BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.
BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.
With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
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After securing contracts with the U.S. government, the Tianjin-based company's shares have surged 900 percent on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
The “truckagedon” blockades in Canada have been ongoing for over two weeks. It began when Canadian truck drivers crossing the Canada-U.S. border were required to be vaccinated. The blockades have created chaos in Ottawa, Canada’s capital and on transportation routes between the two countries. Truckers in other countries are proposing similar actions, modeling their protests after the Canadian blockades.
Two U.S. Senators from different sides of the aisle have come together for the benefit of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking, climbing, and access to federal lands.
Vibrant startup ecosystems drive job creation, create an innovative and active business community, and improve the residents’ quality of life. In most large cities, however, the startup ecosystems fall far below their potential, depriving startups of much-needed support, resulting in missed innovation and growth. Drawing on decades of experience with innovation and startup ecosystems, we identify four keys for a successful startup ecosystem development.
Two years ago, when science writer Faye Flam launched a podcast to explore why so many Americans were drawn to misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, she settled on a name she figured would steer clear of politics: “Follow the Science.”
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