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Curious Kids December 17, 2024

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

by Kelly Griendling, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

Justice December 17, 2024

‘Administrative law’ sounds dry but likely will be key to success or failure of Trump’s plans for government reform

by Sidney Shapiro, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s a lot of speculation about what Donald Trump’s second term in the White…

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Health Care December 17, 2024

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without…

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Georgia December 17, 2024

Fantasy sports company expands presence in Georgia as Senate lawmakers punt on gaming expansion

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 16, 2024 The expansion of a fantasy sports headquarters in midtown Atlanta was…

Health Care December 17, 2024

Helicopters Rescued Patients in ‘Apocalyptic’ Flood. Other Hospitals Are at Risk, Too.

This article by Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker December 16, 2024 ERWIN, Tenn. —…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2024

“My name is Tito, and don’t I strike a dignified pose?”

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

A black/white labrador retriever with a colorful scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2024

“My name is Bruno. I’m a happy Lab who needs a loving home”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Climate and Weather December 17, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Immigration December 16, 2024

Trump wants to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants – but the 18th-century law has been invoked only during times of war

by Daniel Tichenor, University of Oregon, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President-elect Donald Trump often said during the 2024 presidential campaign that he plans to…

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Medicine December 16, 2024

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient

by Brody H. Foy, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances…

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