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Sports betting has grown far beyond who will win a game or whether the spread is covered. Every game offers numerous opportunities to place bets. Such microbets unravel the many plays that constitute a game into a sequence of uncertain actions, each of which can be gambled upon at lightning speed in real-time. 

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Spending lots of scrolling through social media videos is a habit that many people often fall into. While it can be entertaining, mental health experts say it also can be harmful.

In journal Information System Research, researchers posted a model they created that uses AI to detect which videos can affect mental health, or even spark suicidal thoughts.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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Purdue's Krannert School selected as finalist for 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize

Purdue's Krannert School selected as finalist for 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize

Purdue University, February 1, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has selected Purdue University's Krannert School of Management as one of three finalists for the 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize, which recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research and analytics.

A Successful Return to the In-Person 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting

A Successful Return to the In-Person 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting

CESSE, February 1, 2022

The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) welcomed 67 STEM society CEOs to the 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting on January 23–26 in Annapolis, MD, the first in-person leadership conference since February 2020. The event provided a trusting environment for CEOs and executive directors to connect with other leaders, share experiences, and solve common issues.

$29 Trillion And Counting: Is The US Economy Headed For A Debt Crisis?

$29 Trillion And Counting: Is The US Economy Headed For A Debt Crisis?

1945, February 1, 2022

America’s National Debt Crisis Might Just Be Beginning: As of the final day of January, the United States’ national debt sat at $29,912,456. That’s almost $90,000 per citizen and $239,087 per taxpayer. These numbers are rapidly rising and despite promises from successive presidents to bring that figure down, the figure increased at an even more rapid rate over the last two years as the federal government implemented multiple federal COVID relief packages. 

Trade war launched by Trump proven futile, say academics

Trade war launched by Trump proven futile, say academics

The Edge Markets, February 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 1): Ending tariffs for products imported from China, creating incentives for US firms to diversify their supply base and addressing some of the supply chain security issues are the steps the US can take to shore up supply chains.

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