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When he was 18, Akron native Adam Huber was incarcerated in connection with several theft-related incidents.
“I was young and I did not learn much from that experience,” said Huber, who turns 31 on July 16.
Still when Huber was released, he embarked on a positive path. He got involved in the construction industr ... (full story)
Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
(THE CONVERSATION) It's hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to 30 years, solar panels wear out. Over the years, heating and cooling cycles stress the materials. Small cracks develop, precipitation corrodes the frame and layers of materials can start to peel apart.
In 2023, about 90% of old ... (full story)
Trump's 'big' bill gives millions of taxpayers a new charitable tax break, but whether it will help nonprofits is unclear
(THE CONVERSATION) The multitrillion-dollar bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will change how the U.S. tax code treats charitable donations. It also has several tax provisions that affect some colleges, universities and other nonprofits. The Conversation U.S. asked Daniel Hungerman, an economist who s ... (full story)
Jimmy Swaggart's rise and fall shaped landscape of American televangelism
(THE CONVERSATION) Jimmy Swaggart, one of the most popular and enduring of the 1980s televangelists, died on July 1, 2025, but his legacy lives.
Along with Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, he drew an audience in the millions, amassed a personal fortune and introduced a new generation of Americans to a potent mix of religion and ... (full story)
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
(THE CONVERSATION) As the summer's sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise.
But in parts of North America, pleasant weather often aligns with wildfire season. As summers get drier, both the frequency and the intensity of wildfires have grown, producing more polluting smoke.
A fire's smoke can spread across ... (full story)