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International September 30, 2025

Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of the new – and the same stumbling blocks

by Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The latest U.S.-sponsored peace plan for the Middle East was unveiled at the…

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Ukraine is starting to think about memorials – a tricky task during an ongoing war

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US touts collaborative plan to tackle Mexico’s drug cartels – but initiative is met with denial and mistrust south of the border

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Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences

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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it

Map of Russia in the white, blue and red colors of the nation's flag

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This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven

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Beijing’s ‘plausible deniability’ on arms supply is quickly becoming implausible – and could soon extend to Iran

Map of Iran in the colors of the Irani flag

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Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

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Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection

International June 17, 2025

Trump–Xi call boosts Chinese president’s tough man image — and may have handed him the upper hand in future talks

by Linggong Kong, Auburn University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On June 5, U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 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 torbie domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 28, 2025

“My name is Tony, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

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

Health & Wellness October 28, 2025

A Ticking Clock: How States Are Preparing for a Last-Minute Obamacare Deal

This article by Amanda Seitz and Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz and Julie Appleby October 28, 2025 One family in Virginia Beach,…

Environment October 28, 2025

Georgia board set to raise fees at state parks

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 27, 2025 The next time you want to take in some of Georgia’s…

Science & Technology October 28, 2025

AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

by Murugan Anandarajan, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train…

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Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of the new – and the same stumbling blocks

Ukraine is starting to think about memorials – a tricky task during an ongoing war

US touts collaborative plan to tackle Mexico’s drug cartels – but initiative is met with denial and mistrust south of the border

Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences

The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it

This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven

Beijing’s ‘plausible deniability’ on arms supply is quickly becoming implausible – and could soon extend to Iran

Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities

Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection

Trump–Xi call boosts Chinese president’s tough man image — and may have handed him the upper hand in future talks