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Like the rest of today’s bills, the Tubman design has all of these features. In fact, the bill looks almost identical to the ones that are already in your wallet, except for an important difference: This is the first time a woman and a person of color will be on any standard denomination. Despite the political back and forth, getting a glimpse of what the future Tubmans might look like is downright inspiring. It’s about time. … [Read more...] about See a proposed redesign of the $20 bill, featuring Harriet Tubman

And if you’re looking to clean up some questionable audio without lifting a finger, try running it through the AI-based Auphonic tool first to see if it can be fixed automagically. With a free account, you can process up to two hours of audio each month. That’s enough for short podcasts and interviews. … [Read more...] about 10 fabulous free apps for working with audio, video, and images

When I ask how a business like Pernod Ricard has navigated this paradoxical period, Mukherjee insists the company is “maniacally focused on responsible drinking.” She argues that much of the drinking that was previously happening at bars has shifted to the home, and that drinking—in moderation—can also be a source of comfort, particularly during a time of social isolation. “Mental health is just as important as physical health,” she says. “People need comfort. Comfort comes from not being alone and feeling like you’re not alone in the universe.” Pernod Ricard has tried to advocate for “using a cocktail to connect,” she says, not overconsumption. … [Read more...] about Alcohol played a ‘difficult role’ in her life. Then she became CEO of Pernod Ricard North America

Getting companies to embrace a single standard for vaccination records could pave the way for more open health records in general. A person’s health history is typically difficult to share. Different electronic health records have their own proprietary methods of documenting health data and they’re not easy to transfer from one health system to another. Patients often struggle to get a copy of their full medical record. … [Read more...] about Tech giants want to help you prove you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19

The shortage of doses is part of the reason why the CDC has recommended a phasing strategy, implemented by most state and local governments, that pushes populations like older people and essential workers to the front of the line. But, the researchers found that vaccinating a significant number of people of any category could be more effective in lowering cases than picking and choosing populations. Volume and speed are the real priorities, they say, and recommend that the government works quickly to obtain more doses. “Don’t spend your time and resources on figuring out how to distribute 100 doses,” Rizzo says. Then: “When you have tens of thousands of those doses, then you figure out how to prioritize.” … [Read more...] about These scientists created a model city to figure out the most effective order to give the vaccine