NPR

How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay

For a year and a half, Yves Valerus was working a stable, full time job with a regular weekly schedule, a set hourly rate and benefits. The Haitian Creole-English interpreter helps people bridge ...
FiercePharma

Rocket sells priority review voucher for $180M after Kresladi gene therapy approval

Rocket Pharmaceuticals has offloaded its lucrative FDA rare pediatric disease priority review voucher (PRV), striking a $180 million sale that reflects the high market demand for a speedy FDA review.
The New York Times

E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water

The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals. By Hiroko Tabuchi and Maxine Joselow Maxine Joselow ...
The New York Times

With Their Voter Bill Stymied, G.O.P. Leaders Ponder a Plan B

Republicans are eying a last-ditch procedural maneuver to overcome united Democratic opposition, but the chances for success are slim. By Carl Hulse Reporting from the Capitol The SAVE America Act, ...
FiercePharma

FDA solicits feedback on controversial national priority voucher review pathway

Since its introduction nine months ago, the FDA’s national priority voucher pilot program has attracted intrigue and fierce criticism while also yielding several rapid drug approvals. With all of this ...
Forbes

Profit And Loss Statement: Definition, Uses, And P&L Statement Example

Editor’s Note: This post is focused on helping you understand profit and loss statements. This financial statement is used by most small business owners to help assess business profits and losses ...
IEEE

A Periodic Scheduling Method for Dual-Arm Cluster Tools Considering Wafer Priority and Residency Time Constraint

Abstract: This study investigates a scheduling problem involving dual-arm cluster tools (CTs) that simultaneously handle two types of wafers, considering both wafer priority and residency time ...
Forbes

The Humble Origins Of TikTok’s Almighty Algorithm

An exclusive excerpt from Every Screen On The Planet reveals how the social media app’s powerful recommendation engine was shaped by a bunch of ordinary, twentysomething curators—including a guy named ...
IEEE

Heuristic Priority Scheduling Algorithm at Unsignalized Intersections: An Efficient Method Based on Vehicle Conflict

Abstract: With the development of autonomous intersection management systems, the intersection control center is gradually replacing traffic lights and becoming the development trend of future ...
The Conversation

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works

Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors. TikTok announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that it has formed TikTok ...
Scientific American

The Math Trick Hidden in Your Credit Card Number

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...
Firehouse

First Priority Group Acquires P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc.

Flanders, NJ – August 1, 2025 - First Priority Group (“FPG”), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles, is proud to announce its ...