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Coverage of rural counties in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 10:01 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 11:34 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 29 · 11:34 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Rural America’s Maternal-Health Crisis Is About to Get Much Worse

    Rural America faces a worsening maternal-health crisis as 109 rural hospitals have closed since 2005, with 60% of rural counties lacking hospital-based obstetric care. Maternal mortality rates in rural areas are 81% higher than in urban areas, driven by hospital closures, lower Medicaid reimbursement rates, and a shortage of OB-GYNs willing to practice in rural regions.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 29 · 10:01 UTCDAILY YONDER
    We Mapped Rural Data Center Development – and Opposition. Here’s What We Found.

    The data center boom, driven by AI infrastructure needs, is shifting from urban areas like Northern Virginia (Data Center Alley) to rural counties in the U.S. Rural communities face challenges negotiating deals with developers due to smaller tax bases and fewer resources, while 12% of in-progress data center projects are in rural areas as of June 2026.