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Teachers Strike in Marblehead: Schools Closed, Football On

November 15, 2024

In Marblehead, school has been closed for four days straight due to a teachers' strike. The town's educators, represented by the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), are facing a fine of $50, 000 imposed by an Essex County Superior Court judge for defying the state's ban on public sector strikes.

education

AI Friends in School: How They're Changing Education

November 15, 2024

Picture this: AI walking into classrooms to give teachers and students a helping hand. Researchers are teaming up with educators to understand how AI can be useful in schools. One cool idea is creating AI assistants, or 'smart classroom buddies, ' with features that can simplify learning. For instan

politics

The Showdown Over Ten Commandments in Louisiana Classrooms

November 15, 2024

Louisiana's education officials are fighting back against a court ruling that says posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. They want the court to pause a judge's order while they appeal. Here's what happened: A federal judge in Baton Rouge declared the law, which demands scho

health

Why Thin People Get Fatty Liver Disease

November 15, 2024

You might think fatty liver disease is only for overweight folks. Surprise! About 20% of people with this condition are actually thin. This isn't just about being obese; it's about how your body handles fat and sugar. When your liver stores too much fat, it's called hepatic steatosis. And even if yo

politics

A New Shake-Up: Trump's Surprising Defense Pick

November 14, 2024

President Trump's unexpected choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversies. Known for his views against women in combat and support for troops accused of war crimes, Hegseth's appointment signals a potential shake-up in Pentagon leadership. Many within and outside the governm

entertainment

A Bizarre Sci-Fi Christmas Classic Turns 60

November 14, 2024

You might not expect a Christmas movie to come from Mars, but that’s exactly what happened with Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Turning 60 this year, this film has a strange charm that makes it a holiday classic, despite its many flaws. The story kicks off with Martian kids getting hooked on Eart

education

New Classes Coming to Darien High Next Year

November 14, 2024

If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron

sports

Why Jon Jones Isn't Interested in Fighting Tom Aspinall

November 14, 2024

Jon Jones has made it clear he won't be fighting Tom Aspinall any time soon. What started as a career and legacy decision has now turned personal. Jones feels Aspinall has acted disrespectfully, which has turned him off from the idea of fighting him. Aspinall has been vocal about his desire to fight

health

AI vs. Radiologists: How Close Are We to AI Assisting in Prostate Diagnosis?

November 14, 2024

Everyone's talking about how AI can help in medicine, and this study takes a look at whether big language models like ChatGPT and Bard/Gemini are ready to help with prostate cancer detection. Specifically, they checked if these AI models could classify prostate multiparametric MRI text reports into

crime

Gov't Employee Accused of Leaking Secret Israel-Iran Intel

November 13, 2024

Just last week, the U. S. government charged a man for leaking top-secret information related to Israel's plans regarding Iran. This individual, Asif W. Rahman, was arrested in Cambodia and is expected to be moved to Virginia for trial. Rahman worked for the CIA and had access to highly sensitive do