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academic skills center

New Digital Guide Brings Asian American Stories into Every Classroom

May 10, 2026

A team from UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center has launched a free online textbook that puts the histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into the hands of teachers across the country. The project, called “Foundations and Futures, ” was built by around 100 people—including writers, desig

health

New Jersey Alerts Doctors About Cruise‑Ship Rat Virus

May 10, 2026

The state of New Jersey joined six other regions on Friday to warn health professionals that people returning from the MV Hondius cruise may carry a rat‑borne virus called hantavirus. Eight passengers on the ship tested positive, and three died. Seven Americans left the vessel last month; another 17

sports

A Bold Leap: From Restaurant Tables to Fight Rings and Beyond

May 10, 2026

Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th

weather

Quiet Night Ahead, Storms Loom for Mother’s Day in Dallas

May 10, 2026

North Texas will stay mostly calm this Saturday night, with only a tiny chance of isolated showers in the far northwest near Wichita Falls and surrounding counties. The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is expected to stay dry through the night. The weather story turns on Sunday, Mother’s Day. The Storm Predi

weather

Storm Alert: Michigan Faces Possible Thunderstorms This Saturday

May 10, 2026

A cold front is heading into Southeast Michigan by Saturday afternoon, raising the chance of thunderstorms across the region. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for most counties at the start of the weekend, indicating that severe weather is possible but not widespread. Win

entertainment

Sheep, Sleuths and Cinema: A Fresh Look at Animal Detectives

May 10, 2026

The idea that only humans can solve mysteries is a myth. In the 1920s, a pig named Freddy cracked his first case and later became famous for reading Sherlock Holmes to other farm animals. A modern film, however, shows a shepherd named George and his lawyer sister Lily chasing clues after George’s de

sports

Fire on the Court: Portland’s New Home for Women’s Basketball

May 10, 2026

The first night of the Portland Fire at Moda Center was a burst of energy that echoed through every corner of the arena. Fans gathered early, forming waves that surged during a coaches’ challenge and continued through a lively halftime show featuring a popular singer from the 2000s. The crowd’s roar

education

Celebrating a Teacher’s Journey at Buffalo State

May 10, 2026

Buffalo State University will honor Wendy A. Paterson, a 1975–76 alumna who now serves as interim dean of the School of Education and Applied Professions, with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is presented at the 154th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The un

technology

Caregivers Talk About New Tech for Teens With CHARGE

May 10, 2026

Family helpers are the backbone of life for teens who have CHARGE syndrome. They help with daily tasks, school work and play. But how do they feel about the newest gadgets that could help? Researchers asked a group of these caregivers what they think. They wanted to know how the family s

sports

Indoor Golf’s Big Leap: From Korean Trend to U. S. Boom

May 10, 2026

Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t