The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
The idea of merging college sports television contracts has been praised by some lawmakers as a way to boost money for schools. A recent study from the SEC and Big Ten says that this plan would actually bring in less cash than keeping each conference’s deals separate. The research looks at how th
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E‑40 created the group Mount Westmore in 2020. They signed a licensing agreement with Westside Merchandising, a company that promised large earnings through retail and concert sales. The rappers later accused Westside of making false statements that led them to ch
Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se
Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ
A quiet road in the Western Sahara turned into an unexpected battlefield when a gigantic group of locusts appeared out of nowhere. Drivers had to weave around the insects, which looked like a living cloud that blocked the highway and rattled cars. Locusts are notorious for destroying crops, and s
The city of Medina plans to open up a 410‑East Smith Road lot for public bids, according to the finance committee. The property was bought in 2012 and has been used mainly for storing city sanitation supplies, though a fire once damaged some buildings. The site sits behind the Sweets and Geeks shop
A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str
The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th
