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Why RFK Jr.’s Denmark-style vaccine recommendations won’t work in the US

The Hill, January 6, 2026

The decision to reduce the recommended number of childhood vaccines is a serious problem for our nation, says Sheldon Jacobson. Focusing myopically on any immunization schedule without considering the context and healthcare system structure may create unforeseen consequences that place an inordinate number of people in the U.S. at risk.

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Free speech needs a reset in America

The Hill, December 31, 2026

Our society has morphed into a segregated form of free speech that erodes the very essence of such freedom, writes INFORMS member Sheldon Jacobson.

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The global reverberations of Trump’s H-1B policy

POLITICO, January 16, 2026

“We are going to see [an] impact on AI innovation, for sure,” said Subodha Kumar, a professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. “How much it will happen — the intensity and magnitude — we cannot say right now.”

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Data centers promise tax gains for Georgia. But are they delivering?

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 16, 2026

For states, data center incentive programs are almost always tax losers, said Subodha Kumar, founder of the Center for Business Analytics and Disruptive Technologies at Temple University. But because most states have similar programs, it’s something industry leaders say is needed to remain competitive.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

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

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. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate