Consumer prices popped again in December, casting a shadow over the economy.
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
Consumer prices popped again in December, casting a shadow over the economy.
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.
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With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
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Supply chain snags continued to drive up prices in December.
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
Supply chain snags continued to drive up prices in December.
Why Some Workers Are Getting All the Covid Tests They Need
The New York Times, January 12, 2022
In the absence of a national effort to make coronavirus testing widely available, a number of big American companies ramped up their own, making tests available for a select group of workers.
What to Know About Insurance Coverage for At-Home COVID Tests
NBC 10 Boston, January 12, 2022
Beginning Saturday, most people with private health insurance will be able to get up to eight at-home PCR and rapid COVID-19 tests per month after after a recent announcement by the Biden administration
Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chain Landscape
The USGlass News Network, January 11, 2022
With supply chain challenges not looking to end anytime soon, particularly as worker shortages continue, experts gathered online recently with some tips on how companies can find long-term solutions. However, labor isn’t the only issue. Robert Handfield, professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University, said climate change, COVID, labor–all of these are hitting at once.
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