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Energy November 23, 2023

The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

by Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Edith Cowan University and Waqas Uzair, Edith Cowan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hop in the car to get…

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Health Care November 23, 2023

Out for Blood? For Routine Lab Work, the Hospital Billed Her $2,400

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan November 21, 2023 Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed…

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Elections November 22, 2023

Who can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court

by Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal appeals court in Arkansas ruled on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, that…

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Science and Technology November 22, 2023

Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The turmoil at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, bookended by the board of directors firing high-profile CEO…

U.S. Congress November 22, 2023

Why George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains

by Michael Blake, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report…

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Georgia November 22, 2023

Balance of state’s political power on the table when lawmakers gather for special session next week

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 22, 2023 When state lawmakers meet next week to redraw Georgia’s political maps,…

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Aging November 22, 2023

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

This article by Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia first appeared in KFF Health News and in the New York Times, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News and JoNel…

Science and Technology November 21, 2023

Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness

by Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks…

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Health Care November 21, 2023

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

by Kimberly Baker, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No…

Travel November 21, 2023

Airlines are frustrating travelers by changing frequent flyer program rules – here’s why they keep doing it

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University and H. Sami Karaca, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the U.S. holiday travel season picks up,…

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