Fearing impact on jobs and R&D, medtech group calls for tariff exemptions
The top medtech trade organization calls for medical device exemptions. Medtronic is ready to “develop mitigation strategies if necessary.”
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.
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.
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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The top medtech trade organization calls for medical device exemptions. Medtronic is ready to “develop mitigation strategies if necessary.”
BALTIMORE, MD, February 12, 2025 – Passion is often touted as a hallmark of leadership potential, but a new study published in the INFORMS journal Organization Science reveals that it does not benefit everyone equally. Gender stereotypes, the study shows, skew perceptions of passion in ways that disadvantage women while rewarding men.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 6, 2025 – As local newsrooms continue to shrink and news deserts grow, citizen journalists are stepping in to sustain coverage, but a new study in the INFORMS journal Management Science reveals just how critical their role is – and the consequences of their absence.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 04, 2025 – New research published in the INFORMS journal Management Science demonstrates how immigrant talent drives success, both on the soccer field and beyond. The study reveals that European soccer teams with higher numbers of foreign-born players consistently perform better, winning more games and scoring more goals. But the impact of immigrant players goes deeper than individual talent. By introducing new playing styles and enhancing team coordination, immigrant players expand the strategic possibilities available to teams, ultimately improving their overall performance.
President Donald Trump has signed orders to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent levy on goods from China.

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