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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

How AI is helping Birmingham students learn about history and improve writing skills

Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

New Rules Could Shut Down Most Art Schools

A new rule from the federal government could force nearly half of all graduate art programs like painting, music, and theater to close. Schools would lose access to student loans if their graduates earn less than typical young workers with just a bachelor’s degree. These programs have four years to

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

School workers face tough choices as budget cuts loom in Maryland district

Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Plano scores big with Dallas Stars arena plan

The Dallas Stars hockey team is switching up their game plan by eyeing a new home in Plano, Texas. Instead of staying downtown, the team wants to build a massive entertainment hub near The Shops at Willow Bend, a spot already popular for shopping and dining. The project could cost around $1 billion

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

From Dorm Room Parties to Big Stage Dreams

Adam Lynn didn’t wait to turn 30 to start building his empire. While most students worried about exams, he was busy turning college backyards into ticketed events. His first real money-maker came from organizing a Wiz Khalifa show in college, netting $4, 000. But his real breakthrough wasn’t just ma

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How the Hidden Parts of Tumors Shape Cancer Treatment

When doctors attack a tumor with modern medicine, they don’t just fight cancer cells. They also face an entire hidden neighborhood inside each growth. This neighborhood includes not only the cancer itself but also the immune system’s soldiers, the body’s repair workers, and the scaffolding that hold

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

How Credit Card Rewards Help Families and Small Businesses

Running a small business and raising kids means every dollar counts. Credit card rewards have become a smart way for families to stretch their budgets, especially when travel costs keep rising. A Colorado mom explains how she uses these rewards to fund family trips and business expenses. But a new b

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

A Tech Company Changing How Students Get Their Books and Supplies

Many colleges struggle to help students get textbooks and supplies before classes start. Different systems—bookstores, publishers, and websites—often don’t work together well. A company called BibliU thinks it has a simpler way. The company just raised $55 million from investors like BlackRock. It

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

A Tiny Device with Big Potential for Heart Health Checks

Doctors may soon have a new tool to spot heart attack risks faster. A small ECG device, about the size of a credit card, could help predict heart attacks before symptoms get serious. In a study, researchers tested it on 184 patients with chest pain. The device, used with an algorithm, correctly iden

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BYD and Mediawan team up on a fun new Miraculous Chibi episode

The first big project from BYD and Mediawan’s fresh partnership isn’t a typical car ad. It’s a 52-episode animated series called "Miraculous Chibi, " dropping a special episode this week on YouTube. Instead of pushing sales, the show puts BYD’s new electric car, the Dolphin Surf, into a fast-paced c

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