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Do Tobacco 21 laws work? A recent study reports
A recent study led by economist Erik Nesson published in the Journal of Health Economics, has revealed a discrepancy between self-reported tobacco use and biomarker evidence among young adults aged 18-20 under Tobacco 21 laws. While survey data indicate that these young adults claim to be smoking less, the analysis of biomarkers paints a different picture, showing that traces of nicotine and tobacco persist in their systems.
February 11, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
EPA turmoil shakes North Carolina’s climate efforts with uncertainties
“I had a class this week where an EPA employee has been coming over for the last four years to talk to my students about the process for setting ambient air quality standards — very straight up, ‘here’s the way the process works’,” said Stan Meiburg, executive director of the Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest. “Last week, he was told by a supervisor that he couldn’t do it.”
February 11, 2025
Yahoo
Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why
Director, Center for Bioethics, Health & Society; Professor, Department of Philosophy Ana Iltis writes: "As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney failure. While Black people constitute only 12% of the U.S. population, they account for 35% of those with kidney failure."
February 8, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN, says he won’t run again for office
Robinson's decision to drop his CNN lawsuit "was entirely expected, and the only question was how long after the election it would take before the lawsuit would be dropped," said politics professor John Dinan. “Robinson’s decision to drop out of politics and decline to run for the senate in 2026 is somewhat less expected. But, it is certainly understandable in light of how badly Robinson was defeated in the 2024 governor’s race and the dim prospects that he could win any future statewide general election.”
February 8, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest Board of Trustees passes resolution to honor Dave Clawson and his family
While Wake Forest football fans might be looking to the future, the board of trustees is giving Dave Clawson his due. On Friday, the board passed a resolution recognizing Clawson, who resigned in December after 11 seasons. The resolution recognizes Clawson and his wife, Catherine, for their gratitude and dedication to Wake Forest.
February 8, 2025
Medical Xpress
Tobacco age restrictions may not be working, new research shows
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans' success, new research shows 18- to 20-year-olds are finding ways to get cigarettes and vapes. Traces of nicotine and tobacco in their bodies prove it.
February 7, 2025
HuffPost
If you’re a sucker for ‘free gift with purchase,’ you might just be a sucker
When your favorite brand or retailer offers a promotion, which would you rather have: 10% off or a free gift with your purchase? Research suggests that in many instances, consumers prefer the freebie. “Anybody can offer dollars off or cents off on a particular product, but not everybody is going to be able to or be creative enough to offer something else besides a discount,” explained Roger Beahm, professor of practice in marketing, and the director of the Retail Learning Labs at the Center for Analytics Impact at Wake Forest University.
February 7, 2025
Carolina Journal
Waste Watch: Pinching some pennies
Are pennies on the chopping block? Economists, policymakers and financial experts have been debating the practicality of the penny for years. Economist Robert Whaples believes the elimination of the penny is long overdue. “The fundamental issue is this: pennies go in people’s pockets, and they don’t make their way back to stores,” he said. “Then the stores run out of change and rely on the Mint to make more.”
February 7, 2025
Gaston Gazette
Becoming a target:’ LGBTQ+ community in Gaston fears future
"Losing marriage equality would be a blow. It is a blow legally in terms of the tangible rights that come with marriage. It is also a blow in terms of what it says about the dignity of LGBTQ individuals and their equality," said law professor Marie-Amélie George. "But, it is only one legal issue. It is not every legal issue, and it is only one part of the constellation of rights that people have."
February 7, 2025
U.S. News and World Report
How will Trump’s tariffs affect homebuyers?
Builders will face significant financial pressure to pass the higher costs on to consumers, according to Pelin Pekgun, a Wake Forest business professor who studies supply chains and pricing. Pekgun said some homebuilders may feel they have to scale back or delay projects if critical materials become too expensive or scarce. That could result “in slower construction and fewer homes on the market. Limited supply could then push prices even higher, intensifying affordability challenges,” she said.
February 7, 2025
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Professor explains science of sports betting
"Online sports gaming has gotten almost out of control," psychology professor John Petrocelli said. "When people are 90 to 100% confident in their predictions, they're usually only about 60 to 70% accurate. All of the losses are a near win, and this is the type of thing that keeps people coming back. For any one individual, the chances of consistently making it big in sports betting – you probably have a better chance of winning the Power Ball."
February 6, 2025
Quartz
Amazon finally passes Walmart in revenue
“Walmart and Amazon certainly offer consumers a choice regarding a wide range of conveniently-available products at affordable prices. But with the continued growth of online shopping, especially among younger demographics, and Amazon’s positioning as the go-to option in that mode, it would be surprising if Amazon wasn’t now able to continue outpacing Walmart in revenue going forward,” said Executive director of Wake Forest's Center for Retail Innovation Roger Beahm.
February 6, 2025