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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

Alaska sees growth in early childhood teachers after school changes

Alaska’s shortage of early childhood educators just got some help from an unlikely source: a University program that nearly lost its license but came back stronger. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s early childhood program was in trouble in 2019 when it lost important accreditation, leaving hundr

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Apr 20 2026CELEBRITIES

How a Funny Guy Changed What We Think Is Funny

Back in the ’80s, comedy was like a pizza with just cheese—everyone expected a plain slice and didn’t ask for toppings. Then Eddie Murphy walked in and started adding funny meat, extra sauce, and a side of personality. Instead of playing characters that faded into the background like cardboard cutou

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi’s Reading Revival: A Blueprint for Change

Mississippi once hovered at the bottom of national reading rankings, but a shift began in 2013 when new leadership embraced a science‑based approach to literacy. The plan moved beyond simple phonics; it involved overhauling standards, assessments, and accountability to focus on the most struggling s

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Voyager 1’s Power‑Saving Game Plan

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, a relic from the 1970s, has been sending data back from the outer reaches of our solar system for over four decades. Recently, its team decided to turn off more experiments on board in order to conserve the limited power that remains. The move came after an unexpected drop

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Apr 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crash: How a Bridge Hack Triggered a $6 Billion Aave Withdrawal Frenzy

A hack on a LayerZero bridge that lets people move rsETH tokens from one network to another went live Saturday, and the fallout was felt across DeFi. The attackers siphoned off about $291 million worth of rsETH, then used the stolen tokens to borrow money from Aave, one of the most trusted lending p

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Improving Health for People on Antipsychotic Medicines

People who take antipsychotic drugs often face weight gain, high blood sugar, and other health problems. Doctors have tried many non‑drug methods to help these patients stay healthy. A recent review looked at all the evidence about such methods, from diet plans to exercise and sleep changes. Stud

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Apr 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

LECA Trash on Portugal’s Coast: A Hidden Problem

A new study shows that lightweight expanded clay aggregates, a common building material, are flooding Portugal’s beaches. Researchers walked along 50‑meter stretches of shore at eight different spots around Aveiro, from open ocean dunes to sheltered lagoon edges and a busy port channel. At eve

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Spotlight on Chromatin: New Tools for Mapping Protein Connections

Scientists have long struggled to see which proteins and RNA strands mingle inside the tight folds of DNA. A new class of “proximity labeling” methods helps researchers spot these interactions right in living cells, giving both a map of where things are and when they happen. The core idea is simp

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Apr 19 2026OPINION

Maine’s Future: Turning AI Into a Job‑Boosting Tool

The buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) keeps growing, with some experts warning that machines could replace millions of workers across the United States. While fears are real, other voices argue that new tech will also create fresh roles requiring different skills. The question for Maine is ho

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Veterans’ Hidden Struggles: Spotting Unseen Self‑Harm in Health Records

Health records often miss signs of self‑harm, especially among veterans. Because doctors only flag clear cases, the data lacks true “negative” examples. This gap makes it hard to estimate how many people are at risk. Researchers used a special method called Positive and Unlabeled learning.

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