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Stoned on the job? Increase in work injuries linked to legal weed

Yahoo! News |

New research co-authored by Professor of Economics Dhaval Dave reveals an increase in workplace injuries for younger people in states where marijuana use is legal.

South Carolina primary: Trump beats Haley, but here’s why she’s staying in the GOP race

MarketWatch |

Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences Jeff Gulati offers insights into why Republican candidate Nikki Haley has not dropped out of the race for president.

Americans Paid $11 Billion To Make Drugs You Can’t Afford

The Lever |

A new report from the Center for Integration of Science and Industry is highlighted for showing which prescription drugs received funding from taxpayers for crucial research ahead of their development. 

Tech giants pledge to crack down on AI deep fakes

CNN |

Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences Noah Giansiracusa discusses how AI-generated misinformation threatens the integrity of the presidential election, and what can be done about it.

Massachusetts is home to 8 of the safest college towns in America, study says

Boston 25 News |

A new report ranks Waltham as one of the top 50 safest college towns in America.

Don’t get your heart broken by a schemer this Valentine’s Day

WWLP-TV |

Senior Lecturer Steve Weisman warns that scammers are in high gear as people shop for Valentine’s Day gifts.

What the 4-day workweek looks like in healthcare

Becker's Hospital Review |

Data from the Bentley-Gallup Business in Society Report is featured for revealing that 77% of Americans say it would positively impact their well-being if their employer offered a four-day, 40-hour workweek option.

How — and why — to upskill your employees

Computerworld |

Senior Lecturer in Management Susan Vroman has advice for companies who want to offer upskilling opportunities to employees.

What's behind the Stanley cup craze?

WBZ-TV |

Assistant Professor of Marketing Shelle Santana offers insights on the consumer behavior behind the popularity of the Stanley water tumblers.

Most Americans have no idea about prices before they receive health care

Medical Economics |

The Bentley-Gallup Business in Society report is highlighted for finding that fewer than one in five patients know how much their health care will cost before they receive it.