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A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology December 18, 2025

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care

by Carlos Gershenson, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the past decade, AI’s success has led to uncurbed…

Energy December 18, 2025

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

by Barbara Kates-Garnick, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Everyone – politicians and the public – is talking about energy costs. In particular, they’re…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics December 18, 2025

Karoline Leavitt’s White House briefing doublethink is straight out of Orwell’s ‘1984’

by Laura Beers, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During a press conference on Dec. 11, 2025, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier with a pink scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption December 18, 2025

“My name is Ginger. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 18, 2025

“My name is Storm, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

Cobb weather February 5: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, December 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a high near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

Opinion December 17, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

A black/white Siberian husky with a pink leash, standing on a table

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2025

“My name is Spruce, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

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

A brown tabby kitten snuggled on a cloth, looking scared

Pets and Pet Adoption December 17, 2025

“I’m a kitty in need of a permanent loving home!”

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

An old fashioned clapperboard used to start a scene in a movie, and an old-fashioned reel to reel movie camera. Also the word "Cinema"

Arts & Culture, Movies December 17, 2025

In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity

by Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rob Reiner, the celebrated Hollywood director whose diverse filmography was loved by a broad…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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