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Can Africa come close to vaccine independence? Here’s what it takes.

Can Africa come close to vaccine independence? Here’s what it takes.

US Today News, April 25, 2023

Just 3 percent of all Covid-19 vaccine doses shipped in 2021 went to Africa, home to a fifth of the world’s population, according to the World Health Organization. In the massive debacle of global immunization equity, it was Africa that lagged furthest behind as the pandemic raged and had the least leverage to negotiate treaties.

Ride Sharing Beats Taxis During Urban Emergencies

Ride Sharing Beats Taxis During Urban Emergencies

Futurity, April 24, 2023

Ride-sharing platforms significantly outperform taxis in coping with urban emergencies such as a terrorist attack or subway shutdowns, largely due to the benefits of technology, a new study shows.

A future of “flying cars” may be closer than you think

A future of “flying cars” may be closer than you think

Air Freight News, April 24, 2023

Anyone who’s ever watched the classic 1960s cartoon “The Jetsons” will recall the flying cars everyone used. Ever since, people have wondered when the day might come that flying cars could become reality.

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Artificial Intelligence

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