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From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic experts and edited by a team of journalists.

5 NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023

A new fantasy football season is on the horizon. To get you ready, OddsSeeker has compiled a list of five NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023.

Most lopsided season openers in NFL history

The Game Day compiled a ranking of the 10 most lopsided season openers in NFL history using data from Pro Football Reference.

27 states where online gambling is legal

OddsSeeker researched 27 states where online gambling is legal, using news reports and government resources from across the internet.

A timeline of the Gulf War

Using an array of news and archival sources, Stacker constructed a complete timeline of the Gulf War, identifying relevant events during the conflict.

10 best NFL teams against the spread in the past decade

Each year, the NFL showcases its entertainment value with competitive games between its 32 teams. ATS.io ranked the 10 best NFL teams against the spread in the past decade using Pro-Football-Reference.com.

A timeline of the Civil War

Over 150 years later, the Civil War continues to fascinate readers with a taste for historic minutiae. Stacker compiled a timeline of the war using various historical and academic sources.

Voter ID laws are disenfranchising transgender and nonbinary people as anti-trans legislation reaches record levels

Stacker talked to experts and sifted through data to see how voter ID laws disenfranchise transgender voters.

Filipino Americans were invisibilized in American society—now, they're reclaiming their space and identity

Stacker explored the reasons why Filipino Americans continue to be less visible in American society and how that may be changing.

Cyberattacks on local governments are on the rise, highlighting a need for enhanced security

What would a cyberattack on your local government look like? Drata analyzed threat trends to break down the growing issue.

How cognitive behavioral treatment works to treat teenage substance abuse

Sandstone Care examined how encouraging teens to change their thoughts and behaviors can help them overcome substance abuse.

From parchment to pixels: A brief history of medical records

Using research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, DocBuddy documented five major shifts in the history of medical records.

What drives voters? The years with the biggest spikes in voter registration

Stacker examined U.S. Census data to find which states had the lowest share of registered voters in the 2022 midterm elections and how registration changes depending on who's on the ballot.

Most common causes of workplace stress

Wysa used Zippia Research data to review common causes of workplace stress and how workers and companies can manage them.

The US offers more organ-donor surgeries than ever, but more work is needed to improve organ transplants

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to review Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data and better illustrate the gap between the number of available organs for transplants and the patients waiting for lifesaving surgeries.

15% of youth in the US were treated for mental health disorders in 2021

Sandstone Care examined how youth are receiving treatment for mental health using data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What are the 6 types of driving automation?

CheapInsurance.com compiled info from engineering organization SAE International to break down the complexities of autonomous vehicle technology.

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  Foothold Technology used data from the Kaiser Family Foundation to look at the possible impact on 10 states that decided to not expand …
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  (Family Features) This year, you can make Halloween more than just a festive holiday by making a difference for children worldwide through …
- Most expensive October weather disasters of the last 40 years
  
  Stacker used data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to break down the costliest October weather disasters since …
- Out-of-this-World Inventions Close at Hand
  
  (NAPSI)—Chances are, you’re not among the roughly 600 people who’ve been into outer space—but you can still learn about some of the …
- Gaming, betting, and the mind: the psychology behind online casinos
  
  The Game Day Casino dug into the psychological effects of online casinos, drawing from studies and experts.
- Give a Personalized Gift Like No Other
  
  (Family Features) Now you can take personalized gifts to a new level in celebration of special moments like birthdays, holidays, …

History of affirmative action in higher education

Best Universities outlined a timeline of affirmative action in higher education, compiling historic court dockets, executive orders and news reports.