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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Don’t wait until later—pharmacy students train early to be ready for real-world work

Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Blast from the Past: Huntington Beach’s Biggest Music Throwback

Mid-November in Huntington Beach isn’t just about sunsets and surf. In 2026, it’s the stage for a music festival that’s bringing back the sounds and styles of decades gone by. Forget modern pop—this is a one-day celebration of goth, punk, and new wave, packed with artists who defined the ’80s and ’9

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Religious words in war debates: What should leaders avoid?

A top military leader recently spoke out against mixing faith and war decisions. The former Navy captain turned senator argued that religion shouldn’t shape how the country fights overseas. He pointed out that even as a person of faith himself, he finds it wrong for defense leaders to blend prayers

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Why Many Mothers in Bangladesh Skip Critical Health Checkups

Mothers in Bangladesh often start pregnancy care early but stop before completing all recommended visits. Only a small portion stick with the full health service plan, called the maternal continuum of care, which includes prenatal visits, safe delivery support, and postpartum checkups. This drop-off

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Skills Behind Ancient Stone Carvings

Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forever chemicals in honey: How hidden pollution affects bees and our food

Scientists recently found traces of PFOS, a long-lasting chemical, inside honey and the bees that make it. These substances stick around in nature for years, building up in the environment and even inside living things. For bees, even small doses can mess with their growth. Young bees exposed to PFO

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Kids get hands-on with science and business at Allendale’s summer camp

Allendale Middle School is opening its doors to a week-long adventure where science meets creativity. From August 3rd, kids in kindergarten through sixth grade can join Camp Invention, a program blending fun activities with learning. The camp isn’t just about following instructions—it’s about buildi

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Change and Human Actions Are Changing Tibet’s Grasslands

Scientists once believed that having many different plant species in grasslands kept food supplies steady. The idea was that if some plants struggled, others would thrive, balancing things out. But new research shows this doesn’t always work when climate change and human activity push ecosystems to

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Jewish students feel unsafe at UIC

Last month a group of graduate students studying at the University of Illinois Chicago described how their campus work turned confrontational when they tried to share information about people still held hostage by Hamas. Three dozen protesters surrounded them, yelling phrases like “baby killers” and

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Price is Right backstage: Old claims spark fresh debates

A new TV show digging into past issues at one of America’s favorite game shows has gotten people talking again. The show looks back at the years when Bob Barker hosted The Price is Right, sharing stories from former staff and models who say things weren’t always great behind the scenes. They describ

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