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Judge approves $425M Capital One settlement deal—here's how much you'll getU.S. News & World Report: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said that courts rejecting class-action settlements is a growing trend—and a judge's recent rejection of Capital One's initial $425 million…

AI focus helps CWRU land on Forbes’ ‘New Ivies’ listCrain's Cleveland Business: Case Western Reserve University was recognized for making the Forbes magazine list of "New Ivies," a compilation of 10 public and 10 private universities noted for best preparing students for the dynamic AI-driven…

Paralyzed patients could regain touch through new CWRU researchcleveland.com: Emily Graczyk, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, and Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye, the Robert & Brenda Aiken Professor of Biomedical Engineering, were featured for their clinical trial comparing brain, nerve and…

Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the scienceNPR: Elma Baron, professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, said red light therapy may modestly improve superficial skin issues, such as fine lines and acne, but emphasized its limits—effects are mild and…

Where U.S. science has been hit hardest after Trump’s first yearThe Washington Post: Michael Oakes, executive vice president for research and economic development, warned that federal research cuts are threatening the future of American science by discouraging young researchers. “My worry is…

Gut bacteria produce sugar that may trigger brain cell damageEarth: Aaron Burberry, assistant professor of pathology at the School of Medicine, noted that he found a sugar produced by certain gut bacteria may trigger immune responses that damage the brain in ALS and FTD. His research suggests gut…

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murdersCNN: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the School of Medicine and adjunct professor at the School of Law, explained that filicide—while incomprehensible—follows…

What’s next for Artificial Intelligence? Weatherhead symposium explores AI tech’s next waveFreshwater Cleveland: Andrew Medvedev, dean of Weatherhead School of Management, said he sees AI as an opportunity, not a threat, especially for Northeast Ohio's health care and manufacturing sectors. The…

Should you try tapping for anxiety?AARP Magazine: Marjorie N. Edguer, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, described tapping as "cognitive reframing"—retraining the brain to process stressful thoughts differently. She cautioned against going…

Even after 3 rideshare shootings, drivers left with few protections. Why? cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said rideshare drivers are vulnerable…