Bad Data: Is Cybersecurity Data Any Good at All?
Information Week, June 8, 2023
Cybersecurity data is notoriously unreliable. What should we look for when we want trustworthy insights?
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Topic
Pilot Pay Is Soaring. Why That’s Bad News for Travelers and Low-Cost Airlines.
Marketwatch, June 8, 2023
Pilots’ pay is reaching astronomical levels, with some of the most experienced aviators earning up to $700,000.
Unleashing China’s EV Powerhouse: China’s Plan to Create Jobs Amidst US Rivalry
Business Leader, June 8, 2023
China’s decision to end the zero-Covid policy in December 2022 was a bold move that helped its economy grow by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023. But the economic recovery is not without its challenges.
Why can’t I get my antibiotic or cancer drugs? Hopkins experts outline the shortages and the remedies
The Baltimore Banner, June 7, 2023
Anyone who had a kid with RSV this winter, their own infection or ADHD diagnosis, or a relative with cancer likely discovered that getting drugs to treat the problem has become a problem itself.
Are new TSA scanners slowing down the screening process for travelers?
The Points Guy, June 7, 2023
In case you missed it, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration has replaced old screening lanes with new computed tomography X-ray systems at more than 200 security checkpoints across the U.S.
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Artificial Intelligence
The Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs on the Tech Industry and Beyond
Innovation & Tech Today, January 23, 2025
President Trump has said he will impose a flat 25% tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico. It is important to mention that it is not clear whether sweeping tariffs will be imposed, and if so, when and to what extent. Whether tariffs are being used as a negotiation strategy, a threat, or are being seriously considered will become clearer in the next few weeks and months.
Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up
Deseret News, January 18, 2025
Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.
Healthcare
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.
The health care industry is girding for Trump’s tariffs —and pushing hard for carveouts
STAT News, November 21, 2024
Tariffs could raise the cost of medical care and prescription drugs for people in the U.S.
Supply Chain
New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains
Where the Food Comes From, January 20, 2025
A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.
Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union
Marketplace, January 2, 2025
Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.
Climate
Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Newsweek, September 14, 2024
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.