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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

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May 28 2026EDUCATION

Learning Made Fun: A Bingo Game for Obstetrics Training

Students in medical school often find their obstetrics rotations confusing, because the work they do can differ a lot from one hospital to another. This makes it hard for them to know what they should learn and how well they are doing. To fix this, a team created an obstetrics bingo board. The boar

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 09 2026SPORTS

High School Games: What’s Next

Students and parents will soon have fresh news about their favorite teams. A new weekly email is set to arrive in inboxes every Monday, so no one misses a game. The message will bring scores, key moments and simple explanations that anyone can follow. Parents who want quick updates can sign

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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Apr 17 2026OPINION

Fear at School: Kids Want a Safe Learning Space

Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Point Park’s Tuition Increases: What It Means for Students

Students at Point Park University will see a small rise in tuition next year. The change is about 3 percent higher than this year’s rates. Undergraduate programs in education, business, communication and arts and sciences will cost $20 130 each semester. That totals $40 260 for a full academic year

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Health Care Fraud: Eight Arrests in Los Angeles Area

Federal agents arrested eight people last week after uncovering a $50 million fraud scheme linked to Los Angeles hospitals and other health programs. The investigation focused on five hospice centers in Glendale, Artesia, Tarzana and Simi Valley. These facilities allegedly billed Medicare for pa

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robot Guide Helps Visitors Explore Bremerhaven

Students from the local university have turned a small, friendly robot into a helpful tour guide for tourists in Bremerhaven. The project, called PepperMINT, repurposes a four‑foot robot named Pepper to answer questions and read body language. The city welcomed the idea, seeing it as a way to make t

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