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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

Smart Kids and AI: Learning Together Today

Kiki shows how young minds can work with artificial intelligence in a natural way. At just eight years old, she chats with ChatGPT every time she faces a challenge—fixing a stained shirt or checking on her pet turtles. Kids today grow up surrounded by tools that adults only recently started using, s

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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s Chip Strategy: Why Marvell Could Be the New Key Player

Big tech companies are always hunting for better ways to run AI, and now Google seems to be placing a bet on Marvell Technology. Instead of sticking with Broadcom for its AI chips, Google is exploring new designs that could handle real-time tasks more efficiently. The idea? Two custom chips working

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What We Really Gain When We Edit Genes

Gene editing tools like CRISPR let us change DNA, which raises big questions about human nature. It’s no longer just about fixing diseases early—some see this as a chance to solve rare conditions before birth. But others worry we might end up picking traits for our kids, like choosing eye color or h

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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 20 2026CRIME

Mystery Solved: Old Murder Closed by New DNA Tricks

A cold case that had haunted Michigan for forty years finally got a finish line. For years, families and police chased leads that never panned out. Now, modern DNA science has finally named the killer of 16‑year‑old Sheri Jo Elliott, who vanished on November 16, 1983. Elliott left her Flint home fo

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Brazil and Germany Push for Stronger Trade Ties

In Hanover, two leaders from different continents met to talk about a future that could bring more jobs and technology to both sides. The German head of government and the Brazilian president announced that they want Europe and Brazil to work together more closely, especially after a new trade deal

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Lens Technology Stock Gets a “Hold” Verdict from Jefferies Analyst

A recent assessment by a Jefferies analyst has shifted the outlook for Lens Technology Co. Ltd. Class H from an upbeat stance to a more cautious “Hold. ” The analyst set a new target price of HK$19. 00, while the shares were trading at HK$17. 60 on Friday’s close. The decision comes amid a broade

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Movies for Kids That Really Matter

Kids’ films can be more than just fun. A new look shows that many of the stories we grew up with have clever ideas and deep feelings, even if they were made for families. The first film on the list is a classic that changed color movies forever and still feels fresh today. Next comes a recent

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