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Sep 23, 2020

Can machines predict who will win the House and Senate?

The Economist has two new forecasting models out Wednesday morning that will attempt to do just that. Plus, what’s caused Tesla’s stock to collapse. And, how Texas is trying to make it easier for some to avoid surprise medical bills.

Of course, all forecasting models have their limits, because the data just provides a snapshot in time. — Of course, all forecasting models have their limits, because the data just provides a snapshot in time.
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For campaigns, election forecasting can provide guidance on how to spend money
by Justin Ho
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Models can be especially helpful to national parties looking at where to allocate funds.
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Tesla promised a big announcement on batteries. Now its stock is tumbling.
by David Brancaccio, Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder
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The announcement fell short of what investors were expecting.
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For some Texans, a way to avoid surprise medical bills
by Ashley Lopez
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A law passed in 2019 requires insurers and medical providers to settle payment disputes among themselves. It covers people with state-regulated plans.
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Can machines predict who will win the House and Senate?