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Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause; but it's still considered safeWKYC: Abigail Basson, professor of nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained how we need to be more aware of our sweetener intake. “If we are consuming sweeteners every single day then yes, common sense…

In the News Now: Historical context of latest Trump indictmentWKYC: Justin Buchler, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, shared historical and global context surrounding the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump. “We have never had a past president charged…

Trump backers make false claim he could face death penaltyAgence France-Presse: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said former President Donald Trump’s recent indictment makes clear that he has a First Amendment right to claim that the 2020 presidential election was…

What to do after a car accidentWalletHub: Jonathan Ernest, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said that among the most important things to do following a car accident are to stay calm, call 911 if anyone is injured and keep everyone away from oncoming traffic.…

Yellow Corp. shutters trucking terminals in Brooklyn, Richfield, Copley amid national shutdowncleveland.com (subscription required): Michael Goulder, assistant professor of operations at Weatherhead School of Management, commented on trucking company Yellow Corp.’s closing of its terminals in…

Child nicotine poisonings rise as e-cig sales surgeNBC News: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said that popular e-cigarettes lack packaging that stops kids from consuming the hazardous nicotine inside. “This isn’t something that parents see as a really big risk,” Marino…

Social and political issues are dividing congregations across the countryideastream: Justine Howe, associate professor of religious studies and the Armington Professor, discussed divisions among church congregations over social and political issues, including LGBTQ+ clergy or hosting same-sex…

Trump’s crowded legal calendar leaves judges to juggle court datesU.S. News & World Report: Kevin McMunigal, professor at the School of Law, said the indictment against former President Donald Trump for his alleged role in conspiring to commit fraud against America following his 2020 election…

'Create havoc': House GOP wants to defund the FBI. A 2024 candidate wants to shut it down. What to knowUSA Today: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, weighed in on what federal law enforcement might look like if the FBI was defunded, which some Republicans in Congress…

‘Great news for patients:’ Breathing device from UH, CWRU to help more paralyzed patients cleveland.com: Raymond Onders, professor of surgery at the School of Medicine, discussed a new breathing device, developed in partnership with University Hospitals and manufactured in Oberlin. “The new FDA…