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More Americans are feeling better about their finances—here’s why, in 5 charts CNBC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, explained why he doesn't consider stock market performance a main indicator of improved consumer optimism.

3News Investigates: Finalist for Akron's independent police auditor has history of job performance concerns WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, weighed in on the concerns swirling around the finalist for Akron’s independent police monitor: Anthony Finnell. Benza…

Blocking inflammation may be the fix for degenerative brain diseases like ALS, CWRU study finds Cleveland.com (subscription required): Aaron Burberry, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, discussed his new research that found inflammatory molecules in the gut and brain may be…

Supreme Court to hear 2 major regulatory cases next week E&E News: Victor Flatt, professor and the Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law, weighed in on the role Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh could play in upcoming arguments on a case related to climate change.

Best installment loans for bad credit WalletHub: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, offered advice for people with bad credit looking for an installment loan. “Before doing so, they will want to make sure they will be able to meet the monthly payment…

Donald Trump declaring bankruptcy would not save him—here's why Newsweek: Eric Chaffee, the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Center for Business Law, weighed in on why bankruptcy is unlikely to save Donald Trump from having to pay the millions of…

Why older citizens are more likely to vote U.S. News & World Report: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, explained some of the factors that lead to better voter turnout among older adults, including their desire to protect and preserve…

Case Western Reserve University student to pitch invention at SXSW Spectrum News: CWRU senior Franco Kraiselburd discussed his journey from student entrepreneur to leading his company, Asclepii, to the spotlight at the prestigious SXSW Pitch competition in Austin, Texas, this spring. “He has a…

CWRU researchers find key to killing cancer may be in traps set by blood cells cleveland.com: Zhenghe “John” Wang, chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at the School of Medicine, explained research he’s leading that found when two kinds of chemotherapy drugs are used together,…

Does marijuana cause psychosis? Experts explain what to know Fox 8: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry and an adjunct professor at the School of Law, and Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, discussed cannabis-induced psychosis,…