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Apr 23 2026EDUCATION

Schools in California face stronger rules on handling abuse cases

California’s top lawyer has sent a clear warning to every public school in the state. Rob Bonta, the Attorney General, used a recent legal notice to remind districts that sexual harassment and assault among students are not just bad behavior—they are illegal. The message is simple: schools must act

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Apr 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Late Spring Gems in Coastal Maine

Spring in New England often gets overlooked between the harsh winter and the busy summer season. Yet this is exactly when the region starts showing its best side. Take Ogunquit, Maine—a coastal town that feels like a hidden postcard come to life. By late spring, the crowds haven’t arrived yet, but t

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Biomolecules Meet AI: A Fresh Way to Guess Who Binds With Whom

The new approach starts by splitting the problem into two parts: one side looks at how molecules are linked together, while the other side examines their individual characteristics. Each part is processed by its own neural network branch, and a special attention gate decides how much weight to give

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fastest Touch: How Haptic Cues Beat Sound and Sight

A new study looks at how quickly people react to three kinds of signals—seeing, hearing and feeling. The researchers tested 44 adults who were split by age, gender, education, gaming habits, computer use and exercise. They gave each person signals in two ways: straight to the sensor (direct) or afte

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Boxing Legislation Debate: Fighters vs. Corporate Control

Former champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U. S. Senate on a Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed overhaul of boxing laws. The new bill, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, would let a single organization manage promotion, rankings, titles and sanctioning. De La

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Climate Film That Still Matters

When a filmmaker meets someone who says his movie changed their life, he feels the power of ideas. The film that sparked this meeting was released in 2006 and has already reached millions. It used a clear, simple message about heat and ice to show people that the planet is in danger. The movie’s inf

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Political Candidates Face Ban Over Betting on Their Own Elections

Kalshi, a platform where people can bet on future events, has decided to stop three U. S. congressional hopefuls from using its site because they were trading on information about their own races. The company said it had recently added rules to keep politicians from betting on contests they are invo

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

New Zealand’s New Post‑Production Powerhouse Helps Global Filmmakers Finish Strong

The Wing is a fresh player in the film world, born from a partnership between Tavake Limited and Be Hope Films. Its mission is to give foreign producers working in New Zealand a smooth path from filming to financing. Instead of juggling separate post‑production companies and financiers, The Wing

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Stays Steady While Tensions Rise

The price of Bitcoin has stayed near the $75, 000 mark even as news about a possible conflict in the Middle East keeps coming. Recent talks between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain high. Iran’s officials called out Washington for keeping its blockade on Iranian ports a

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Learning AI with Reese: Just her idea or more?

Last week, Reese Witherspoon got everyone talking with a simple Instagram video. She pushed her followers to start using artificial intelligence tools, saying it was time to dive in. Her post racked up millions of views, sparking both excitement and sharp criticism. Some fans called her idea brillia

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