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Swiss Man’s Hantavirus RNA Sparks Global Alarm

May 29, 2026

The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by

education

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

May 29, 2026

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

sports

A New Spin on a Rising Tennis Star

May 29, 2026

Nishesh Basavareddy grew up in the United States, but his story is rooted in family values that began long before he stepped onto a tennis court. His parents, who left Andhra Pradesh in 1999, brought with them a strong work ethic and humility that shaped Nishesh from the start. These lessons taught

health

The Quiet Truth About Building a Business That Lasts

May 29, 2026

Eighteen years ago, a sudden health crisis left someone stranded on a city sidewalk, ignored by passersby. That moment of invisibility became a wake-up call that reshaped how success in business is understood. For years, their identity had been tied to constant motion—traveling nonstop, attending en

education

Foundation Steps Up to Save Adaptive PE Program After Budget Cuts Threaten Disabled Students

May 29, 2026

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

science

How One Scientist Helped Bridge the Gap in Global Immunology

May 29, 2026

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

environment

Scholarship Honoring a Fallen Warden

May 28, 2026

The Maine Trappers Association has set up a new scholarship named after former warden pilot Joshua Tibbetts, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident on May 12 near Avon. The award was launched through the association’s newly created nonprofit, the MTA Outdoor Learning Foundation, and involve

opinion

Law School to Big Law: A Real‑World Lesson in Truth and Storytelling

May 28, 2026

A new lawyer’s first lesson is that the “facts” we present are never neutral. In a courtroom, a brief starts with a list of facts followed by an argument that turns those facts into a narrative. The trick is choosing which details to highlight, the order they appear in, and the words that frame them

entertainment

How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

May 28, 2026

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

health

Fluoride in water: Legal fight turns on old science, not safety

May 28, 2026

In early 2025, a federal appeals court sent a major fluoride case back to the lower court—not because fluoride was proven safe, but because the judge broke a rule on how evidence should be handled. The dispute started in 2016 when health advocacy groups sued the EPA, claiming fluoride in drinking wa