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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Using Quantum Tools to Study Drug and Protein Interactions

Scientists often rely on energy calculations to understand how molecules behave in living cells. These calculations help explain how drugs bind to proteins, which is key to designing better medicines. But there's a catch: accurate calculations for large molecules like proteins are tough to do with r

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

How Virginia schools are turning snow days into learning days

Virginia schools have quietly transformed how they handle winter weather in recent years. Instead of canceling classes entirely, many now use remote learning to keep students on track. This shift didn’t happen overnight—it took time, trial, and lessons from the pandemic. Before, schools often had to

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

School tech shouldn't replace deep learning

A Texas high school English teacher takes a firm stand against mixing education with entertainment. She teaches Thoreau’s essays in their original written form, not through a video game version of Walden Pond. For her, true learning means engaging tough ideas without dumbing them down. Writing essay

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

Science Stars Shine at Star-Studded Awards Night

Every year, science gets its own red-carpet moment in Santa Monica. A mix of Hollywood heavyweights, tech leaders, and top researchers gathered to celebrate the most exciting work in math, physics, and life sciences. The Breakthrough Prize has become a unique event where brainpower meets glamour. Wh

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Veterans’ Hidden Struggles: Spotting Unseen Self‑Harm in Health Records

Health records often miss signs of self‑harm, especially among veterans. Because doctors only flag clear cases, the data lacks true “negative” examples. This gap makes it hard to estimate how many people are at risk. Researchers used a special method called Positive and Unlabeled learning.

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Clash of AI Kings

Three powerful men in the tech world claim to steer a future that could change everything. They say we must work together, but their public words show deep dislike for one another. The leaders talk about a “gentle singularity” and the need to build safe AI, yet their tweets are full of accusation

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Words that hurt: when a leader’s words deepen the struggle of millions

It started as a quick scroll on a phone screen. Lauryn Muller, just 18, saw Donald Trump call California’s governor “stupid” and “low IQ” because of his dyslexia. To her, those words weren’t just political shots—they felt like punches aimed at her own years of hard work. She grew up knowing her brai

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

Saudi Arabia’s cricket push: Why this new T20 league could shake up the game

Saudi Arabia isn’t giving up on sports investments. After spending heavily on golf, football, and Formula 1, the country is now turning to cricket—but with a twist. A proposed T20 league, inspired by tennis’s Grand Slam events, is back on the table. Last year’s idea faded, but now the Public Investm

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

A Mayor and a Former President Share a Story Hour in NYC

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, recently spent Saturday morning surrounded by kids and parents at a Bronx childcare center. His guest? Barack Obama. Instead of a boardroom chat, the two leaders spent time reading picture books with toddlers, a moment that stood out from typical political inte

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

How one Columbia school leader is shaping education beyond the usual classroom

Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad

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