The Prediction Industry

The public story is that data science helps organizations make better decisions.

Medium
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/trump-public-funding-proposal. "A set of sweeping #policy changes unveiled by the #WhiteHouse would leave #officials appointed by Donald #Trump vetting every #public #grant issued to #universities & #nongovernmental #organizations on the basis of their fidelity to 'American values', as defined by the #president, triggering widespread concern." How is #scientific #research supposed to conform to "American values"? And why should Trump be the only person defining them?
White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm

New proposal quietly published last week would amount to ‘devastating blow’ for science, experts warn

The Guardian
Got to have another run at this one @[email protected]! I observe that those carrying all of the #guns are the ones that are screaming on X they are oppressed. How big is the #Musk payroll? How large are #paid #organizations of #insurgents? This thought has crossed her mind before. 🤯🤯🤯

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How Holland College will use a $15M donation to help fill labour gaps on the Island
A post-secondary institution in P.E.I. has received its largest donation to date — $15 million from the Weston family. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Holland College president and CEO Sandy MacDonald about how the money will help students get hands-on experience with Island businesses and organizations.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7211555?cmp=rss
Canadian Civil Society Organizations Unite in Call for Human Rights Action at Minister’s Forum | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

Joint statement demands accountability, federal infrastructure, and binding commitments to make human rights real for everyone in Canada.

NASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSats
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=nasa-seeks-interest-for-artemis-mission-cubesats
<p>Organizations interested in launching CubeSats&amp;#160;on future Artemis missions should respond to
#organizations #launching #cubesats #missions
NASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSats

Organizations interested in launching CubeSats&#160;on future Artemis missions should respond to NASA’s request for information (RFI) by Monday, June 1, for initial consideration. “The SLS (Space ...

Moncton mental health court partners with local organizations to offer participants housing
There will be 18 to 20 beds available across different organizations in Moncton where clients of the mental health court can stay during the process.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-mental-health-court-beds-9.7203870?cmp=rss
Ontario denies funding delay for Black community groups as some try to 'hold on'
Some Black community organizations say a delay in receiving provincial funding has left them in a state of financial uncertainty leading to layoffs and program closures. The province has denied any delays or changes to how the program is being run.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/black-youth-ontario-funding-delay-9.7199868?cmp=rss