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Jan 19, 2022

Why a health communications expert gives the CDC a “C”

Plus, a look at Microsoft’s costliest purchase and the importance of investing in environmental infrastructure.

Here’s why Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard
by Amanda Peacher
Rich Polk/Getty Images for Activision
Microsoft plans to spend nearly $70 billion for the video game maker, whose problematic workplace culture will present challenges.
New supply chain worries emerge as China races to contain omicron
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jade Gao
About 20 million people are in lockdown under China’s zero-COVID policy, and economic disruptions may be ahead.
Health communication expert gives U.S. a “C” for pandemic performance
by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Mark Ralston/Getty Images
Cynthia Baur of the University of Maryland explains how health agencies get their messages out.
Wireless carriers will limit 5G near airports, but airlines are still pushing back
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The airlines have warned that a 5G rollout would cause hundreds of flights to be canceled, diverted or delayed.
Cities can lessen economic impact of climate change with green infrastructure
by Samantha Fields
Jes Aznar/ Getty Images
The alternative? $31 trillion in lost GDP worldwide.
Some rural Americans worry about USPS cuts, closures
by Savannah Peters
Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images
Since 2007, the United States Postal Service has reported net losses of nearly $100 billion.