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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

The Hidden Value of High School Sports

High school sports are popular, but they're not just about winning games. They're a big part of school life. They help students learn important skills like working together, staying committed, and taking responsibility. These lessons are valuable for life, not just for the game. But there's a lot o

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

LAUSD Faces Tough Choices: Job Cuts on the Table

The Los Angeles Unified School District is at a crossroads. Big changes might be coming. The Board of Education is thinking about a plan that could mean fewer jobs. This isn't a done deal yet. But if they go ahead, many people could lose their jobs. Why is this happening? Money is tight. The distri

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Smart Health: How AI Can Help You Talk to Your Doctor

AI is everywhere, even in health care. Many people use AI tools like chatbots to get medical advice. This can be helpful, but it also has risks. For example, AI might give wrong information or make people worry too much. But if used the right way, AI can help patients talk better with their doctors.

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Neural Biomaterials: 25 Years of Progress and What's Next

The world of neural biomaterials has seen big changes over the past 25 years. New tools and methods have popped up to tackle issues in the spinal cord and nerves. This journey mirrors the work of a key researcher in the field. The last few decades have brought some major breakthroughs. These advanc

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

How Tiny Heat Waves Can Spot Proteins

Proteins are like tiny messengers in our body. They play a big role in diseases, drugs, and research. So, spotting them quickly and accurately is super important. There's a cool new way to do this using something called microscale thermophoresis (MST). It's like a heat wave that helps us see these p

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

US Army Eyes Cutting Ties With AI Firm Anthropic

The Department of Defense is weighing a major shift in its partnership with the AI startup Anthropic. Recent reports suggest that the Pentagon might label the company a “supply chain risk, ” forcing other contractors to avoid working with it and potentially hurting Anthropic’s revenue. The conflict

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Fox News Expands with New Podcast and Smart‑TV Alert

Fox Media is adding a fresh podcast called “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” to its lineup, aiming to grow its digital presence. The show will let listeners hear the host’s takes on politics and current events in a relaxed format. This move is part of Fox’s broader plan to reach audiences through more on

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Trump Son Eyes Drone Startup Deal

Eric Trump has put money into a big plan that will combine an Israeli drone maker with a Florida construction company. The goal is to bring the drone business onto public markets. The deal values the merger at about $1. 5 billion. Eric’s investment comes alongside a similar stake from the company

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newt­port still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

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