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Hawaii may become first US state to adopt basic income
Published time: 16 Jun, 2017 14:19 An unprecedented bill supporting the idea of universal basic income (UBI) has been introduced in the American state of Hawaii. Read more The bill, titled House Concurrent Resolution 89, was brought by Hawaii State Representative Chris Lee and was passed by both houses of the state legislature in a […]
Why the Google Home speaker didn’t quite help me adopt a dog
I’m debating whether my family should adopt a new pet. About ten years ago, my son picked out a border collie mix at the Humane Society near my house. Abby has been struggling with hip problems lately, but she’s mostly as eager as ever to head out on a walk. Still, she could use a […]
Here's How You Can Adopt a Bear for a Day
Sandie the sun bear is showing off for me, standing on her hind legs and rolling onto her back, belly up, as I pass. She either likes me or really just wants a leafy snack, hoping the display of affection might land her a bigger portion. It works: I take one of the larger basketball-size […]
Twilio’s ShelterPal is an SMS bot that helps you adopt the right dog or cat
Ahead of this year’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is on April 30, Twilio has launched an SMS bot that is designed to make it easier for you to find the adorable cat or dog you wish to adopt. With ShelterPal, you text “Shelter Me” to (980) 477-3728 and answer a few questions. […]
Madonna granted permission to adopt two more children in Malawi
A court spokesperson announced that the country’s High Court made the ruling today. Madonna was inside the courtroom when the approval ruling was delivered, Mlenga Mvula, a spokesman for Malawi’s judiciary said. “Today the High Court made a ruling that she should go ahead and adopt the two children,” Mvula told Reuters, adding that the […]