Chuck Finder-WUSTL

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    COVID-19

    Expert: No full stadiums until test or vax is required

    A mathematician's analysis indicates that full stadiums for sporting events aren't yet safe unless a vaccine or COVID test is required.
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    money

    ‘Underwater’ mortgages sap earnings and mobility

    New big-data research connects "underwater" mortgages from the 2007-08 recession with people's stagnant earnings and inability to move.
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    attention

    Daydreaming at work can be an asset or a flaw

    New findings link daydreaming at work and creativity, though only for those who identify with their profession.
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    money

    Post-COVID minimum wage hikes may harm job seekers

    If minimum wage hikes go into effect after the COVID-19 pandemic, it could benefit workers with jobs but hurt those looking for one.
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    business

    Loyalty programs keep customers coming back

    Loyalty programs may help businesses get back on their feet once the US economy returns to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    climate change

    Voter poll: 11% of Republicans say climate is a crisis

    A survey of people who intend to vote in the presidential primaries suggests more concern about climate change among Republicans than you might expect.
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    money

    Stealing at work can be contagious

    Stealing at work can spread among resturant employees, research finds.
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    narcissism

    Narcissism declines as we get older

    A new study that followed first-year college students until they were in their 40s shows that narcissism tends to decline as we age.
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    emotions

    Fake anger won’t help you win in negotiations

    Pretending to be angry as a negotiating tactic can backfire or even lead you to give up more, research finds.
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    money

    If performance governs pay, more workers take antidepressants

    When companies move to pay-for-performance, more employees take medications for anxiety and depression.
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    social lives

    Getting close with employees can backfire on bosses

    When bosses and employees get too close, it can cause issues for your work and your workplace.
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    Internet

    Kickstarters raise money faster just before the goal

    One word in particular can take a Kickstarter campaign to the next level.