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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Massachusetts Tries 3‑Year College Degrees

The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Later School Bells: A New Start for Teens

Baldwinsville High might push its first bell an hour later. The idea isn’t just about buses or teachers’ schedules; it’s rooted in science that says teens learn better when they sleep more. Current classes begin at 7:35 a. m. , but the proposal would move them to about 8:45 a. m. This shift could se

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Building Bright Futures: A Two‑Decade Journey in Anaheim

A local center on Gilbert Street opened two decades ago to give kids from underserved neighborhoods a chance to explore science, tech, engineering and math. It began with just five teachers and 150 students, but today it supports more than 200, 000 learners. The program grew from simple labs to a fu

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Coach Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation

A group of six former University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball players have filed individual suits against head coach Tory Verdi and the university. They claim that Verdi fostered a hostile environment, used psychological abuse, and retaliated after the players raised concerns. The complaints are

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Old‑Age Fitness Plan: A New Test in Primary Care

The PRICA‑POWFRAIL study is a randomised test that looks at whether teaching older people about healthy habits and giving them custom exercise plans can keep them independent. The researchers think that many seniors who are “pre‑frail” or frail are at risk of losing their ability to do everyday task

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

War Department Cuts Harvard Links for Active‑Duty Students

The U. S. Army’s chief of staff announced a sharp change in policy: active military personnel will no longer be sent to Harvard for Pentagon‑funded courses starting next academic year. He said the department is ending all professional military programs, fellowships and certificates that have been of

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Expanding Early Learning: Nine New Centers Open Across Central Pennsylvania

In late September, a local early‑education provider announced the launch of nine fresh learning hubs spread across Lebanon, Dauphin and York counties. The new sites include 817 E. Arch St. in Palmyra, 88 S. Hershey Road and 391 Schaffner Drive in West Hanover Township, 5120 Lancaster St. in Swatara

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,

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Feb 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Springfield’s New Path: Housing, Schools and a Quantum Future

The city of Springfield is moving ahead with several major projects that will shape its future. First, new housing options are being added so people at all income levels can find a place to live. This effort keeps the city’s growth balanced and inclusive. Education is getting a boost too. Plans are

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