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Akron says state law prevents national search for police chief, but does it? WEWS: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, weighed in on the City of Akron’s search for a new police chief, explaining the city can make an external hire if there is a special need.

No, Cedar Fair shareholders can't stop the merger with Six Flags from happening: VERIFY WKYC: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law, noted there are many ways to structure a merger, and that the structure chosen in the proposed Cedar Fair merger prevents a shareholder vote from upending the…

The April 2024 total solar eclipse has been expected. How did people react in earlier times? ideastream: Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed myths surrounding eclipses, including the story of Rahu, a Hindu celestial deity…

Dysfunction in Congress putting the brakes on Ohio lawmakers' attempts at improving rail safety WEWS: Victor Flatt, the Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law and associate director of the Burke Center for Environmental Law, weighed in on legislation proposed in the wake of the toxic train…

Experts alarmed over AI in military as Gaza turns into “testing ground” for US-made war robots Salon: Jessica Wolfendale, professor of philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed the numerous risks of defense contractors developing new “killer” robots. “Once you have some…

Will mortgage interest rates drop after the Fed's March meeting? Here's what experts predict CBS News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, shared his insights on mortgage interest rates and whether he expects the Federal Reserve will keep rates…

Why one Ohio congressional race is getting national attention ahead of March 19 primary Cincinnati Enquirer: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, explained how a congressional race in the 9th district illustrates the problems Republicans…

Joint pain + rash may be early warning signs of psoriatic arthritis—here’s what can help Yahoo Life: Marina Magrey, professor at the School of Medicine, described how, like other types of arthritis, psoriatic arthritis causes the joints to become “stiff, painful, swollen and tender with a…

CWRU researchers announce new, noninvasive test for oral cancer U.S. News & World Report: Aaron Weinberg, chair and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed his study that found a new test for oral cancer.

Akron still searching for new police chief Spectrum News: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, explained how Ohio law outlines the process for hiring police chiefs in the state, and how that has hampered the City of Akron’s efforts to fill a vacancy.