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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Imperial to lead UK in global electricity decarbonisation effort
The new Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society (EPICS) centre, based at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in the US, brings together international partners in the UK, US, and Australia to decarbonise the global energy sector.
Ford, GM Sales Rise in 3Q Despite UAW Strike, Stellantis Down Slightly
Third quarter U.S. sales figures from the Big Three automakers indicate that an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) has had little impact on the companies' sales so far.
The Potential Impact of AI on your Job and Money
A recent report by Goldman Sachs Economics Research concludes that “super intelligent” artificial intelligence technology – also called generative AI – could cause “significant disruption” in the job market, notes Sandra Block, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
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