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As the U.S. government entered its shutdown on October 1, 2025, key economic data releases were delayed, leaving analysts and policymakers navigating in the dark. This disruption has significant implications, particularly for data-driven decisions in areas like inflation, employment, and Social Security adjustments. In this post, we'll explore the statistical consequences of the shutdown and examine how data science can help mitigate such impacts in the future. The Bureau of

This September, much of the United States experienced what meteorologists are calling a record-breaking heatwave. From Chicago to New York, cities sweltered under unusually high temperatures, and the numbers reveal the full story. Across the contiguous U.S., the average temperature was about 3.1°F above the 30-year normal, making it one of the hottest Septembers on record. Chicago recorded 12 days above 90°F, the most ever in September, while New York City saw its warmest day

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a record pace, reshaping industries and daily life faster than almost any technology before it. This post explores the rapid progress of AI over the past decade — from deep learning breakthroughs to generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion — and how innovation cycles, investment, and open-source collaboration are accelerating change. We’ll look at how quickly AI capabilities are growing, what this means for the future of wo

Explore the connection between NFL preseason spending and team performance. Do higher budgets lead to more wins, playoff appearances, or Super Bowl runs? Data reveals the truth