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USA Today
People have bet $1M on hantavirus on Polymarket. How did we get here?
"There is not one explanation which applies uniformly to every bettor, but rather different people make such bets for different reasons," explains philosophy professor Christian B. Miller. And, betting on terrible outcomes doesn't signify what the bettor actually wants to happen. "They could think there will be an epidemic, and even want to make money, but not want people to suffer," Miller clarifies.
May 7, 2026
Foreign Policy Magazine
Iran has all the hallmarks of a forever war
Is the U.S.-Iran conflict becoming a forever war? At first glance, it doesn’t look that way. Rising oil and gas prices, growing congressional pressure around the War Powers Resolution, and scant public support are putting pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to end the conflict soon. But if history is any guide, there’s a real chance the war continues to drag on. There is a way out of this mess—but not right away. Resisting the expansion of the Iran conflict into a forever war won’t be easy.
May 6, 2026
WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)
Amazon Supply Chain Service and what it may mean for Triad-based shipping
Economist Todd McFall said the $2.9 trillion company is poised to approach major industries in the Triad that already have contracts with carriers like FedEx, but he adds that supply chain needs can be very particular. "Those long-standing relationships have evolved so that both parties understand what's at stake when something is being stored or delivered. These businesses have really specific ways in which they want things done, and Amazon would have to learn that. So, it’s going to be difficult for Amazon."
May 6, 2026
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Severe cold snaps create conditions for increased domestic abuse, Wake Forest researcher says
Associate Professor of Economics Leah Lakdawala was featured on the "Buckley Report" for her research on how long-lasting, severe cold snaps affect families who are tethered to the land, particularly when it comes to domestic violence. “There are a lot of these adverse events that are out of our control, and they have real effects on our lives,” Lackdawala said about the basis of her latest research.
May 6, 2026
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Triad drivers feel price pain at the gas pump
Economics professor Robert Whaples said gas prices are currently about $1.40 higher than they were at this time last year. While he refrained from making predictions, Whaples said prices could eventually return to previous levels once the conflict ends. However, they won’t reach the average U.S. vehicle owner right away. “The second they think there's going to be peace, the price of the oil is going to come down. And then it will take a little while for the price of the gasoline to come down,” he said.
May 6, 2026
Fast Company
Why leaders should consider launching a business book club
"What you read reflects who you are," writes Christina Elson, executive director for Wake Forest's John A. Allison Center for the Study of Capitalism. "Leaders like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Indra Nooyi and Mark Cuban advocate reading extensively to gain knowledge and challenge assumptions. At a minimum, reading widely develops a key business skill—making intelligent small talk. More importantly, reading and actively discussing ideas enhances critical thinking skills. Unfortunately, some studies show that only 16% of Americans read daily and for pleasure.
May 5, 2026
Scripps News
The rise of weighted vests: Benefits, risks and how to start safely
Weighted vests are becoming more popular in the U.S. as an easy way to make walks more challenging. “Weighted vests are very practical. They’re scalable. They allow you to exercise in your home, in your neighborhood, doing resistance training without going to a gym. For a lot of individuals, there is a real appeal to that. The value of the weighted vest is that it allows you to sneak loading into activities of daily living," said health and exercise science professor Kristen Beavers.
May 2, 2026
The Conversation
"Housing costs are eating up more and more of Americans’ monthly budgets," writes law professor Allyson Gold. "Half of renters and a quarter of homeowners are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than a third of their income to pay their rent or mortgage. Roughly 27% of renters are spending more than half of their income on rent. If unaffordability in the U.S. continues to worsen, perhaps rental housing issues will receive more political oxygen, with more legislation proposed at the federal level."
May 1, 2026
Investopedia
States are enacting post-penny laws. Here’s how they work and what to know.
States are passing laws that guide businesses on how to round cash transactions as penny circulation falls. Still, some experts say a lack of federal legislation could create gray areas for retailers and their customers. Penny production has stopped—and states are starting to clarify how cash payments will work without them. If a teacher brings exact change for her $2.33 morning coffee, for example, does the cafe have to accept it? Can it instead adopt a no-penny policy and ask for $2.35? “The one or two bills that I've read would allow stores to round to $2.35,” said economics professor Robert Whaples, who has studied pennies.
May 1, 2026
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Forsyth County school workers head to Raleigh for May 1 protest
K-12 educators weren't the only ones on the bus. Wake Forest University librarian Jemma Johnson said she attended the protest because she's passionate about public education. "And the fact that there isn't enough being done for kids and teachers and supporting the most important part of what our tax dollars go to," Johnson said.
May 1, 2026
The Conversation
Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t
"Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks," writes law professor and Associate Dean for International Affairs Sarah Morath. "The U.S. Supreme Court has now taken up the question after hearing oral arguments for and against that position."
April 30, 2026
All Politics Now
The state Senate has advanced to a floor vote legislation that would prohibit Davidson and Guilford counties for implementing property tax revaluation changes for 2026. North Carolina legislators are not alone among the states in studying property taxes and seeking ways of limiting property-tax increases, said politics professor John Dinan. "North Carolina legislators have been studying property taxes for a good part of the last year. Almost certainly, this particular proposal is made in the context of significant public concerns."
April 30, 2026