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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
How do you teach a kid to be a dad? About 9 percent of American men become fathers before they turn 20. Home visits are a promising way to help these young people navigate parenthood.How is the middle class really faring? According to new research, two-thirds of people who leave the middle class move into the upper limits of their income category. Could a shrinking middle class be a good thing?How stakeholders can select the strongest PFS interventions We ranked interventions in four categories based on the strength of prior evaluations and demonstrable positive outcomes.The critical fixes for the ACA The ACA has substantially decreased the number of uninsured Americans, but experts at a panel on Tuesday agreed it needs improvement.How can researchers use big data more responsibly? Researchers may understand how to access, download, and analyze new data sources, but are they prepared to do so ethically?Should governments tax unhealthy foods and drinks? Increasing the price of products that contain sugar can get people to consume less and thus improve nutrition and health—in theory.