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Walters: Lottery Sales Jump During Pandemic

Walters: Lottery Sales Jump During Pandemic

Gazette Xtra, August 3, 2020

Many Wisconsin residents may have lost their jobs, had their pay or work hours cut, visited food pantries or worried about paying the rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that didn’t stop them from buying lottery tickets in the first months of the health-care crisis. mState Department of Revenue figures show total lottery sales between March—when the state’s economy was locked down, mass layoffs and furloughs began, and we were told to stay home to “flatten” the COVID-19 curve—and June were up 12.3%.

Bubble vs. Baseball: Why Experts Say NBA is Safer Than MLB

Bubble vs. Baseball: Why Experts Say NBA is Safer Than MLB

WISN Channel 12, July 31, 2020

After two Saint Louis Cardinals players tested positive for coronavirus, which lead to the postponement of Friday's game at Miller Park, experts weighed in on how the NBA's COVID-19 plan seems to be working better than the MLB's. NBA players are currently sheltered within the Disney World bubble and not allowed to leave the facility or interact with people outside. 

Afraid of Airlines? There’s Always the Private Jet

Afraid of Airlines? There’s Always the Private Jet

The New York Times, July 30, 2020

Lexi Shangraw, a San Francisco resident, flew to Phoenix in early March for what was supposed to be a brief visit. But when lockdowns started, she ended up staying longer than anticipated in hopes of waiting out Covid-19.

NITIE Logistics Eves Series on Supply Chain Resilience

NITIE Logistics Eves Series on Supply Chain Resilience

The Times of India, July 31, 2020

The COVID 19 has caused unprecedented havoc in the world and disrupted lives, livelihood, business, enterprise, and economy. The disruption to the supply chain and the inadequate response of the industry has been the cause of concern across the globe.

Will Herd Immunity Happen Among the University Population?

Will Herd Immunity Happen Among the University Population?

Online Daily 24, July 29, 2020

As many children and young adults prepare to return to school in the fall, parents and students fear the impacts of COVID-19. Will these students build herd immunity? We spoke to Julie Swann, professor and department head for the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State. Below Dr. Swann answers questions surrounding the return to school and the possible response of students to COVID-19. As a science advisor during a previous pandemic, H1N1, in 2009, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Swann is highly qualified to provide insight into herd immunity and returning to school. 

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

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. 

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

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate