Bill
Coverage of Bill in the Nexus archive.
- State police: Afenifere weighs in, urging NASS to make it independent
Afenifere has urged Nigeria's National Assembly (NASS) to amend the State Police Bill to ensure the force's independence from federal government control. The group highlighted concerns that certain provisions in the Bill could make the state police subordinate to federal authorities.
- Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints near 1,300 since 2020
Sterling Heights is advocating for increased local control over consumer fireworks due to nearly 1,300 complaints since 2020, citing safety concerns and damage from excessive use. Assistant City Manager Dale Dwojakowski's initiative, Safe Celebrations Start Local, aims to push state legislators for stricter regulations, including reduced fireworks days and safety controls. Residents and a local fireworks retailer express mixed views on the proposed restrictions.
- Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
Zimbabwe MPs passed a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and eliminate direct presidential elections.
- Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap state transparency laws
A bill supported by Oakland City Council could weaken state transparency laws by allowing governments more time to respond to public records requests. The draft bill has raised concerns about potential impacts on public access to information.
- Bill aims to crack down on sexually explicit AI chatbots posing as kids
A bill is being proposed to address AI chatbots engaging in sexually explicit conversations while pretending to be children. Internet watchdog groups have warned of this growing online danger, prompting lawmakers to take action against those responsible.
- Bill aims to crack down on sexually explicit AI chatbots posing as kids
A bill aims to address the issue of AI chatbots engaging in sexually explicit conversations while impersonating children. Lawmakers are responding to warnings from internet watchdog groups about this emerging online danger.
- Phil Scott signs bill that will restructure Vermont’s homelessness response
Governor Phil Scott signed H.938 into law, restructuring Vermont's homelessness response system with a $83 million funding plan and a continuum of shelter options. The bill addresses political divisions over motel voucher programs, though advocates note concerns about funding adequacy.
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
Congo's opposition has denounced a bill that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term and called it a power grab.
- St. Clair Shores switches to new trash hauler two weeks early after months of missed pickups
St. Clair Shores switched to Express Waste Services two weeks early to replace Priority Waste after months of missed pickups and resident complaints. The new contract costs $204,000 more than the previous one, but residents and officials praised the improved service.
- State senator introduces bill demanding transparency from retailers on immigration raids
A California senator has introduced a bill requiring retailers to disclose immigration enforcement activities conducted on their premises. The proposal aims to increase transparency regarding immigration raids at retail locations.
- Trump’s bill threatens the singleness of money
Trump’s bill could affect the uniqueness of money by potentially placing the president's face on currency, which may be improper and ineffective.
- Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Trump signed a bill into law that allocates nearly $70 billion for immigration and deportation enforcement through the end of his term.
- Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that allocates nearly $70 billion to his immigration and deportation agenda for the remainder of his term. The funding is intended to support immigration enforcement efforts through the end of his presidency.
- Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that provides nearly $70 billion for his immigration and deportation agenda. The funding is allocated for the remainder of his term.
- Trump signs bill giving his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost through the end of his term
Trump signed a bill providing nearly $70 billion to support his immigration and deportation agenda through the end of his term. The bill was reported by the Associated Press from Washington.
- Launch HN: General Instinct (YC P26) – Frontier models on edge devices
General Instinct, a robotics-focused company, addresses the challenge of deploying high-performance AI models on edge hardware by compressing a 245 GB BF16 MoE model (Qwen3.5-122B-A10B) into a 48 GiB GGUF format. Their method preserves critical components while aggressively quantizing routed experts and uses on-policy distillation to recover lost capability. The open-source tool InstinctRazor and a blog post detail their approach.
- House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
The House passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and impose sanctions on parts of the Russian economy, despite objections from Republican leaders. The legislation was approved on Thursday.
- Fewer than one in 10 voters think legalising assisted dying should be a priority for their local MP as mega-poll reveals widespread opposition to reviving defeated Bill
Fewer than one in 10 voters prioritize legalising assisted dying for their local MP, with widespread opposition to reviving a defeated Bill.
- Chaos at the Gates Foundation: How Bill's closest confidants scrambled to save face with his employees after damning Epstein admissions left staff in tears
The Gates Foundation faced internal chaos after admissions linked to Jeffrey Epstein caused staff distress, prompting Bill's closest confidants to attempt damage control.
- Chaos at the Gates Foundation: How Bill's closest confidants scrambled to save face with his employees after damning Epstein admissions left staff in tears
The Gates Foundation experienced chaos as Bill's closest confidants attempted to manage fallout from damaging Epstein admissions, which left employees emotionally distressed. The situation highlighted internal efforts to salvage morale amid the controversy.
- Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
Mercedes-Benz may be excluded from the U.S. market under a bill targeting Chinese automaker ownership. The company's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker, and exemptions in the legislation would not apply to them.
- 'There is a genuine political will to restitute cultural heritage'
The article highlights a political commitment to return cultural heritage, referencing legislative efforts in the French National Assembly and Parliament through a proposed law or bill.
- BILL listed native on Solana through Sunrise
BILL token from Billions Network is now live natively on Solana through Sunrise, allowing users to bridge tokens across chains without wrapped token complications. The development represents a shift toward practical cross-chain interoperability becoming mainstream rather than experimental.
- AI is coming for your job after all. These new announcements prove it.
The tech sector is experiencing mass layoffs, with Cloudflare, Upwork, and Bill announcing big cuts, following Coinbase's earlier announcement. This rush of layoffs indicates a significant shift in the industry. The job market is being impacted by these changes.
- Fears $226k-a-year principal dubbed 'Creepy Bill' over serial sex abuse claims could have charges DROPPED if he retires
A school principal earning $226,000 annually, nicknamed 'Creepy Bill,' faces potential dismissal of sex abuse charges if he retires, sparking public concern. The case highlights fears that high-profile individuals may evade legal consequences through strategic retirement.
- SARAH VINE: Yes, I back the right to die - but that Bill simply wasn't fit for purpose
Sarah Vine supports the right to die but criticizes a specific Bill for not being fit for purpose. She acknowledges the principle but finds the legislative proposal inadequate.
- I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
Pam honored her late husband Bill, after nearly 60 years of marriage, by using a hologram at his funeral. The gesture aimed to provide a final tribute through advanced technology.
- Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Senator Tom Cotton is pushing a bill to enhance the defense of critical infrastructure, such as power grids and wastewater plants, against emerging drone threats. The current legal framework is considered inadequate in protecting these high-risk sites from potential drone attacks.
- Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending
Survivors of the deadly Eaton fire are urging state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of wildfire prevention spending by Southern California Edison and the state's two other major for-profit electric companies. The bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how these companies allocate funds for wildfire prevention measures.