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How the CDC Tracks A Changing Wave Of Respiratory Viruses
Respiratory illness is monitored through several overlapping systems rather than a single test or daily case count. In the United States, the Centers for…
Why Climate Risk Has Become a Federal Reserve Flashpoint
The Federal Reserve’s role in climate risk regulation has become a major point of conflict in Washington. The debate is about whether the central bank should…
Biden's Crackdown on Hidden Ticket Fees Reaches Live Entertainment
The White House has turned its attention to one of the most complained-about costs in the live entertainment industry: the surprise charges that appear during…
The Drive to Make the American Community Survey Mandatory Again
For more than a decade, the American Community Survey has served as the United States' most detailed source of neighbourhood-level demographic information,…
How the Postal Service Is Responding to Ballot Drop Box Vandalism
Ballot drop box vandalism has become a visible election-security concern in the United States, with damaged boxes, fires and attempts to interfere with voting…
What New State Laws on Gender-Affirming Care Mean for Families
Families across the United States are navigating a fast-changing legal landscape around gender-affirming healthcare. State laws can affect puberty blockers,…
How Politics Is Responding to Australia’s Rural Teacher Shortage
Australia’s rural and regional schools are struggling to attract and retain qualified teachers. Vacancies are especially visible in subjects such as…
Inside the struggle to regulate PFAS chemicals in drinking water
PFAS chemicals have become one of the most difficult pollution issues facing water regulators. The group includes thousands of synthetic compounds used in…
Federal school voucher debate draws fresh scrutiny
The debate over federal funding for private school vouchers is intensifying as governments, parents and educators argue over who should pay for school choice.…
How America Is Building Defences Against the Next Pandemic
COVID-19 exposed how quickly a health emergency can become an economic, social and political crisis. Hospitals filled, supply chains fractured and public…