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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.
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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.
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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.  
Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren't keeping up
TeacherCertification.com explored how salaries aren't keeping up even as more teachers earn post-baccalaureate degrees, citing National Center for Education Statistics data.   
What the Hollywood strikes tell us about the state of unions in the US
Stacker analyzed NLRB data from the past two decades to measure how high-profile labor actions are shifting the power balance in the workplace.
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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.  
Landmark Supreme Court cases and Chief Justices of the time
Stacker used information from the law project Oyez, Justia's U.S. Supreme Court Center, and news reports on Supreme Court decisions to develop a list of landmark Supreme Court cases.
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