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International August 26, 2024

No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

by David Ekbladh, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The past decade and a half has seen upheaval across the globe. The 2008 financial…

Agriculture August 26, 2024

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

by Li-Jun Ma, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did you know that the bananas you eat today are not the same type as…

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Immigration August 26, 2024

Trump promises mass deportations of undocumented people. How would that work?

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — “Mass deportation now!” is a catchphrase for the Trump…

Opinion August 26, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Smyrna August 26, 2024

Whitefield Academy hosts Great Day of Service

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs provided the following related reports and photos from Whitefield Academy’s Great Day of Service: Great Day of Service Here’s the general report…

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Transportation August 26, 2024

GA gasoline prices continue to drop, falling 7 cents over the past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, the price dropped, reaching an average cost of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded….

Climate and Weather August 26, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, August 26, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, August 26, 2024, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service and the Georgia Department…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 26, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Boone, and I’m a hyperactive doggy in need of a patient family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male black/white mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 26, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Mariposa, and I’m a sweet kitty in need of a home!”

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

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Environment August 26, 2024

Poor air quality is expected in metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon

Image above created under license from Canva The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this…

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Elections November 2, 2024

With Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans’ ‘strict father’ has become the creepy uncle

by Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Tucker Carlson, the reactionary pundit fired in 2023 from Fox News, preceded…

International November 2, 2024

Foreign countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents in return for economic gain

by Rebecca Cordell, University of Pittsburgh and Kashmiri Medhi, University of Texas at Dallas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Governments, even democratic ones, are willing…

Elections November 2, 2024

Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there

by Christabel Devadoss, Middle Tennessee State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a…

Elections November 2, 2024

U.S. Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the polls close…

Health Care November 2, 2024

‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc Updated October 31, 2024 Originally Published October 31, 2024 The city of Beverly Hills…

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No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

Trump promises mass deportations of undocumented people. How would that work?

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Whitefield Academy hosts Great Day of Service

GA gasoline prices continue to drop, falling 7 cents over the past week

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, August 26, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Boone, and I’m a hyperactive doggy in need of a patient family!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Mariposa, and I’m a sweet kitty in need of a home!”

Poor air quality is expected in metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon