2023

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Health Care August 31, 2023

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

by Guy German, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages….

Health Care August 31, 2023

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Medicare can now negotiate lower prices for 10 common…

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Labor August 31, 2023

Labor leader Shuler touts union support as possible auto strikes loom

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 29, 2023 Support for unions is growing amid shifting working conditions and labor…

Health Care August 31, 2023

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

This article by Arthur Allen, Rachana Pradhan, and David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen and Rachana Pradhan and David Hilzenrath August 30, 2023…

Health Care August 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

This article by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead August 30, 2023 Elizabeth Amirault had never heard…

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Kennesaw August 31, 2023

Kennesaw City Council set to vote on police surveillance system

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw Police Department is requesting approval from the City Council to enter a four-year contract with Fusus, a platform which allows law enforcement to integrate and…

Kennesaw August 31, 2023

This fall is a season of transitions at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission As Kennesaw State’s football team moves from one conference and classification to another and…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Smyrna August 31, 2023

15-year-old passenger killed Saturday in collision on the East West Connector

The 15-year-old passenger was killed, and the 18-year-old driver seriously injured, in a collision on the East West Connector in Smyrna on Saturday, August 26 at around 10:18 p.m. According…

Marietta August 31, 2023

William Root House features craft beers brewed with heritage ingredients

The William Root House in Marietta is gearing up to host a unique event that combines the region’s rich history with Georgia’s thriving craft beverage industry. “Marietta Roots” is a…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 31, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Yikes! You startled me! Now you’re obligated to adopt me”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female gray domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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National March 11, 2025

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

by Charles Wise, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s first few weeks in office, a…

History March 11, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies…

Health Care March 11, 2025

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts…

Health Care March 11, 2025

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans don’t want to see Congress…

Health Care March 11, 2025

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

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2023

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

Labor leader Shuler touts union support as possible auto strikes loom

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

Kennesaw City Council set to vote on police surveillance system

This fall is a season of transitions at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

15-year-old passenger killed Saturday in collision on the East West Connector

William Root House features craft beers brewed with heritage ingredients

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Yikes! You startled me! Now you’re obligated to adopt me”