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Cleveland team tackles 'high risk' domestic violence cases to improve safety, reduce deaths The Plain Dealer: A new program implemented by police officers in two city districts aims to reduce domestic violence deaths by assessing potential danger when responding to calls. Researchers at Case…

Trump’s threat to sue ex-aide rings hollow to legal experts Bloomberg: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, weighed in on the challenges President Donald Trump could encounter if he opts to take legal action against…

Richmond Heights candy store owner finds sweet success despite unique barriers to women WKSU: When betting on whether a man or woman will more effectively complete the same task, people often are biased against women, according to research by Roman Sheremeta, assistant professor of economics. He…

The 5 most wondrous medical breakthroughs this year The Daily Beast: After a team of biomedical engineering researchers led by Professor Bob Kirsch helped a man with quadriplegia move again using brain-computer interface with recording electrodes and a functional electrical stimulation system,…

Tax cuts might create jobs. But where are the workers? CNN: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, explained how employers could fill jobs by raising wages. “Employers really aren't trying that hard. If you really want to fill a position, you would raise the wage,” she said.…

The GOP tax overhaul is already generating economic gains—for accountants ideastream: After President Donald Trump signed the tax bill into law, Leon Blazey, professor of accountancy, weighed in on how the changes have impacted those who prepare taxes.

Lawyers for tent city owner request complaints from city; move forward on fate of homeless camp Akron Beacon Journal: Avidan Cover, professor of law and director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy, and Becky Sremack (LAW '14) will represent Second Chance Village, a tent city for…

Neurotechnology, Elon Musk and the goal of human enhancement The Guardian: Pedram Mohseni, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, discussed potential applications for brain-computer interfaces, including Elon Musk’s goal of improving cognitive enhancement through this technology.

New tobacco cessation lab aims to blend psychology with medication to curb smoking ideastream: Monica Webb Hooper, director of the Office of Cancer Disparities Research at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained how the new lab she will lead will take a psychological approach to tobacco…

The US may be in for a tough flu season: four questions answered The Conversation: Irena Kenneley, associate professor of nursing, answered common questions about the flu. She touched on when flu season occurs, predictions made that this year will be a particularly bad year, the effectiveness of…