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media1 year ago•2 min saved

NYT Tech Workers Strike Amid Election Day Uncertainty

The New York Times may not be able to provide its live election night "Needle" forecast due to a strike by its technology staff, who manage the necessary computer systems. The Tech Guild, representing over 600 employees, is striking for contract terms including job security and pay equity. While the Needle might not be available, the Times plans to update its live blog with election forecasts. The Needle, introduced in 2016, has become a key feature of the Times's election coverage.

via The Hill|

#data-systems #election-coverage #election-needle

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"CDC Cuts Funding for States' Childhood Vaccination Programs"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is cutting funding for state childhood vaccination data systems, which track vaccine doses administered and identify areas with low immunization rates. The budget cuts come at a time when immunization rates among children are slipping and facing opposition from anti-vaccine rhetoric. The size of the budget reductions is not yet clear, but state health departments are concerned about the impact on these vital data systems. The funding cut is linked to the debt ceiling deal, which affected federal immunization grants. Public health officials warn that reducing federal support for routine childhood vaccine administration is not advisable.

via Ars Technica|

#budget-cuts #cdc #childhood-vaccination