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Published October 02Tomatoes don't taste as good as they used to. The reason is in its genes
If you’ve ever anticipated that first bite of a tomato sandwich and been disappointed, there might be an explanation.
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Published October 02Macon copper thefts leaves churches vulnerable to damage, costly repairs
To a utility company, copper is the essential metal component that delivers power. To a thief, however, the thick wiring in the power box and the cooling tubes inside an air conditioner just mean fast cash. And churches are often easy targets.
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Published October 02Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'
NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups
This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,...
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Published October 02Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election...
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Published October 02Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members.
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for...
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Published October 02Proposal requiring Georgia election workers to ‘shuffle’ ballots at the polls fails to find support
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 1, 2026 A last-minute proposal that would have required poll workers to manually...
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Published October 02The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
Cobb County Courier
Published October 02Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it
by Catherine A. Sanderson, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As an undergrad student decades ago, I attended a dorm presentation describing the importance... The post Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape…
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Published October 02White nationalism’s appeal runs deeper than partisan politics
by Patrick Egan, New York University; James Bisbee, Vanderbilt University, and Joshua A. Tucker, New York University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Americans prepared...
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Published October 02US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts
by Tzachi Zach, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. government has pitched an obscure accounting rule change that has ignited...