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Consumers Worry About Holiday Delivery Delays as Shopping Moves Online Amid Pandemic

Consumers Worry About Holiday Delivery Delays as Shopping Moves Online Amid Pandemic

ABC 7 News, October 26, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for shoppers this holiday season could be getting gifts to their destinations on time. In fact, there's already a lot of nervousness in the retail industry about whether their deliveries can keep up with demand. As we found out, they aren't the only ones who are nervous. Donna Bachmann counts herself as among the nervous ones. She says Federal Express lost five quilts she made last holiday season as gifts.

Protecting Maryland's Polling Places, TU

Protecting Maryland's Polling Places, TU

Patch, October 23, 2020

Associate Professor Natalie M. Scala standing at the ballot drop box on the Towson University campus about two weeks before the 2020 General Election. Between physical distancing measures leading to long lines to vote in person, mail-in or absentee ballots taking longer to be counted and the threat of foreign interference, there are plenty of factors making tensions rise ahead of November's general election.

Friday is Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot in Virginia

Friday is Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot in Virginia

Wavy.com, October 23, 2020

Election Day is quickly approaching, just 11 days away. There’s a crucial deadline Friday for Virginia residents planning to vote by mail. October 23 is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot. Your request must be received by the registrar by 5 p.m. This election you do not need a reason to vote absentee or by mail. Once you get your ballot, you can return it by mailing it, emailing it or faxing it to your registrar. The deadline to request an absentee ballot in-person is 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31.

Professional Sports Teams Should Play a Role on Election Day, but Their Stadiums Should Stay Out of It

Professional Sports Teams Should Play a Role on Election Day, but Their Stadiums Should Stay Out of It

The Hill, October 26, 2020

The Presidential Election on Nov. 3 will occur during a global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Election officials are scrambling to prepare an election that is safe for voters and poll workers in addition to being effective, equitable and accessible. One of the greatest challenges currently facing officials is that many polling locations used for elections are in cramped building spaces that are not equipped for social distancing, possibly leading to a reduced number of voting booths and long voter waiting times.

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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