenses to Debut in Iowa This Year

Theo Douglas

July 01, 2018 |

Government Technology |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

Iowans will soon store their drivers’ licenses on their smartphones rather than in their wallets. The state is moving forward after a pilot project demonstrated the promise of going digital. Several more states are considering similar programs.

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Governments Explore Using Blockchains to Improve Service

Adrianne Jeffries

June 27, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Governments around the world are exploring whether blockchain technologies can improve public administration. In theory, blockchain could improve accountability and trust in government. In practice, pilot projects are hitting roadblocks and may take more time to implement and scale than some might hope.

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The Mundane Joys of Playing a Bus Simulator

Linda Poon

June 26, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Germany, Mönchengladbach

Bus Simulator 18 is an online game that was released by a Germany company, and it helps players grapple with the challenges of operating a public bus system. Players run the bus company and need to make money while following traffic laws and helping users get from place to place. In America, where buses are not the most popular mode of transportation, the game is “an ideal look at how cities can appreciate the bus, how to love it so the system can realize its full potential.”

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