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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…

Long Term Care August 23, 2023

Most US nursing homes are understaffed, potentially compromising health care for more than a million elderly residents

by Jasmine Travers, New York University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine…

Crime August 23, 2023

Cameras in the court: Why most Trump trials won’t be televised

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans will have few opportunities to binge-watch the Donald J. Trump trials. It is…

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