Deaths Up in 2020, Even When Accounting for COVID-19
Health Day, July 27, 2021
Men ages 15 to 64 years of age were particularly hard-hit by excess deaths, while children were spared
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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?
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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.
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Nevada vaccination rate low, but other factors help fuel COVID surge
Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 25, 2021
Nevada is experiencing one of the highest rates of new COVID-19 cases in the country, and ranks 34th among states when it comes to numbers of fully vaccinated individuals.
Can 3D printing help the US prepare for the next pandemic?
FreightWaves, July 22, 2021
A recently released report found that those nontraditional producers filled a critical gap early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch now: Deaths were up in the U.S., and McLean County, in 2020. Researchers hope to draw attention to reasons other than COVID.
The Pantagraph, July 20, 2021
COVID-19 wasn’t the only reason the death rate spiked in 2020. A pair of researchers in Central Illinois say their newly-published study indicates that pandemic-related restrictions led to “more deaths which … could have been avoided.”
Manage virus transmission risk like the TSA manages passenger risk
The Hill, July 22, 2021
Why take a COVID-19 vaccine? The best reason is it contributes to population risk reduction.
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