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Jun 14 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas Teachers: A Closer Look at Satisfaction and Stability

Education headlines often paint teachers as burnt‑out and desperate for change, but a fresh view of Arkansas’s workforce tells a different story. Surveys carried out across the state show that nearly nine out of ten teachers feel happy and successful in their roles, and most plan to stay at the s

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

US cracks down on fake job scams linked to China

Federal agents took over 13 website domains recently after discovering they were fronts for an elaborate scheme. These fake companies posed as consulting firms trying to hire current or former U. S. government workers. Their real goal? To trick employees with access to sensitive information into sha

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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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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

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May 28 2026EDUCATION

Learning Made Fun: A Bingo Game for Obstetrics Training

Students in medical school often find their obstetrics rotations confusing, because the work they do can differ a lot from one hospital to another. This makes it hard for them to know what they should learn and how well they are doing. To fix this, a team created an obstetrics bingo board. The boar

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May 26 2026EDUCATION

California Schools: The Quiet Battle for Better Funding

Education is the state’s biggest budget item, costing around 91 billion dollars for K‑12 and another 60 billion from local and federal sources. These funds shape the future of nearly six million students, and they also determine California’s economic health. Because of this, education is a top prior

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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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 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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