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From $6 eggs to $50,000 cars, these charts show how inflation has defined the past 5 yearsMarketWatch: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, examined how five years of inflation have reshaped consumer spending, with higher prices for essentials…

8 Things Parents Worry Will Spoil Kids That Experts Say Actually Won’tParents Magazine: Sarah Cain Spannagel, clinical instructor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, said parents generally don’t “spoil” kids by meeting developmental needs. Warmth, responsiveness, and flexibility…

Why Do People Regain Weight After Stopping GLP-1s Like Ozempic? Researchers Think They’ve Solved the MysteryInc.: Atul Chopra, associate professor at the CWRU School of Medicine, discussed a new study identifying a lasting biological pathway that may keep appetite elevated after weight loss and…

Andrew and Tristan Tate’s New UK Rape Charges Detailed in Court FilingsNewsweek: Maya Simek, clinical law professor and the director of the Human Trafficking Law Clinic at the School of Law, discussed the case of the Andrew and Tristan Tate. Simek said human trafficking prosecutions are among the…

What a gas tax pause could mean for OhioSpectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, noted that Ohio’s gas tax raises about $2.7 billion annually for roads and bridges. He said gas prices reflect global supply and demand, and warned that…

From pandemic to purpose: How a high school senior is helping Cleveland teens build connectionsSignal Cleveland: Eileen Anderson, the Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor at the School of Medicine, said that weak ties help adolescents expand social networks and practice interacting with unfamiliar…

The Best High-Protein Carbs to Add to Your Grocery List, According to DietitiansGood Housekeeping: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the CWRU Department of Nutrition, said lentils are an affordable, nutritious plant-based option rich in iron, folate, and magnesium. She also…

Five tips to help keep students safe as they head back to schoolCleveland Plain Dealer: Stephen Sroka, adjunct professor in the School of Medicine, opined that school safety efforts should prioritize relationships, mental-health support and school culture over physical security measures. He offered…

The Strange Reason You May Suddenly Feel DizzyTIME Magazine: Cameron Wick, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained that repositioning maneuvers move dislodged inner-ear crystals back where they belong, relieving BPPV symptoms. He recommends repeating the maneuvers once or twice…

Civil rights attorney Fred Gray returns to Case Western Reserve 75 years after starting law schoolWKYC: Fred Gray (LAW ’54, HON ’92) returned to Case Western Reserve 75 years after beginning law school there. The civil rights attorney reflected on his career challenging segregation and urged…