COVID-19 was cause of death for 2 of every 3 NC law enforcement officers in last 2 years
RALEIGH, N.C. — This year in North Carolina, 15 law enforcement officers have had line-of-duty deaths. Ten of them were from COVID-19.
In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — This year in North Carolina, 15 law enforcement officers have had line-of-duty deaths. Ten of them were from COVID-19.
Medical and religious exemptions are front and center as President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate takes effect, affecting over 100 million public and private sector workers.
The National Hockey League will open its season Oct. 12. As of Oct. 1, just 12 NHL players were reported to not be fully vaccinated, though several are reported to be in line to have their second dose by opening night. This means that no less than 20 teams are fully vaccinated.
With President Biden’s sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandate set to take hold across the public and private sectors, numerous groups are bracing for a fight to gain vaccine exemptions for their constituents.
ATLANTA — Doctors warn that this flu season could be particularly severe, renewing fears of a potential "twindemic" in which the spread of that virus and COVID-19 collide.

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