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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Better shows for kids: Why fun learning beats just fun

Kids laugh more than adults, but keeping them focused for an hour isn’t child’s play. At the Chocolate Church Arts Center, professional performer Jack Golden turned that challenge into a masterclass for elementary students. Instead of another forgettable school trip, the kids got a high-energy show

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Remote Teaching After Deportation: A New California Law

A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Laughs on the Road: Larry The Cable Guy Leads New Clip Show

Larry The Cable Guy is set to host a fresh comedy series called “American Mayhem, ” which will debut in the fall as part of a syndicated lineup. The show is produced by V10 Entertainment and will be distributed through CBS Media Ventures, with an initial run of 52 weekly episodes. The series will

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hasbro Shifts HQ to West Hollywood for New Creative Hub

Hasbro is moving its entertainment team of about 100 people to a new office in West Hollywood next year. The company will occupy more than 31, 000 square feet on the third and part of the fourth floor of The Lot at Formosa. This location is part of a larger campus that already hosts other entertainm

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Religion and School Rules: Utah’s New Path

Utah lawmakers are moving forward with rules that let teachers talk about how faith shaped America’s past. The new laws do not require prayers or religious instruction, but they open classrooms to discussions about the Bible, the Ten Commandments and other holy books as historical documents. The

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May 06 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Adds a Boost: Why Even 1 % Can Help Your Portfolio Grow

Bitcoin has moved beyond a niche digital token to become a serious player in investment circles. A study by Fidelity shows that putting just a tiny slice of Bitcoin into a typical 60/40 mix can lift overall gains by about thirty percent. The boost comes without much extra risk; the biggest jump happ

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May 06 2026POLITICS

A Local Board Member Steps Back: What Happens Next?

A long-time supporter of Ann Arbor Public Schools has decided to leave his role as treasurer on the school board. Don Wilkerson, who was elected in late 2024, stepped down this month for personal reasons. In a message to the community, the board president praised Wilkerson’s fifteen years of involve

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Big Tech Money Fuels USC’s AI Push—But Can Universities Keep Up?

A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Florida schools test a different take on U. S. history for college credit

Florida is rolling out a new history course this fall, one that skips the traditional AP U. S. history route. Instead of using the College Board’s well-known program, the state created its own version called FACT U. S. History. The goal? To give students another way to earn college credit while avoi

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May 06 2026CRIME

A Star Player’s Dark Side Emerges

Marcellus Wiley, a well-known NFL player turned sports media figure, now faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, stretching back decades. Four new accusers recently joined forces with three others who filed lawsuits earlier, claiming Wiley raped or assaulted them between the mid-

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