Articles by Norhasnima Dimacaling

Pets and Pet Adoption August 24, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a big, sweet boy in need of a loving home!”

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

Climate August 24, 2023

Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Southeast Michigan seemed…

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Labor August 24, 2023

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

by Jason Miller, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year…

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Crime August 24, 2023

Case against Georgia’s lieutenant governor for alleged 2020 fake elector scheme awaits prosecutor

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 23, 2023 A special prosecutor could soon determine if Republican Lt. Gov. Burt…

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Education August 24, 2023

Here’s what to know about new federal policies for repaying student loans

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — Following the Supreme Court’s summer ruling against 40 million…

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Health Care August 24, 2023

Doctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser August 23, 2023 Sally Nix was furious when her health insurance company refused to…

Climate and Weather August 24, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, August 24, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued a…

Climate August 23, 2023

Geoengineering sounds like a quick climate fix, but without more research and guardrails, it’s a costly gamble − with potentially harmful results

by David Kitchen, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking…

Science and Technology August 23, 2023

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye

by Kimberly Fenn, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good…

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Climate August 23, 2023

Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate

by Justin Angle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Humans have learned to fear wildfire. It can destroy communities, torch pristine forests and…

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Climate and Weather September 28, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, September 28, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 28, 2023, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Opinion September 27, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day, September 27

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Cobb County September 27, 2023

BOC considers amending noise ordinance; approves strategic plan

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners discussed amending the noise ordinances in Cobb during Tuesday’s work session. Lieutenant Pettitt of the Cobb County Police Department presented amendments…

Justice September 27, 2023

Supreme Court supermajority will clarify its constitutional revolution this year, deciding cases on guns and regulations

by Morgan Marietta, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The first Monday in October, the traditional date for the beginning of…

U.S. Congress September 27, 2023

Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here’s how physically demanding this lifesaving job is

by Brent C. Ruby, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Radios crackle with chatter from a wildfire incident command post. Up the fireline,…