Americans are being targeted with an unprecedented number of political attack ads this election season, and research shows that these ads can leave voters feeling exhausted, angry and stressed.
How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize
Two researchers whose work has led to the AI revolution won the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. A materials physicist explains statistical mechanics, the physics field behind their discoveries.
Akron Symphony Orchestra presents ‘The Planets’ on Saturday, Oct.19

The Akron Symphony Orchestra is excited to present The Planets on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Under the baton of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, this highly anticipated performance will feature a powerful blend of works ranging from introspective to epic, showcasing the full scope of the orchestra’s […]
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Misspoke: The long and winding road to becoming a political weasel word
Politicians have long used the phrase ‘I misspoke’ when backpedaling for verbal inaccuracies or blunders. Now it’s used as a euphemistic recasting of lying as an inadvertent mistake.
So you don’t like Trump or Harris – here’s why it’s still best to vote for one of them
If you’re an unhappy voter and want other unhappy voters to hold their noses and vote for the major candidate they least dislike, think about the Golden Rule.
DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons
Moving marijuana to a less restrictive category under the Controlled Substances Act poses benefits and potential risks. But no effective medicine is free from risks.
5 kinds of American evangelicals and their voting patterns
Evangelicals are often regarded as a uniform, monolithic group − but there are differences within their politics and social engagement.
The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due
A woman with dwarfism, Judy-Lynn del Rey founded the imprint that put out fantasy hits such as ‘The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever’ and ‘The Sword of the Shannara.’
Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change
The rapidly changing social conditions in Ohio have played a significant role in the growth of extremism as some alienated white men fear that a race war is coming.
Gun violence takes deadly toll on Milwaukee County youths

Minors represent 13% of all homicide victims in Milwaukee County since 2023.
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