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May 29 2026EDUCATION

School budget cuts hit Wadsworth classrooms hard after voters say no to new taxes

Wadsworth’s public schools are making big changes this fall after voters rejected a tax increase that would have helped balance the budget. Instead of new money, the district is cutting 33 jobs, raising class sizes, and even talking about making some kids ride the bus to different schools. The vote

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May 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cracking the Code on Waste Burning’s Hidden Pollution Problem

Burning trash doesn’t just turn waste into ash—it can release hydrogen fluoride, a sneaky gas that harms both lungs and the environment. Scientists used to scratch their heads over how exactly this happens in modern incinerators. But a new approach is changing the game. By mixing smart computer tool

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Why some major changes under Trump’s team might raise eyebrows

The federal government gives away over a trillion dollars every year in grants to states, cities, and organizations. For most of that money, there aren’t strong rules on who can receive it. Now, the current administration wants to add two big requirements before any cash gets released: all recipient

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Helping Small Outdoor Businesses Grow in New Mexico

New Mexico’s small outdoor recreation businesses are getting a fresh boost. A group that supports these businesses has rebranded and is back with a new leader. The alliance, now called the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Business Alliance (NMORBA), once had over 100 members but lost momentum in recent

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May 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Jill Zarin turns up the heat in pickleball business battle

The pickleball world got another serving of drama when reality TV personality Jill Zarin decided to hit back at her former business partner. Last month, Noah Springer filed a lawsuit claiming Zarin cut him out of earnings and tried to profit from their company’s testing tech through a new business.

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

AI in Finance: Why Smart Teams Use It Wisely

Smart finance teams aren't rushing to rely solely on AI because the hype doesn’t match reality. While AI excels at spotting trends and crunching numbers, it struggles with the deeper work of building financial models—the kind that explain why a business actually works. Most AI tools today can foreca

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Tracking arthritis beyond the usual measures

Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself

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May 29 2026LIFESTYLE

Best ways to keep kids busy and energized this summer

Summer has kicked off, and parents everywhere are scrambling for fresh ideas to keep their kids moving, munching, and learning. One go-to source suggests mixing playtime, snacks, and stories into a simple three-part plan. But is this really the only way to make the season count—or just one polished

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Protecting Boston from mpox: why the rise in cases matters

Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Foundation Steps Up to Save Adaptive PE Program After Budget Cuts Threaten Disabled Students

Last spring, Napa Valley College made tough budget decisions that cut a program over 40 years old, serving more than 200 students with disabilities each semester. The adaptive physical education program gave disabled students and older adults a place to exercise safely using special equipment design

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