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May 29 2026POLITICS

Colorado Schools Get a Boost, But Some Districts Lose Out

Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Hungary Sets to Unlock EU Money After Talks with Brussels

A new Hungarian leader announced that he would finalize an agreement with the European Commission to release large sums of EU funds that had been blocked under the previous administration. The Prime Minister flew to Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to lift restrictions tied to rule‑of‑law conc

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May 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climbers stranded on Denali after a fall near the summit

Four climbers are stuck high on Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, after taking a serious tumble. The accident happened near Denali Pass, a notorious spot where many climbers have struggled over the years. The group was part of a bigger team of seven, but rescue teams can’t reach them yet bec

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Country Singer Riley Green Speaks Out on Festivals and Life on Stage

Riley Green isn’t losing sleep over political debates when it comes to booking gigs. The 37-year-old country artist keeps things straightforward: if the paycheck makes sense and the show looks fun, he’s likely to say yes. That includes performing at a festival called Rock the Country, where the line

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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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May 29 2026SCIENCE

How One Scientist Helped Bridge the Gap in Global Immunology

A hundred years ago, the understanding of human immune systems varied sharply between different parts of the world. Western science had made steady progress, but research in Eastern Europe lagged behind due to limited resources and isolation. A key figure changed that balance—Jaroslav Šterzl, whose

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Oakland Coliseum’s Future

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has taken the first big step toward selling the Oakland Coliseum to a group led by local businessman Ray Bobbitt. The deal, worth $115 million, aims to turn the 112-acre property into a new development hub in East Oakland. But while the agreement is a major mo

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Health Coverage in 2025: What the Numbers Really Say

In 2025, roughly one in twelve Americans was without health insurance, a figure that has not changed much from the previous year. This steady rate masks an underlying shift: the number of people lacking coverage has risen by about 800, 000, largely because the U. S. population grew. A notable portio

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May 28 2026ART

Mendota’s Nature‑Art Festival

The city of Mendota rolled out a one‑day bash that blends birds, art and local pride. The event kicked off at 9 a. m. on June 14 with a nature‑journaling class and a guided walk around Lake Kakusha, letting folks spot birds and learn to record their observations. A few hours later the downtown

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