How to cover an epidemic
A tip sheet for reporters writing about infectious diseases.
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Industrial spying helped East Germany narrow economic gap
Industrial espionage may call to mind men in trench coats and fedoras. These days, the spies are often hackers, but the handsome rewards still come with a cost.
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Health care expenses lower for food stamp recipients
People who get food stamps have lower annual health care expenses than other low-income adults.
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Does Uber curb drunk driving crashes?
Ridesharing services such as Uber might help curb drunk driving crashes in some communities.
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Skipped breast cancer treatments common
Thirty percent of women with breast cancer reported skipping additional treatment following surgery.
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A dose of research on the flu shot
Who gets the flu shot, who doesn’t, and why?
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The estate tax: Understanding the GOP’s repeal proposal
Death and taxes: They’re not only unavoidable; for the very rich, they’re also inseparable. The estate tax — the “death tax” to critics — is a levy on your property
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White children more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics
White children are more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics for viral illnesses during emergency room visits than their black and Hispanic peers.
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Get out the vote: Understanding ranked-choice elections
An explainer on proportional representation, with a focus on ranked-choice voting.
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Corporate tax reform, inversions and pass-through tax cuts: A JR briefing
Lowering America’s corporate tax rate is a priority for the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans. Elsewhere in government, however, analysts are suggesting caution.
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