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?
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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Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.
The shipping industry is not only looking towards a more sustainable method of operating, it has set goals. By 2030 U.N.’s International Maritime Organization has set a goal of reducing the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by at teast 40%. By 2040, they want a 70% reduction, and by 2050 the objective is be net-zero.
In the spring of 2021, amid the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the 16 federal states in Germany implemented a ban on advertisements, compelling retailers to cease all print advertising within that state for a duration of three weeks. This decision was based on the belief that such a prohibition would help reduce social interactions during the pandemic. However, this ban on print advertising also led to discussions on its potential benefits for conserving natural resources, such as the paper and water needed for the production of printed materials, and its role in mitigating carbon emissions.
What’s the one thing that you never say no to? Breath mints were on the list, but Raven is wondering if there’s a hidden meaning to offering someone a mint…
The United States’ performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been magnificent, as most people expected. Simone Biles and the entire women’s team dazzled viewers with their gold medal performances in the women’s team gymnastics competition. In sports with lesser followings, Lee Kiefer defeated Lauren Scruggs to capture the gold and silver medals in the women’s individual foil competition.
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