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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden recently suggested that, as the public health emergency deepens, all-mail ballots are “worth looking at, quickly.” Mail-in ballots could be helpful as a stopgap right now, but it’s a slow and inefficient process in a digital age that demands a better answer. In addition, the …
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Although scientists and AI are working hard to find answers to the COVID-19 outbreak, the virus will be around for some time yet. Early research suggests that your chances of infection are relatively low outside. However, touching buttons, handles, levers, and other surfaces in public areas can significantly increase your …
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Photo by Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Amazon recently added a new way for its customers to rate their purchases. Called “one-tap ratings,” this new system enables buyers to give a star rating — from one to five stars — for a product without also having to write a review of …
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