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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Philadelphia schools need more money, and rideshare tax could help

Philadelphia's school district faces tough choices because of budget cuts. While city leaders debate a new tax on rideshare trips, schools are preparing for major staff shortages. One school in West Philadelphia could lose seven teachers next year. This means no art or gym classes for younger studen

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

How AI is helping Birmingham students learn about history and improve writing skills

Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

School workers face tough choices as budget cuts loom in Maryland district

Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A long-lasting backup for your fridge during power cuts

Power cuts can catch you off guard, leaving your fridge useless and food spoiling fast. Keeping appliances running during blackouts usually means bulky generators or expensive setups. A new device called the Solix S2000 aims to make this easier, promising up to 35 hours of continuous power for a fri

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

New rules aim to check AI before it goes public

The White House just set up a quick review system for the most powerful AI tools before they hit the market. Developers can choose to join in, but they won't have to. The whole process gives the government just 30 days to flag any national security worries. That’s a short window for an industry that

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Jun 03 2026CRYPTO

Turkey’s crypto market gets a regulated dollar option as Ripple steps in

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available to big players in Turkey’s crypto scene through deals with three local exchanges. The move targets businesses rather than casual traders, offering a regulated alternative to the mostly offshore stablecoins currently in use. Turkey handles a huge amount of c

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims

Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

How the gut talks to the brain when protein runs low

When protein levels drop, the gut doesn’t wait for permission—it picks up the phone and calls the brain directly. Scientists recently uncovered a two-lane highway linking the stomach and brain that flips cravings from sugar to protein without delay. In fruit flies, the gut releases a hormone-like si

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Why Congo’s Ebola Numbers Dropped Suddenly

Health officials in Congo have adjusted their Ebola case numbers after tests showed many sick people didn’t actually have the virus. The count dropped from over 900 suspected cases to just 116, with 321 confirmed infections and 48 deaths. Some patients had fevers or other infections that looked like

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Why Trump’s frequent check-ups raise eyebrows

Health checks for the president aren’t unusual, but the sheer number Trump undergoes looks odd. At 79, he’s had four since returning to office—more than most leaders his age. His latest report called him “excellent health, ” yet it left out key details, making people wonder what’s really being hidde

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