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Government & Politics May 19, 2025

Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it’s giving away what remains to Trump

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Republicans in Congress have been making behind-the-scenes efforts to pass major domestic legislation via…

Equity & Justice May 19, 2025

Birthright citizenship case at Supreme Court reveals deeper questions about judicial authority to halt unlawful policies

by Cassandra Burke Robertson, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When one judge blocks a president’s policies nationwide, alarm bells ring. Should…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness May 19, 2025

Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts

by Angshuman K. Kashyap, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In today’s digital world, people routinely turn to the internet for health or…

Government & Politics May 19, 2025

Cultivating obedience: Using the Justice Department to attack former officials consolidates power and deters dissent

by Joe Wright, Penn State and Erica Frantz, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During President Donald Trump’s first three months in office,…

Cobb weather December 9: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather & Environment May 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 18, 2025, with a high near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health Care May 18, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 9 to May 15

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather May 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, May 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 16, 2025, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A black American pit bull terrier with a yellow scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2025

“My name is Bambi, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2025

“My name is Chaplin, and I’m a cat in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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