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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…

9/11 continues to have societal impact on United StatesSpectrum News: Peter Shulman, associate professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, said that the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 fundamentally changed the way Americans felt about their own security, from the federal government down to…

Map Reveals America’s Happiest—and Least Happy—StatesNewsweek: Anthony Jack, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, said “the social climate” is the most important driver of happiness, particularly rich and meaningful relationships. He cautioned, however, that social connection is…

Blue Books Are Back. Is That a Good Thing?The Chronicle of Higher Education: Walt Hunter, professor of English and senior associate dean for faculty academic affairs, said in-class blue-book exams help students improve their thinking and writing under time constraints. He also said replacing…

Behind on 2030 Climate Goals, States Are Cutting or Even Scrapping ThemThe New York Times: Joshua Basseches, assistant professor of public policy and environmental studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that while states aren't likely to reach emissions reductions targets set for 2030…

'The Odyssey' and the Classicsideastream: Paul Iversen, associate professor in the Department of Classics at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed why The Odyssey continues to resonate more than 2,500 years after it was written, exploring its enduring themes, its appeal to modern audiences,…

Top US Expert Says This One Question Could Help Save Someone's LifeTimes Now: Alison Athey, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, says that there is no indication that asking someone if they are thinking about suicide has a negative impact. "[I]t just opens a…

Dolly Parton defied country music's expectations for women and built a career on her own termsFox News: Susan McClary, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Sciences, said Dolly Parton entered the music industry with two strikes against her. "She performed country music—a genre disdained…

GOP’s Vivek Ramaswamy spends big, dominates TV attacks in tight race for Ohio governorThe Washington Times: Justin Buchler, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, said Vivek Ramaswamy’s biggest challenge is President Trump’s low approval rating heading into a midterm election.…

FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likelyThe Associated Press: Jonathan Steirer, Interim Director of the Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case School of Engineering, explained that high-usage customers such as data centers or universities could receive…