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May 28 2026EDUCATION

High‑School Coders Show Off Their Own Games

Canyon High’s computer science class held its yearly Demo Day during lunch, letting visitors see apps and games the students built all semester. Students flocked to Josh Underwood’s classroom to watch projects that came from a capstone program where learners tackle real‑world deadlines. Underw

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Canada Cuts Travel from Ebola‑Hot Countries, Bahamas Follows Suit

Canada has decided to stop letting people from three African nations— the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan—enter its borders for 90 days. The move is meant to lower the chance that Ebola could spread into Canada, after the World Health Organization declared a “very high” risk

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May 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bold Films Shine at Cannes 2026

Cannes 2026 turned away from mainstream hits and spotlighted movies that push limits and spark discussion. A Romanian‑Norwegian story follows a family relocating to Norway, where parents face intense judgment about their kids. The lead, known for heroic roles, portrays a strict evangelical father

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Too much screen time hurts kids more than we thought

Kids today spend more time staring at screens than doing anything else, including sleeping and playing outside. A new warning from health experts says this trend is causing real problems for young people. From toddlers to teens, daily screen use adds up fast—often starting before a child’s first bir

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

How Brain Timing Helps Spot ADHD Types

Kids with ADHD don’t all think the same way. Some struggle more with focus, others with sitting still. But a closer look at brain waves shows a hidden difference. Scientists tracked how children’s brains reacted during tasks that needed attention. They found that the timing of brain signals changes

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Yanic Truesdale steps into the spotlight with new support

Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale has spent years shaping characters on screen, from small-town charm in “Gilmore Girls” to slick charm in “Eloise” beside Ryan Reynolds. Now he’s welcoming fresh backing through Mainstay Entertainment, a management team that started in 2017 and already counts big names

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Understanding Money Struggles in Cancer Treatment in Pakistan

Cancer treatment isn’t just about medicine and hospital visits—money matters too. In Pakistan, patients with stomach and bowel cancers often face another battle: financial stress. This stress, called financial toxicity, can push people to skip treatments or cut back on basic needs. A recent study lo

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Tech Tools to Help Cancer Patients Prepare Better Before Treatment

Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal

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May 11 2026EDUCATION

How focus changes shape early school success

Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time

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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Better shows for kids: Why fun learning beats just fun

Kids laugh more than adults, but keeping them focused for an hour isn’t child’s play. At the Chocolate Church Arts Center, professional performer Jack Golden turned that challenge into a masterclass for elementary students. Instead of another forgettable school trip, the kids got a high-energy show

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