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Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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Food Safety November 22, 2024

72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled for possible listeria contamination

Due to possible listeria contamination, South Carolina-based Yu Shang Food recalled approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, which were shipped nationwide. [Editor’s note: as a result of…

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Justice November 21, 2024

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

Cobb Chief Magistrate Brendan Murphy announced the appointment of three magistrate judges to the bench. Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson were appointed and Murphy re-appointed Judge Jennifer Inmon to serve…

Product recalls November 21, 2024

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated…

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Environment November 20, 2024

Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

by Zdravka Tzankova, Vanderbilt University; Carol Ziegler, Vanderbilt University, and James Muchira, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Under pressure from customers and investors,…

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Art and Culture November 20, 2024

An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet

by Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored…

Health Care November 20, 2024

Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér November 19, 2024 Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee…

Science and Technology November 19, 2024

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

by Mark Boslough, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for…

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