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Pennsylvania's Opioid Crisis Settlement: Allocating $2 Billion Wisely As the $2 billion Pennsylvania's opioid crisis settlement begins being distributed across counties, state officials are strategizing the most effective utilization of these funds. The proportion of money to be spent lies chiefly in the hands of the counties, with…

TL/DR - In Rochester, respiratory virus transmission is on the rise again, though not at pandemic levels. To prevent the spread of germs at work, some recommendations include staying home if sick, practicing good hygiene and health habits such as washing hands regularly, getting vaccinated, and maintaining a clean work environment. Employers…

TL/DR - The University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia hosted a lecture by Pavlo Kukhta, Ukraine’s former Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, discussing Ukraine's modern history and its role in Europe. Kukhta identified political and economic conditions including closed borders, the expulsion of…

TL/DR - The article discusses how the current pandemic could lead to a significant win for the climate if the global community uses this as an opportunity to transition to greener strategies and behaviors. The author argues that the reduction in carbon emissions during the COVID-19 lockdowns demonstrates how changes in lifestyle and policy can…