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Food May 20, 2024

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

by Kerry E. Kaylegian, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk…

Justice May 20, 2024

Former Democratic congressman pledges support for abortion rights in Georgia Supreme Court bid

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 17, 2024 State Supreme Court races are typically below-the-radar nonpartisan contests in Georgia,…

Smyrna May 20, 2024

Smyrna Paralympian Matt Simpson Among USABA Sport Ambassadors Supported by Google

Photo of Matt Simpson courtesy of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes submitted the following press release about a partnership with Google Pixel. Smyrna’s…

Opinion May 20, 2024

Recognizing Mental Health Month by increasing access to mental healthcare

By Melanie Dallas, LPC May is Mental Health Month, an observance that obviously has special meaning for those of us in the mental health field. Indeed, at Highland Rivers Behavioral…

Opinion May 17, 2024

Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 16, 2024 In his campaign for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court,…

Environment May 16, 2024

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

by Christina Grozinger, Penn State and Harland Patch, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the…

U.S. Congress May 16, 2024

Term limits aren’t the answer

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s no denying that the current Congress has been one of the most chaotic…

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Health Care May 15, 2024

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

by Nikki Crowley, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the new Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” in U.S. theaters as of May…

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Climate May 15, 2024

Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains

by Charles O. Stanier, University of Iowa; Gregory Carmichael, University of Iowa, and Peter S. Thorne, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Dozens…

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Science and Technology May 15, 2024

‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people understand the concept of bias at some intuitive level. In society,…

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Health & Wellness May 28, 2026

In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles

This article by Annie Sciacca first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 28, 2026 James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A…

Immigration May 28, 2026

Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 27, 2026 A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising…

Education May 28, 2026

Years of tension with lawmakers led up to runoff for Superintendent Richard Woods

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 State Superintendent Richard Woods has told lawmakers multiple times that reading…

Health & Wellness May 28, 2026

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

by Danielle Friedman, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine you have heartburn. For years you’ve managed with antacids, but one day you’re struggling…

Crime & Public Safety May 28, 2026

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

by Phillip M. Carter, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a…