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Sports betting has grown far beyond who will win a game or whether the spread is covered. Every game offers numerous opportunities to place bets. Such microbets unravel the many plays that constitute a game into a sequence of uncertain actions, each of which can be gambled upon at lightning speed in real-time. 

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Gradually releasing TV show episodes, rather than offering full seasons all at once for binge-watchers, significantly increases engagement on subscription video-on-demand platforms and leads to substantially higher subscription rates.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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Cheap, at-home COVID-19 testing is the quick fix we need

Cheap, at-home COVID-19 testing is the quick fix we need

The Washington Times, December 20, 2021

To better reduce COVID-19 transmission, the U.S. must learn from Europe. Americans need cheap or free at-home COVID-19 antigen testing kits. According to medical experts, they give a result in 15 minutes and typically identify 98% of infectious cases. Getting millions of at-home tests to Americans is the most important action the government can do.

Will Mask Mandates Help Stop Omicron Spread? What We Know

Will Mask Mandates Help Stop Omicron Spread? What We Know

Healthline, December 20, 2021

As the Omicron variant picks up speed in the United States, public health experts in some states are calling for new mask policies to soften the blow of a winter surge — which will involve both Omicron and Delta variants of the coronavirus.  

Does Checking Your Credit Score Help or Hurt?

Does Checking Your Credit Score Help or Hurt?

News Release, January 6, 2022

CATONSVILLE, MD, January 6, 2022 – January is filled with resolutions to start the new year off right, from exercise and diet to financial health. One area that may often be overlooked is checking your credit score, and according to new research, there may be a reason for that.

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