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May 09 2026OPINION

Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

Seattle’s newest school chief, Ben Shuldiner, rolled out a statewide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools just three months after taking the job. The rule stops students from using phones from bell to bell, while high‑schoolers can keep them during lunch and passing times. The decision

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May 09 2026WEATHER

Pollen in the Air: How Dry Weather Hits South Carolina

South Carolina is dealing with a tough weather mix. The state is still in severe to extreme drought, and the dry air keeps pollen from washing away. Warm temperatures and steady breezes let pollen stay airborne longer, making allergies worse for many residents. When rain is scarce, trees and grasse

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May 09 2026WEATHER

Dust Storms from the Sahara Reach Florida This Summer

Sahara dust travels across the Atlantic and is set to arrive in Florida around mid‑June. The wind lifts fine particles from the desert and carries them northward over oceans, covering large areas in a thin layer of dry air. This dusty layer is not just a visual effect; it changes weather patte

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May 09 2026WEATHER

Strongest El Nino Could Shake Global Weather

Scientists predict that a powerful El Nino may form mid‑year, possibly the most intense on record. This warming pulse in the equatorial Pacific can shift heat across the planet, making summers hotter and storms more severe. The World Meteorological Organization says the signal for an El Nino is

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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 09 2026SCIENCE

Diversity Boosts Forest Carbon, Especially in Cold and Dry Places

Scientists studied 15 long‑term forest sites around the world, from tropical jungles to Arctic woodlands. They measured how many different tree species were present and how much organic carbon was stored in the soil, a key factor that helps slow climate change. The overall trend showed that forests

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Canadian Summit Sparks Debate Over Trade and Politics

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan who is seen as a possible 2028 presidential hopeful, will travel to Canada on Saturday. The trip comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new partnership with China that could bring up to 49, 000 Chinese electric cars into Canada at a low tarif

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Digital School Alert: Utah Students and Parents on Guard After Canvas Hack

Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu

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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026SPORTS

What Makes Up Sean Brady’s Background?

Sean Brady grew up in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood, where he balanced school with a passion for mechanics. Initially training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he never expected MMA to become his career path. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now a top welterweight contender in the UFC.

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