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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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Revamped Crew Scheduling Model Cuts Airline Delays by as Much as 30%

Revamped Crew Scheduling Model Cuts Airline Delays by as Much as 30%

News Release, October 7, 2019

CATONSVILLE, MD, October 7, 2019 – Delays and disruptions in airline operations annually result in billions of dollars of additional costs to airlines, passengers and the economy. Airlines strive to mitigate these costs by creating schedules that are less likely to get disrupted or schedules that are easy to repair when there are disruptions—new research in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science has found a solution using a mathematical optimization model.

How To “Nudge” Your Way To Healthier Eating (7 Strategies Explored)

How To “Nudge” Your Way To Healthier Eating (7 Strategies Explored)

Forbes, October 5, 2019

If only there were a way to make eating healthy more of a habit and less of chore...to turn dieting into routine and binge eating into a rarity...to practice nourishment and moderation instead of indulgence and regret. Well, there may be hope after all. New research appearing in the journal Marketing Science claims to have identified the most effective behavioral “nudges” that promote healthy eating.

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

The Philadelphia Tribune, October 2, 2019

Forever 21 Inc. is slated to close up to 178 U.S. stores, part of its reorganization after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the weekend. Even as the “fast fashion” retailer announces which locations could shutter, a new Forever 21 is scheduled to open later this year at Fashion District Philadelphia.

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