Fast population growth has left more people in flood-prone areas of Gulf Coast communities, including Houston and New Orleans. Often, those residents at most risk are the most socially vulnerable.
With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West
On Sept. 6, 2024, the US announced fresh export controls on quantum and microchip goods. Taiwan has long worked to slow China’s AI progress, while not damaging its own lucrative market.
Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash
Students are less likely to identify as nonbinary in states with anti-trans policies.
Trump’s tax cuts led to a $20B reduction in charitable giving within a year
The charitable deduction vanished for the 30 million taxpayers who stopped itemizing in 2018, the year the tax changes took effect.
Funny reviews help engage consumers, fueling impulse buys − to a point, study shows
There has been quite a bit of research on online product reviews that try to sway consumer sentiment, but new research looks at reviews that are instead a form of entertainment.
‘Difficult’ children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents
The quality of a child’s attachments to caregivers influences healthy development. And most kids with difficult temperaments do form secure attachments with their parents.
22nd Annual FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay set for Sept. 27-28

The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay is excited to welcome participants to its 22nd annual event on Sept. 27-28, 2024. This year promises to be unforgettable, with new features and cherished traditions designed to celebrate every finisher’s achievements. Marathon weekend is one of Akron’s beloved traditions, and race organizers invite the entire community […]
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Milwaukee weighs in on how to decrease youth violence

In response to what he described as increased brazenness among teens using firearms to steal property and commit other violent crimes, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman has called on parents and others in the community to intervene.
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Wisconsin dairy industry fights back as towns seek to curb CAFO growth

As Wisconsin dairy farms get bigger and municipal and state governments impose new restrictions in response, the dairy industry is increasingly fighting back through the court system.
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Many of Wyoming’s self-styled ‘conservatives’ are actually populists


Wyoming’s political newcomers have more in common with populist movements than they do with classic conservatism, argues columnist Amy Edmonds.
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