Economy Dec 31 Analysis: How will inflation, interest rates and the U.S. consumer fare in 2025? Two finance scholars share key questions and risks they’re watching as we ring in the new year. By D. Brian Blank, Brandy Hadley, The Conversation
Health Dec 16 How to support grieving loved ones at the holidays Holidays and special occasions can amplify the pain, leaving those grieving feeling isolated and overwhelmed. By J. Kim Penberthy, The Conversation
Nation Oct 09 When hurricanes hit, flooded industrial sites and chemical releases are a silent, toxic threat Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants are in Hurricane Milton’s path as it heads toward Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded communities across the Southeast. By James R. Elliott, Dominic Boyer, Phylicia Lee Brown, The Conversation
Health Oct 02 In mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene, these health risks are rising Contaminated water is one of the leading health risks, but residents also face harm to mental health, stress that exacerbates chronic diseases and several other threats. By Jennifer Horney, The Conversation
Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies By Catherine Baker, The Conversation These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. Continue reading
Jul 09 Digging in the sand can be deadly. No, really By Stephen P. Leatherman, The Conversation Research suggests more people die from sand burial suffocation than from shark attacks. Here's why. Continue reading
May 24 What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor By Jules Epstein, The Conversation For both prosecutors and defense attorneys, the closing arguments serve to tell the jury why the evidence is believable or not, why and how the facts are linked or not and, most importantly, why their decision to either acquit or… Continue reading
May 23 Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the penny debate By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation Should the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years. Many people argue for keeping coins on economic-fairness grounds. Others call for eliminating them because the government loses money minting low-value coins. Continue reading
May 11 Did a tapeworm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain? By Adam Taylor, The Conversation Kennedy had been suffering from cognitive difficulties. Doctors initially suspected that he had a brain tumour, but it turned out to be a parasite infection – specifically, a pork tapeworm larva lodged in his brain. Continue reading