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States Craft Vaccine Plans in a Haze of Changing Information

States Craft Vaccine Plans in a Haze of Changing Information

BNN Bloomberg, December 4, 2020

Weeks before states expect to receive their first shipments of Covid-19 vaccines, conflicting messages from the federal government have obscured exactly how many doses may arrive. Some governors, including New York’s Andrew Cuomo and California’s Gavin Newsom, have made splashy announcements about how much of Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s vaccines they expect should the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize them this month. Other states can’t provide a solid answer given how quickly estimates change.

Eyewitness Wants To Know: Buying Strategies to Save You on Holiday Shopping

Eyewitness Wants To Know: Buying Strategies to Save You on Holiday Shopping

Kens 5, December 7, 2020

Forget one-time holiday deals. “We’re seeing a different transformation in the retail market and e-commerce is taking off in ways that are unbelievable,” said Sheldon Jacobson, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois. That means you will need to do more research for the best price. “It’s prudent for people to sign up for a variety of retailers online and have emails come because they’ll tell you when their sales are,” Jacobson said. This year mindful gifts that focus on self-care or that can be used at home are topping holiday lists.

Sheldon H. Jacobson: After Health Care Workers, Who's Next in Line for the Vaccine?

Sheldon H. Jacobson: After Health Care Workers, Who's Next in Line for the Vaccine?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 7, 2020

Recent announcements by Pfizer and BioNTech SE, Moderna, and AstraZeneca on their coronavirus vaccines have been promising. With so many companies racing to develop a vaccine, there are certain to be additional announcements forthcoming, ideally with comparable or even better efficacy data, less stringent cold-chain storage requirements, and even less adverse side effects. Although there are many more hurdles to traverse, establishing the efficacy of a vaccine in less than one year is nothing short of remarkable.

Op-ed: Can NCAA Basketball Play Through the Pandemic? Here's What the Data Says

Op-ed: Can NCAA Basketball Play Through the Pandemic? Here's What the Data Says

Indy Star, December 9, 2020

College basketball has kicked off, with hundreds of games on the schedule over the next few weeks. At the same time, holiday travel and celebrations sparked fears of new surges in COVID-19 cases across the nation. If ever there was a perfect storm of uncertainty surrounding college sports, this is it. The college basketball season has not started under ideal conditions. Infections have been reported among several high-profile coaches, including Scott Drew of Baylor (ranked No. 2 in the coaches' preseason poll), Tom Izzo of Michigan State and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse.

Shipping Networks Prep for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Shipping Networks Prep for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Roll Call, December 9, 2020

For supply chains hobbled in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, it won’t be easy to hobble the pandemic in 2021 by distributing millions of doses of vaccine in the U.S. alone. Airlines and trucking companies tasked with delivering the vaccine will need to figure out how to keep the vaccines as cold as minus 70 degrees Celsius. The airline industry will need to be ready to transport millions of doses despite being pummeled so badly by the pandemic that it was forced to slash services and reduce fleets.

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The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Fast Mode, February 10, 2025

The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:

Healthcare

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

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello, February 28, 2025

Prof. Anna Nagurney explains what Rare Earth Minerals are and their importance in a variety of industries along with day-to-day life

Climate