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Study of data from start of pandemic examined changes in privacy and data choices

Study of data from start of pandemic examined changes in privacy and data choices

Tech Xplore, September 26, 2024

A crisis can alter one's personal considerations of the benefits and costs related to choices around data and privacy. In a new study, researchers used location data before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how U.S. consumers reacted. They found that decisions to opt out of privacy declined and conclude that societal considerations might have influenced consumers' choices; ideology and demographics also played a role.

Unanimous House Vote Propels Groundbreaking STEM Education Reform Forward

Unanimous House Vote Propels Groundbreaking STEM Education Reform Forward

My ChesCo, September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride toward modernizing educational curricula, the House of Representatives has this week unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) alongside Representative Jim Baird (R-IN). This legislation aims to revamp math education across K-12 schools by integrating innovative teaching methods in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), thereby aligning with the evolving demands of the job market.

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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. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

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.

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