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Environment April 11, 2024

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants

by Kathryn Crawford, Middlebury, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, found in everything from nonstick cookware…

Science and Technology April 10, 2024

Dali hit Key Bridge with the force of 66 heavy trucks at highway speed

by Amanda Bao, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The cargo ship Dali knocked down three main truss spans, constructed with connected…

A cartoon-like drawing of a house showing cracks in the room and tremor lines above ground with a cutaway showing fault lines under the earth representing an earthquake

Science and Technology April 10, 2024

What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains

by Gary Solar, Buffalo State, The State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast,…

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Health Care April 10, 2024

City-Country Mortality Gap Widens Amid Persistent Holes in Rural Health Care Access

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez April 9, 2024 In Matthew Roach’s two years as vital statistics manager…

Opinion April 10, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Political cartoon by Clay Jones

Cobb weather January 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather April 10, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with a high near 74 degrees. Tonight it is expected to have showers…

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International April 9, 2024

Rebuilding Gaza was seen as a ‘Herculean’ task before Oct. 7; six months of bombing has led to crises that will long outlive the war

by Dima Nazzal, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over a decade ago, a United Nations report described the Gaza Strip as…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 9, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet doggy in need of a home! Please adopt me”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tri-color German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 9, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “How do you like this profile? Ready to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male orange tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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