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Economy April 11, 2023

I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here’s what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do so

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About two-thirds of all U.S. residents who file federal income taxes typically get a…

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Justice April 10, 2023

Kids at work: States try to ease child labor laws at behest of industry

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in 11 states have either passed or introduced…

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Health Care April 10, 2023

No-Cost Preventive Services Are Now in Jeopardy. Here’s What You Need to Know.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News April 7, 2023 When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional…

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Science and Technology April 10, 2023

Don’t bet with ChatGPT – study shows language AIs often make irrational decisions

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The past few years have seen an explosion of progress in large language…

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Mableton April 9, 2023

The runoff candidates for Mableton mayor and city council present their plans at the ACT/MIC forum

Early voting starts this Monday for the runoffs for the inaugural mayor and city council team that will guide the brand new City of Mableton in its formative years, and…

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Politics April 8, 2023

Your political rivals aren’t as bad as you think – here’s how misunderstandings amplify hostility

by Daniel F. Stone, Bowdoin College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew raised eyebrows when she suggested on Presidents Day…

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Science and Technology April 7, 2023

Meet the next four people headed to the Moon – how the diverse crew of Artemis II shows NASA’s plan for the future of space exploration

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On April 3, 2023, NASA announced the four astronauts who will make up the…

Health Care April 7, 2023

Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections

by Arif R. Sarwari, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted…

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Journalism April 7, 2023

Student reporters fill crucial gap in state government coverage

by Richard Watts, University of Vermont, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The local news business is in crisis. The nation is currently losing two community…

Transportation April 7, 2023

Road work and lane closure Information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, April 8 to Friday, April 14, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, April 8 to Friday, April…

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