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New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy
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BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies.

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City needs proactive strategy to allow it full financial flexibility
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In December, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China issued its annual report, accusing Hong Kong of eroding freedoms and aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. These allegations sparked speculation about potential United States sanctions, including disconnecting Hong Kong from the SWIFT worldwide banking system, which could trigger a depegging of the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) from the US dollar (USD). However, such extreme measures are unlikely, as they would require support from the European Union and other allies and could destabilize the global financial system. In fact, depegging the HKD from the USD would more likely be triggered by a significant dwindling of reserves in Hong Kong rather than a drastic US policy shift. 

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Will AI help or hurt football?
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The final week of the NFL regular season has a handful of teams jockeying for playoff position. Just one upset loss can move a team from hosting a first-round game to an early offseason.

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Boooo! Cost of candy going up 13% this Halloween

Boooo! Cost of candy going up 13% this Halloween

ABC7, October 23, 2023

Here's some news about Halloween that's worth a few extra boos this year. The cost of candy is going up by a lot. Prices are up about 13% this year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor.

Advances in smart homes and devices

Advances in smart homes and devices

The Beacon, October 20, 2023

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the latest technology to make headlines. Its ability to create human-like conversation and interaction is what sets it apart from existing computer systems.

Logistics Matters with DC Velocity

Logistics Matters with DC Velocity

DC Velocity, October 19, 2023

DC VELOCITY’s new podcast is designed to help you keep up with what’s happening in this fast-changing industry. Each week, the editors of DC VELOCITY discuss the latest news and developing trends we all need to know about to keep ahead of the competition. We also talk to industry experts and practitioners in the logistics field.

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