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Health & Wellness August 11, 2025

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

by Lee Rafuse Haines, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening,…

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Government & Politics August 11, 2025

Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them

by Debbie Felton, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the…

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Government & Politics August 11, 2025

3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The gerrymandering drama in Texas – and beyond – has continued to unfold after…

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new business August 10, 2025

Check out the 65 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 8

Here are the 65 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 8, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Sports August 8, 2025

Truist Park Is The Perfect Spot For A Woman To Make History As An MLB Umpire

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Few sports stories are cracking the national headlines like the Saturday debut of Jen Pawol to be an umpire for…

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Health & Wellness August 8, 2025

Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

by Anand Kumar, University of Illinois Chicago and Jalees Rehman, University of Illinois Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two centuries, vaccines…

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Crime & Public Safety August 7, 2025

Cobb County Emergency 911 upgrades technology to the NG911 standard

Cobb County announced on its website that its Department of Emergency Communications has launched upgrades in its technology to the NG911 standard. According to the news release: With these upgrades,…

Health & Wellness August 7, 2025

Congress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals

This article by Tony Leys first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Tony Leys August 6, 2025 WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received…

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Environment August 7, 2025

Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion

by Gavin D. Madakumbura, University of California, Los Angeles and Alex Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fire season is…

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Science & Technology August 6, 2025

AI will soon be able to audit all published research – what will that mean for public trust in science?

by Alexander Kaurov, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Self-correction is fundamental to…

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Health & Wellness March 19, 2026

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care…

Transportation March 19, 2026

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives in a surprise move passed a…

International March 19, 2026

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across…

Science & Technology March 19, 2026

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

by David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Four minutes is too long.” That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me…