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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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We're more likely to lie when in a group, study says

We're more likely to lie when in a group, study says

Prima.co.uk, September 11, 2017

Honesty is an important quality – we want it in our relationships, with our children and from our banks. But even if you count yourself as a truthful person, a new study has found that you are still more likely to lie when in a group. A new study, published in the INFORMS journal Management Science, found that even individuals who have a proven track record of honest behaviour are no match for the potentially negative influences present in a group dynamic, especially when money is at stake.

CMU researcher: Don’t depend on LinkedIn to find a job

CMU researcher: Don’t depend on LinkedIn to find a job

Pittsburgh Magazine, September 11, 2017

How many times a week do you get a LinkedIn connection request? Conversely, how many requests do you seek when visiting the career networking site? A new study from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences suggests you might be wasting your time.

Traffic jams during hurricane evacuations are entirely preventable

Traffic jams during hurricane evacuations are entirely preventable

Quartz, September 9, 2017

INFORMS member and Director of the Transportation Center at Northwestern University, Hani Mahmassani discusses solutions to the bumper-to-bumper traffic associated with nearly every hurricane evacuation effort, and why these solutions are often not implemented.  

Want to improve your business’s online ratings? Make sure to respond to reviews

Want to improve your business’s online ratings? Make sure to respond to reviews

News Release, September 8, 2017

CATONSVILLE, MD, September 8, 2017 - Can responding to online reviews improve a business’ online reputation? According to a forthcoming study in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science, a leading academic marketing journal, management responses can not only lead to higher ratings for businesses, but also more informative reviews.

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