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Manufacturing jobs have declined, affecting wages for non-college educated workers
Automation has displaced workers, leading to job losses and wage declines
Decline in union membership explains much of the wage decline in manufacturing workers

The Department of Justice report on the Robb Elementary School shooting had 273 recommendations, with some challenging language that needed translating into plain terms.
Key recommendations from Chapter 8 of the DOJ report highlight failures in emergency management preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Professional emergency management, collaboration, and hiring experienced emergency managers are vital for effective incident management in communities and schools to prevent catastrophic outcomes.

The U.S. Surgeon General warns that social media poses serious risks to kids and teens, stating it may harm their development and mental health. Parents should be aware of these risks and consider moderating their children's use of social media.
Kids and teens are still developing and may struggle with issues like peer pressure and identity formation. Excessive social media use can lead to problems like anxiety, low self-esteem, and disrupted sleep.
The advisory offers practical advice for families, like creating tech-free zones and fostering in-person friendships. It's important for everyone to find a balance between online and offline activities.

Science funders should support unconventional, provocative ideas for breakthroughs.
Scientific funding agencies should take more risks and fund outside-the-box ideas.
There is a need for more systematic review of rejected grant proposals to avoid missing out on groundbreaking work.

Noise in decisions made by experts can lead to significant variability in assessing school shooting threats.
Police officers displayed a wide range of responses and inconsistencies when rating severity of different fictional scenarios.
There is a need for more evidence-based training for law enforcement on assessing threats as many current beliefs by officers were found to be incorrect.

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Each individual's interpretation of a term, like 'school shooting,' can significantly impact the reported numbers. Defining terms clearly is crucial for accurate understanding of statistics.
How data is presented can greatly influence the story it tells. Metrics like mean, median, and mode can reveal different aspects of the same data set.
Different criteria for categorizing school shootings, such as the number of victims or the presence of pre-planned intent, can lead to vastly different counts and implications.