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There's something to gain in the space between home and work

Business Daily Media, October 20, 2021

there's something to gain in the space between home and work

For many of us, one of the upsides of 2020 was being freed from the grind of the daily commute. For the 40% of the workforce able to “telecommute [1]”, COVID-19 social distancing measures saved us an average of about an hour a day [2] – and much more for those of us living in the outer suburbs of cities.

Potential of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines

Our Community Now, October 19, 2021

There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching,” said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the same vaccine for your COVID vaccine booster dose as you did previously.

Here’s what we know about booster shots for Moderna’s and J&J’s COVID-19 vaccines

Science News, October 19, 2021

Millions of people who got Moderna’s or Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines are expected to soon be lining up for another dose.

Shipping problems put holiday toys in jeopardy

ABC Actions News, October 19, 2021

Step into one of Maryum Al-Hammami’s Southern California toy stores called The Game Chest, and you'll find the experience is as important as a purchase.

Those Gifts You Want for the Holidays? Don’t Wait Too Long.

The New York Times, October 19, 2021

The supply chain disruption is shorthand for problems from factory closures to workers who are not working anymore.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Big Four Now Using Agentic AI to Boost Staff Productivity

NYSSCPA, March 24, 2025

The Big Four firms are now integrating a new category of artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, according to Bloomberg Tax.

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Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive.

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

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Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

'Unnecessary drama' of tariff threats causing uncertainty for Arizona, economist says

KPNX-TV, February 28, 2025

After the Trump administration announced Monday an agreement to pause potential tariffs against Canadian imports, one supply chain expert told 12News the whiplash of tariff news coming out of Washington D.C. is not helpful to U.S. businesses.

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Climate

Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online

Newsweek, September 14, 2024

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.

Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters

Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024

Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.

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