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Climate and Weather October 26, 2024

Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way

by Carson MacPherson-Krutsky, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of thousands of people…

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Public Safety October 8, 2024

Cobb Chamber Honors Top Public Safety Personnel at Annual Luncheon

The Cobb Chamber held its annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon at the Coca-Cola Roxy, marking the start of Public Safety Appreciation Week, a community event honoring the dedication of Cobb…

Critical Thinking October 7, 2024

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing

by H. Colleen Sinclair, Louisiana State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There has been a lot of research on the types of people who…

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Immigration August 26, 2024

Trump promises mass deportations of undocumented people. How would that work?

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — “Mass deportation now!” is a catchphrase for the Trump…

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Crime August 24, 2024

Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’

by Dr. David P. Weber, Salisbury University and Jake Bernstein, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke,…

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Health Care August 3, 2024

ADHD brains present unique challenges, but the condition is highly treatable − a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science

by Kate Harrington, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “My brain has way too many tabs open.” “Why can’t I complete tasks?” “Why…

Aging July 8, 2024

Elder fraud has reached epidemic proportions – a geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans age 60 and older lost more than US$3 billion to scammers in 2023,…

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Aging July 5, 2024

Lack of Affordability Tops Older Americans’ List of Health Care Worries

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham July 3, 2024 What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes…

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Elections June 26, 2024

Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official

by Matt Vasilogambros, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This story contains profanities and racist slurs. When Milton Kidd…

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Health Care June 24, 2024

Experts: US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Hurt Patient Care at Ascension

This article by Rachana Pradhan and Kate Wells, Michigan Public, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan and Kate Wells, Michigan Public June 20, 2024 In…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 17, 2025

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