Kyle C. Garrison, Author at Survey deem

Edward E. Crutchfield, 82, Dies; Banker’s Deals Reshaped the Industry

Edward E. Crutchfield, who grew a small North Carolina bank into one of the nation’s largest through a deal-making spree that earned him the nickname Fast Eddie and helped establish…

Politics

Middle East Crisis: Live Updates

Kyle C. Garrison

A ruling on Friday by the International Court of Justice on charges of genocide against Israel had deep historical resonance for both Israelis and Palestinians. But it lacked immediate practical…

Health

How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Weathered a Spate of Suicides

Kyle C. Garrison

“Were you burned out,” I asked.Her face was flat. “I still am,” she said. “Yeah. Yes, and I still am.” Worcester is famous for the snow dumps it receives in…

Politics

Why Caitlin Clark could pose a dilemma for Team USA at the Olympics

Kyle C. Garrison

USA Basketball will be seeking its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal this summer with the first step coming at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, from Feb. 8-11. The…

Science and Technology

Fake Explicit Taylor Swift Images Swamp Social Media

Kyle C. Garrison

Fake, sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift likely generated by artificial intelligence spread rapidly across social media platforms this week, disturbing fans who saw them and reigniting calls from lawmakers…

Investments and Business

Taking on Trump, Biden Promotes ‘Infrastructure Decade’ in Wisconsin

Kyle C. Garrison

Consumer confidence is up. Fears of a recession are abating. The economy is growing. And a corroded bridge in Wisconsin is receiving more funding.It is a wintry mix of positive…

Politics

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

Kyle C. Garrison

The last time the Whitney Biennial came around, in 2022, its production had been extended an extra year by the Covid pandemic, and the curators had to plan the exhibition…

Health

Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak

Kyle C. Garrison

Back Story: The pandemic and rising hesitancy slowed immunizations.A false claim in the 1990s that said the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine causes autism led to a drop in…

Politics

Super Bowl 2024 odds: 49ers still favorite with Ravens close behind entering championship weekend

Kyle C. Garrison

The NFL is down to its final four teams, and the San Francisco 49ers (+145) remain favorites to win Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas.After narrowly escaping with a win…

Science and Technology

Making VR Headsets Cool Won’t Be Easy, Even for Apple

Kyle C. Garrison

After years of anticipation, Apple’s first major new product in nearly a decade has arrived. The $3,500 Vision Pro, a face computer that resembles ski goggles, will be released next…