Surge Pricing’s Benefits Go to a Subset of Ride-Hailing Drivers
UCLA, October 12, 2022
Full-timers gain the least, part-time drivers the most
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A looming beer shortage highlights our supply chain issues
Dallas Morning News, October 11, 2022
One of the key ingredients in beer is now in short supply thanks to natural contamination at the source. It’s a story that illustrates the fragility of American supply chains.
Opinion: Stay vigilant against airport cyberattacks
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 11, 2022
Their most damaging aspect was the perception that they created among the public. The good news about the recent attack is how feeble it was and the information it revealed about the perpetrators.
Are hurricane seasons getting more severe? Here is what the data say
The Hill, October 11, 2022
Hurricane Ian inflicted massive destruction across many parts of Florida and the Carolinas. The power of nature dwarfs any destruction that humans can create. In spite of all the carnage that hurricanes produce, early warning and constantly improving forecasting facilitate timely responses that reduce risks and provide early warning to keep people out of harm’s way.
Hackers shut down O’Hare, Midway airport websites
Chicago Sun-Times, October 10, 2022
But airport operations unaffected in intrusions that targeted New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles airports as well.
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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s New Stargate Project and China’s DeepSeek: Goliath vs. David
Innovation & Tech Today, February 12, 2025
On Jan. 21, OpenAI launched the $500 billion Stargate Project with partners like Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle. This initiative aimed to secure American AI leadership, create jobs, and boost the economy. Initially, this boosted the stock prices of these companies.
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
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
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
VOA News, February 10, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday fired another volley in his ongoing trade war, announcing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and canceling exemptions and duty-free quotas for major suppliers.
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.
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.