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?
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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Spending on nursing homes grew the slowest in January among all areas of healthcare, according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief, published Wednesday.
Reciprocal tariffs are coming soon. Many economists and trade experts are concerned that they may backfire on President Donald Trump. But if you take the politics out of the issue, reciprocal tariffs could be an important first step toward fixing longstanding U.S. problems with trade and manufacturing.
A computer science professor says artificial intelligence could help your odds when filling out NCAA tournament brackets.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The madness is nearly upon us, with the NCAA tournament set to tip off officially Thursday. You're probably putting together a bracket trying to find the perfect set of teams to beat your friends, win your office pool, maybe even put together a perfect bracket.
The odds are astronomical, but that doesn’t squash the excitement for millions of fans filling in brackets this week
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