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Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.

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New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.

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Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect
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With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

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Improved purchase order visibility gives Jabil more grip on disruptions

Improved purchase order visibility gives Jabil more grip on disruptions

Supply Chain Movement, November 10, 2023

Alan Brown described Jabil as one of the world’s largest companies that most people have never heard of. With more than a hundred factories across 30 countries, the company makes a variety of products ranging from consumer electronics to network equipment, and from medical products to automotive parts. Its customers include around 300 well-known global brands. “We offer them a broad range of services, from product innovation and design to delivery and after-sales service,” said Brown, Vice President of Supply Chain Transformation at Jabil.

2024 elections expected to lead to more AI-generated campaign ads, deepfakes

2024 elections expected to lead to more AI-generated campaign ads, deepfakes

Boston 25 News, November 5, 2023

WASHINGTON — Can you tell the difference between an authentic video and one that uses artificial intelligence to alter the images or audio? The evolution of AI is making it harder for everyday users to spot the difference. With the 2024 presidential election now about a year away, more deepfake election-related videos are popping up.

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