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Real Estate December 5, 2025

The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

by Ivis García, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two…

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Government & Politics December 4, 2025

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

by Emilee Rader, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you use a mobile phone with location services turned on, it is likely…

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Cobb County November 23, 2025

Cobb BOC passes controversial stormwater fee

By Mark Woolsey Thursday night, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed a new stormwater fee that had been pulled from consideration last year after public outcry. County officials recently…

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Business & Economy November 20, 2025

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

by Cameron Shackell, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip…

Cobb County School District November 14, 2025

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

By Rebecca Gaunt During the afternoon work session, Cobb County Board of Education Chair David Chastain drew rebukes from the Democratic members of the board when he delivered what he…

Government & Politics November 13, 2025

Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

by Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa, and Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 12, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

Business & Economy November 12, 2025

The ‘supercenter’ effect: How massive, one-stop retailers fuel overconsumption − and waste

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

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Government & Politics November 5, 2025

Democrats flip two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 4, 2025 Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson have delivered an upset in…

International October 30, 2025

US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping on Oct. 30, 2025, he won’t just be…

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International January 8, 2026

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

by Joseph J. Gonzalez, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Footage of a handcuffed Nicolás Maduro being escorted to a Brooklyn detention center…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 8, 2026

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