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Health Care November 29, 2024

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less

by Grace McCormack, University of Southern California and Erin Duffy, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Medicare Advantage – the commercial alternative…

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Elections November 18, 2024

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] According to The New York Times, “… a newly triumphant Republican president” is “once again…

Health Care November 18, 2024

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen Updated November 14, 2024 Originally Published November 14, 2024 Many scientists at the federal…

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Economy November 17, 2024

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

by Jim Franklin, Western Governors University School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy,…

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Marietta November 16, 2024

Unleash your inner Clark Griswold with Marietta’s Christmas lights contest

Have you ever had an overpowering urge to compete with Clark Griswold of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation fame and create a Christmas light display with such wattage that it’s visible…

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Science and Technology November 13, 2024

I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

by Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and…

Economy November 6, 2024

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

by David Arditi, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Signing up for a subscription to a streaming service or newspaper has…

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Cobb County November 4, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a veteran’s expo

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two events: the Atlanta Latino and South Cobb Lions Club’s litter cleanup on WIndy Hill Road and Sweetwater Mission’s work…

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Marietta November 3, 2024

Marietta History Center hosts “Vintage Toys & Modern Cheer” exhibit

The Marietta History Center is hosting a delightful “Vintage Toys & Modern Cheer” exhibit from now through January 4, 2025. This exhibit showcases an enchanting variety of toys, blending classic…

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Elections November 2, 2024

Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there

by Christabel Devadoss, Middle Tennessee State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a…

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Politics December 5, 2024

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