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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.

In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?

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Fake Hermès Birkin bags and other counterfeit luxury goods are popular not only with people on a budget, but also with those with deeper pockets, a new study suggests.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore analyzed millions of counterfeit purchases by American consumers from more than 24,000 U.S. zip codes on a major cross-border, e-commerce platform. They found that both lower- and higher-income individuals are “significantly more likely” to buy fake luxury items than middle-income consumers, according to a press release by INFORMS on Monday.

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The INFORMS Analytics+ Conference showcased how companies are turning advanced analytics and AI into measurable operational results

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The Impact of the CHIPS Act on the Semiconductor Shortage

The Impact of the CHIPS Act on the Semiconductor Shortage

Audio Clip, August 3, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Zachary Collier. Zachary Collier is an assistant professor in the Department of Management at Radford University. He speaks about the impact of the CHIPS Act on the semiconductor shortage. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are 4 questions and responses. These responses were provided on August 3, 2022.

UMass partners with Kyiv School of Economics

UMass partners with Kyiv School of Economics

The Pie News, August 3, 2020

The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced a multidimensional agreement with the Kyiv School of Economics to support Ukrainian students and scholars impacted by Russia’s ongoing war in the country.

The uneven energy costs of working from home

The uneven energy costs of working from home

MSN, August 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has given us a sneak peek into how working from home changes electricity demand and what that might mean for Americans’ utility bills. The picture it’s painted so far isn’t very pretty, particularly for anyone who’s already struggling to meet their needs.

Biden to sign chips bill in a boost for satellite supply chains

Biden to sign chips bill in a boost for satellite supply chains

Space News, August 2, 2022

TAMPA, Fla. — A bill that would give $52 billion in subsidies to U.S. chip makers promises to galvanize domestic production, although it will take time to alleviate a semiconductor shortage that has been delaying satellite projects.

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