Articles by Norhasnima Dimacaling

Science and Technology July 13, 2023

What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains

by Janey Camp, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame…

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Health Care July 13, 2023

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending

This article by Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk July 11, 2023 POTTSTOWN, Pa. — The public…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Well, I’m ready! I’ll wait here patiently until you adopt me into a loving home”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “The name on my tag said ‘Snow White’, and I don’t know how I wound up here. Please adopt me!”

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

Climate and Weather July 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, July 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 13, 2023, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Georgia public health leader sounds alarm as report confirms spike in pregnancy-related deaths

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 12, 2023 A new and long-awaited report shows the rate of pregnancy-related deaths…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Meet the People Deciding How to Spend $50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani July 10, 2023 As more than $50 billion makes its way to state and…

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LGBTQ July 12, 2023

Anti-LGBTQ laws in the US are getting struck down for limiting free speech of drag queens and doctors

by Mark Satta, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures in the U.S. in…

International July 12, 2023

Ukraine is the hot topic at the NATO summit – the most important work is all in the details happening behind the scenes

by Tara Sonenshine, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A summit is literally the highest point on the mountain. In diplomatic terms, summits like…

Climate July 12, 2023

How climate change intensifies the water cycle, fueling extreme rainfall and flooding – the Northeast deluge was just the latest

by Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A powerful storm system that hit the U.S. Northeast on July 9 and 10, 2023,…

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