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The finalists for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award innovate in supply-chain replenishment, food distribution, cloud fulfillment and carbon-aware high-performance computing.

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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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Zachary Collier, Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University, joins Shaye Ganam to talk about EVs in Canada and the inherent cybersecurity risk in operating them.

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Can You Really Have It All? New Study Reveals How to Succeed at Work Without Sacrificing Your Free Time

Can You Really Have It All? New Study Reveals How to Succeed at Work Without Sacrificing Your Free Time

News Release, January 28, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, January 28, 2025 – Could your favorite hobbies help you get ahead at work? New research published in the INFORMS journal Organization Science explores “leisure-work synergizing,” a novel strategy for integrating professional development into leisure activities. The findings suggest that this approach can help employees thrive in their careers while enjoying their personal lives – but only if used in moderation.

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Costco Strike Could Cause Shortages as Shoppers Say 'Better Stock Up'

Costco Strike Could Cause Shortages as Shoppers Say 'Better Stock Up'

Eat This Not That, January 22, 2025

Costco shoppers should prepare for disruption after unionized warehouse employees affiliated with the Teamsters voted to authorize a strike. Costco has until January 31 to make a deal with the union, otherwise the strike will go into effect on February 1. "Our members have spoken loud and clear: Costco must deliver a fair contract, or they'll be held accountable," Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien said in a press release. "From day one, we've told Costco that our members won't work a day past January 31 without a historic, industry-leading agreement."

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