Amazon (and Other Platforms) vs. Third-Party Sellers: Complicated Debate
UCLA, May 10, 2023
Some data shows competing against the platform can help sellers, if not consumers
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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.
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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.
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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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The COVID-19 emergency is over. Let’s strengthen public health to avert the next crisis.
Chicago Sun Times, May 10, 2023
The SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19 still circulates, and new variants will continue to emerge. Our nation’s public health system needs more support, two University of Illinois experts write.
The New Longest Flight in the World Is 20 Hours
Afar, May 10, 2023
The route, which will connect Sydney to London, is expected to launch in 2025.
Optimization’s Essential Role in the AI Revolution
Dojo Live, May 10, 2023
What is Optimization and how does it relate to AI and Data Science? What kinds of applications is Optimization used for and what skills are needed to apply it successfully?
Artificial Intelligence, Part 4: What's next for AI? To regulate, or not to regulate?
WJLA, May 5, 2023
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TND) — With a grasp now on how artificial intelligence can both help and harm humanity, the ultimate question plaguing lawmakers and scientists is how to integrate it into society safely.
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