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Faster, Better, Stronger

Faster, Better, Stronger

The Boss Magazine, June 30, 2023

For three years, the logistics industry has focused on adding transparency and resiliency to supply chains. That’s the ultimate goal of leveraging the power of AI in the supply chain

Why is America running short of cancer drugs?

Why is America running short of cancer drugs?

The Week, June 29, 2023

Cancer is always a crisis. And lately, that crisis has been compounded by a shortage of two chemotherapy drugs, The New York Times reported. A shortfall of carboplatin and cisplatin is "forcing patients and their doctors to face even grimmer realities than those cancer typically presents." And there are few signs the shortage will end anytime soon. "Some companies that sell the medications are projecting that the shortage will last through the fall or later."

Will Generative AI Transform Political Campaigns?

Will Generative AI Transform Political Campaigns?

The Messenger, June 27, 2023

Several Republicans have already thrown their hat into the ring to garner the GOP nomination for the presidency. The tumultuous Republican primaries during the 2016 campaign were fueled by the large number of candidates and the “styles” that they employed, such as the inordinate use of social media, like Twitter, to promulgate their messages. The 2024 campaign leading up to Election Day could be even more chaotic, given the growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how it may impact campaign information. 

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Artificial Intelligence

Plan for AI to handle tax-return preparation

Plan for AI to handle tax-return preparation

Federal News Network, April 12, 2024

Millions of Americans are sweating over one of the most intrusive processes known to mankind. The IRS is in high gear as it prepares to process tax returns.

Healthcare

A Man Deliberately Got 217 COVID Shots. Here’s What Happened + More

The Defender, March 6, 2024

The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The views expressed in the excerpts from other news sources do not necessarily reflect the views of The Defender.

Supply Chain

The Port of Baltimore Will Bounce Back

The Port of Baltimore Will Bounce Back

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, April 9, 2024

In the early morning of March 26, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a container ship struck it, killing six construction workers and severing water access to most terminals within the Port of Baltimore indefinitely. With respect to economic losses from the port closure, the temporary losses for the region look to be severe. However, there are several reasons to be optimistic about the port's recovery and a minimal long-term loss for the region and the nation.

Supply Chain Disruption: Baltimore’s Economic Pulse Interrupted

Supply Chain Disruption: Baltimore’s Economic Pulse Interrupted

Southern Maryland Chronicle, April 8, 2024

The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge following a ship collision, causing an indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, poses significant disruptions to the local and national supply chain. Experts warn of extended impacts, particularly on ground transportation logistics, which could reverberate through the economy.

Climate

After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?

After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?

WSHU, March 18, 2024

In December 2019, Connecticut announced the largest purchase of renewable energy in state history. Providing 804 megawatts of offshore wind power, Avangrid’s Park City Wind Project promised the equivalent of 14% of the state’s electricity supply, $890 million in direct economic development, improved grid reliability during the winter and the opportunity to slash over 25 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.