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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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Major travel and truck stop proposed on I-81 in Ironto

Major travel and truck stop proposed on I-81 in Ironto

The Roanoke Times, January 26, 2023

Montgomery County has received a proposal for construction of a truck stop and travel center beside Interstate 81 in Ironto, which if built would slightly ease a severe shortage of truck parking along the heavily traveled ground shipping corridor.

When you can’t speak to the manager — or anyone

When you can’t speak to the manager — or anyone

Vox, January 26, 2023

There’s been a breach of the Jonny Boston’s International Facebook page. Jonathan Kiper, the New Hampshire restaurant’s owner, is no longer able to access his personal Facebook account or, in turn, the page for his business, where he once kept customers updated about specials and deals. He’s tried to get back in, going through the online process to report his account as compromised multiple times and sending in a picture of his driver’s license to prove he’s, well, himself. But thus far, his efforts have been to no avail. He always gets tripped up at the last verification step — the one where Facebook sends a test code — because it appears the hacker has changed the account’s phone number.

Is Indiana one of the best or worse states to drive in?

Is Indiana one of the best or worse states to drive in?

Fox 59, January 25, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Traffic, road conditions and the cost of vehicle maintenance are all things that can make drivers grip the steering wheel a bit tighter. These conditions vary across states for a variety of reasons including population, weather and government investments. 

Don’t get fooled: the truth about fake reviews

Don’t get fooled: the truth about fake reviews

NameCheap, January 25, 2023

Fake reviews have become an all-too-common problem for online shoppers, and it can be hard to know who to trust. Let’s dive into the world of fake reviews and explore where they come from, who writes them, and how they impact consumers. We’ll also examine what governments and companies are doing to fix the problem, and how to protect yourself.

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