Search Results for history

Lending October 22, 2022

‘Predatory’ loans to buy pets can have 189% interest rate, despite state laws

by Clark Kauffman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 19, 2022 An Iowa couple who unwittingly purchased a seriously ill dog through a…

Holidays October 22, 2022

With Halloween approaching the October Cobb Library virtual Graphic Novel Book Club goes ghostly and retro with a collection from EC’s Vault of Horror

This Monday, October 24, the Cobb Public Library‘s virtual Graphic Novel Book Club will get into the Halloween spirit by discussing selections from the pioneering horror comic, EC’s Vault of…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care October 21, 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Biden Hits the Road to Sell Democrats’ Record

What the Health? with Julie Rovner is produced by Kaiser Health News October 20, 2022 Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

2022 Elections October 21, 2022

Could Abrams ride Georgia’s record midterm early-vote surge to outperform the polls?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 21, 2022 Turnout in the first three days of in-person early voting approached presidential…

Science and Technology October 21, 2022

Humans are 8% virus – how the ancient viral DNA in your genome plays a role in human disease and development

by Aidan Burn, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Remnants of ancient viral pandemics in the form of viral DNA sequences embedded in our…

Race and Ethnicity October 21, 2022

Not all Asian Americans vote Democratic – and the political leanings of different Asian ethnic groups vary

by Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University and Steven Webster, Indiana University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Asian Americans voted in record numbers in the presidential elections…

International October 20, 2022

UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in tatters

by Garret Martin, American University School of International Service [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.K. government is in tatters after Prime Minister Liz Truss…

In a recent campaign video, Marjorie Taylor Greene grabbed a rifle and climbed aboard a waiting helicopter, where she tracked down and shot a fleeing hog. Video screenshot

Opinion October 20, 2022

Bookman: Top Republicans embrace Marjorie Taylor Greene’s violent rhetoric

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This opinion first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 20, 2022 In a recent campaign video, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican…

Old photo of the intererior of the U.S. House

Politics October 20, 2022

Why the US House of Representatives has 435 seats – and how that could change

by Steven L. Taylor, Troy University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the population of the U.S. has grown over the past century, the House…

Painting of Empress Mathilda holding crucifix

History October 19, 2022

HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

by David Routt, University of Richmond [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In three decades of teaching medieval European history, I’ve noticed my students are especially…

« 1 … 161 162 163 164 165 … 220 »

Housing March 18, 2026