Jessica Taylor Price

37 sick from E. coli but true number likely higher, Northeastern experts say

A new spike in E. coli cases in the Midwest has no known cause as of yet. Here's how public health officials will figure it out.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 19, 2022

A woman's Facebook messages were used in an abortion case. Here's why that's not surprising

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, activists speculated that personal data would be used to prosecute abortions. But experts say that this has always been a risk.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 18, 2022

Little League World Series is must-see TV, but is spotlight too bright for young players?

Each year, the baseball tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, gets more media attention with games broadcast nationally on ESPN and highlights going viral on social media. Is this pushing child athletes too far?

by Jessica Taylor Price August 17, 2022

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Trump's documents are way more than just evidence. They are property of the people

The former president allegedly took documents from the White House. In doing so, he may have violated the Presidential Records Act of 1978, as well as his obligation to preserve U.S. history.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 11, 2022

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How TikTok made reading fun again

They may seem like strange bedfellows, but TikTok — thanks to the power of #BookTok — is helping books get in vogue for Generation Z.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 8, 2022

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Northeastern students help Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs succeed together

In the seven-week Bridging Conflicts course, students act as consultants for real startups, and take steps toward a real social impact.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 5, 2022

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The death toll in the Kentucky floods is climbing. Could this have been prevented?

Kentucky's disastrous flooding illuminates the increased risk of extreme weather conditions due to climate change, and what we're doing—and not doing—to prepare, Northeastern experts say.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 3, 2022

Does Taylor Swift deserve criticism over her private jet habits?

A small number of companies produce most of the carbon gas emissions that contribute to climate change. But experts say it's a mistake to assume that our flying habits—and those of the rich and famous—don't matter.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 2, 2022

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PACT Act delay part of 'long history' of failure to care for America's veterans, experts say

Supporters were surprised when a bill that would expand coverage for veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits failed in the Senate Thursday. But experts say this is actually part of a pattern.

by Jessica Taylor Price July 29, 2022

Meet Sarge, Northeastern's newest community dog

The 1-year-old American labrador retriever roams the Boston campus, determined to meet everybody—and smell everything.

by Jessica Taylor Price July 28, 2022

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