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Stop 'good' vs 'bad' snap judgments and watch world become more interesting
(THE CONVERSATION) How many times have you used the words "good" or "bad" today?
From checking your weather app to monitoring the progress you've made on your to-do list, to scrolling through social media, opportunities to make snap evaluations abound. And the more you sort things into these categories, the m ... (full story)
Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump's missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump's idea of a "Golden Dome" missile defense system carries a range of potential strategic dangers for the United States.
Golden Dome is meant to protect the U.S. from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, and missiles launched from space. Trump has called for the missile def ... (full story)
Family, colleagues remember Legal News reporter Richard Weiner
A celebration of life will be held on July 19 in Kent for Akron Legal News reporter Richard Lee Weiner.
Weiner, who was a regular contributor to the Legal News for approximately 20 years, including writing a weekly column called “Technology for Lawyers,” passed away unexpectedly at his Kent home on April 5. He was 7 ... (full story)
Trump's justifications for the latest travel ban aren't supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
(THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration on June 4, 2025, announced travel restrictions targeting 19 countries in Africa and Asia, including many of the world's poorest nations. All travel is banned from 12 of these countries, with partial restrictions on travel from the rest.
The presidential proclamation, entitled "Res ... (full story)
Bill would incorporate housing initiatives into state DOD
A pair of central Ohio lawmakers seeks to alleviate the state’s housing needs by incorporating efforts to plan and maintain adequate housing stock into the mission of the state Department of Development.
Senate Bill 145 would even change the name of the cabinet subdivision to the Department of Housing and Development, acco ... (full story)