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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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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Fake Hermès Birkin bags and other counterfeit luxury goods are popular not only with people on a budget, but also with those with deeper pockets, a new study suggests.
Researchers from the National University of Singapore analyzed millions of counterfeit purchases by American consumers from more than 24,000 U.S. zip codes on a major cross-border, e-commerce platform. They found that both lower- and higher-income individuals are “significantly more likely” to buy fake luxury items than middle-income consumers, according to a press release by INFORMS on Monday.
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Op-Ed: How students can solve campus COVID-19 risk problems if colleges won't mandate vaccinations
IndyStar, July 22, 2021
Almost 600 colleges and universities are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for their students. This means that over 75 percent of all colleges and universities will have no such mandate. Why are so few institutions remaining on the sidelines when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination?
More Direct Flights, Improved Organ Donations
Medium, July 21, 2021
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers looked at the impact of direct airline flights on kidney sharing and transplantation.
Consumers wait or pay more as businesses wrestle supply chain woes
Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 19, 2021
For months, cars were driven sporadically or not at all. So as the economy reopened, when many people grabbed keys and headed out the door to work, shop or visit with friends, an odd thing happened.
Georgia sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
WJCL, July 15, 2021
ATLANTA (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Georgia has risen substantially over the past few weeks, mirroring a national trend that has public health experts worried.
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