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From the commentary: Ten years ago the idea of chemically induced obesity was something of a fringe hypothesis, but not anymore.

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- During the first wave of the Covid pandemic, something disturbing occurred on the empty roads of Virginia. Estimates made in the spring of 2020 found 45% fewer collisions had occurred in the preceding year, if compared with the pre-Covid year ending in the spring of 2019.

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- How do you get to work in the morning? If you live within one kilometer, or about half a mile, of a bus or train stop, there’s a good chance you take public transit. If you live further away, you’re much more likely to drive.