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Marijuana Legalization Poses A Massive Threat To This Industry

Marijuana Legalization Poses A Massive Threat To This Industry

Forbes, October 8, 2019

If you were asked to predict which industry would suffer more from the legalization of recreational marijuana, the alcohol industry or the tobacco industry, which would you choose? This was the question explored in a new article appearing in the journal Marketing Science.

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

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

360 Magazine, 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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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

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.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate