On circumventing systemic biases

First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. The coronavirus variant was found in a man in his 20s who is in isolation southeast of Denver and has no travel history, state health officials said. The Colorado […]

As deaths surge, Sweden reverses its light touch approach to contain rising infections

After taking arguably the world’s softest approach to handling the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden is tightening the screws. As of Sunday, the government of Premier Stefan Lofven can fine and shutter businesses that fail to follow restrictions such as caps on visitors, as well as restrict private gatherings, under a new law that runs through September. […]

Bitcoin mining is having a moment right now, but will it last?

Bitcoin mining companies are profitable—for now Read More