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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

How Diabetes Medicines Change Your Body

The way different diabetes medicines affect body shape and weight is important for health. A study looked closely at several common drugs to see how they change muscle, fat and overall body mass. Researchers collected data from many trials that compared the main types of medication used to treat

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Biofilms Get a Boost From the Host’s Own Chemicals

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other lung infections can live in protective layers called biofilms. These communities are harder to treat because they survive inside the body for long periods. New research shows that certain chemicals produced by the host’s immune system can actually help

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Older Adults, New Weight‑Loss Drug: A Look at Muscle Loss Risks

A new review examines how a popular class of weight‑loss medicines, called GLP‑1 receptor agonists, affects muscle health in seniors. Older people often find it hard to change habits that keep them overweight, and they also face many long‑term illnesses. Because of this, doctors are turning more

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Jun 17 2026SCIENCE

Risk of Tiny Plastic Particles in the Lungs

Scientists tested how small pieces of polyethylene, a common plastic, affect rat lungs when put directly into the airway. They used both medium‑sized and ultra‑small particles to see if they cause harm. The results show that these tiny plastics can damage lung tissue, raising concerns about similar

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Quiet Power of AI: A New Look at the Cost Behind the Cloud

Artificial intelligence has grown into a massive industry, but its real price tag is often hidden behind shiny headlines. The hidden cost shows up in a way that many people can feel but not see: the constant hum of data centers. These facilities use huge amounts of electricity to keep servers

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Big Data Centers: A Hidden Cost for Small Towns

Data centers are huge, usually between half a million and several million square feet – the size of eight to forty football fields. They look plain, with no windows and thick concrete walls that keep out intruders. Inside, thousands of racks hold special processors called GPUs or TPUs. Each rack use

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

What Has Trump Done Against Iran? A Quick Look

After the U. S. and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran in late February, President Trump set a long list of aims: to wipe out Iranian missiles and stop Tehran from ever getting a nuclear bomb. A few months later, the first steps of a peace agreement have been signed, but the picture is mixed.

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

New Brand Signals Gaming Giant’s Shift to Multi‑Media

"Krafton, the maker of PUBG, has filed a trademark for LV3H Entertainment. The new name shows the company wants to create games, music, videos and live shows. It is not only about developing new titles anymore. The filing comes as part of a rebrand for the existing PUBG Entertainment group.

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

Los Angeles has long been the film world’s heart, but a mix of high costs and strict rules is pushing productions elsewhere. The 1999 end of “Baywatch” showed that even iconic shows can become too pricey to keep on the ground. A recent reboot tried to revive the city’s glory, but it hit snags: truck

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