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What happens when a city changes its mind about a data center?cleveland.com: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said a recent lawsuit will test whether a city can reverse course after encouraging a project. He said Thor Equities may have a strong legal argument because developers…

Firefighter learns lesson about fireworks the hard waySpectrum News: Thomas Steinemann, professor of ophthalmology at the School of Medicine, warned that legal fireworks—especially sparklers burning above 2,000 degrees—cause many serious eye injuries, including burns and embedded debris. He urged…

Why jumping into cold water during a heat wave can put you at risk of drowningVerywell Health: Ryan Marino, associate professor of emergency medicine and psychiatry at the School of Medicine, explained how being dehydrated when you jump into the water could potentially amplify the risk of drowning,…

Case Western Reserve University campers surprised with new Nike shoes after fundraiser by local runnerWKYC-TV3: About 300 campers at Case Western Reserve University's National Youth Sports Program received a surprise gift of new Nike running shoes after a local couple raised money to buy them by…

Why We’re All So Obsessed With True Crime—and What Psychologists Say It’s Doing to Our Mental HealthReal Simple: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said true crime endures because humans use stories…

Gas stoves unhealthy for some asthma sufferers, Cleveland study suggestsCleveland Plain Dealer: Ash Sehgal, the Duncan Neuhauser Professor of Community Health Improvement at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said replacing gas stoves with electric induction stoves may…

A judge’s gag order in the Vinton County child endangerment case raises First Amendment questionsOhio Public Radio: Andrew Geronimo, director of School of Law's First Amendment Clinic, said gag orders are serious restrictions on speech that require specific judicial findings and consideration of…

Spectrum News: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law, said a recent surge in denaturalization cases follows a Department of Justice push to bring hundreds more. She notes citizenship can be revoked for fraud during naturalization, but losing citizenship…

Meet the 2026 Smart Women Award honoreesSmart Business: Christine Kush, associate dean of corporate partnership and executive engagement at Weatherhead School of Management, was honored for her leadership, emphasizing her role in advancing regional talent and leadership development.

Dietitians say these seven high-fiber snacks are the best hands downChowhound: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, explained how chia pudding is not only a high-fiber food but also contains other…