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School policies under scrutiny as federal review questions fairness in girls' sports and facilities

June 25, 2026

Federal officials have launched an examination into how three large Maryland school districts handle students’ access to gender-separated programs and spaces. The investigation centers on whether local policies follow rules meant to protect girls’ participation in school sports and safe access to lo

politics

New Faces Taking Charge in EU’s Security and Diplomacy Push

June 25, 2026

The European Union is making big changes to its top security and diplomacy roles, bringing in fresh leadership as global tensions rise. A former Dutch defence chief, Kajsa Ollongren, will soon lead the EU’s diplomatic service, starting in September. Ollongren, who previously shaped Dutch military po

health

Money and Ebola: How the U. S. Plans to Spend Over a Billion Dollars to Keep the Virus Away

June 25, 2026

The U. S. government wants to ask Congress for over $1. 4 billion to fight the growing Ebola outbreak. This money isn’t just for one thing—it would cover many different needs, like helping Americans who might have been exposed to the virus. Part of the funds, around $800 million, would go toward set

science

Sun’s Flares and Earth’s Sudden Weather Shifts

June 25, 2026

Scientists have found that big bursts from the Sun don’t just light up the sky—they can shake up Earth’s weather in a matter of hours. While the Sun’s slow 11-year cycle has been linked to long-term climate shifts for decades, new research shows that sudden solar storms can flip weather patterns alm

environment

Boston’s dry spell: why the city’s water crisis is more than just a summer slump

June 25, 2026

Boston is staring down its driest year in over a century, with rainfall falling short by more than nine inches so far. That’s not just a minor blip—it’s the biggest shortfall in 152 years of weather records, beating the next driest year by a wide margin. Even a few recent downpours barely made a den

environment

Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

environment

Antarctica’s climate isn’t as simple as headlines suggest

June 25, 2026

A few years ago, a sudden warm spell on the Antarctic Peninsula grabbed headlines, with some calling it proof of a climate crisis. But digging deeper shows this "heatwave" was just a small blip in a much bigger picture. While temperatures briefly hit 15°C in one spot, the rest of the continent was f

health

Checking how well early health checks could work in doctor’s offices

June 25, 2026

Doctors often skip checking basic health signs like heart rate or blood pressure because visits run short and every minute counts. A small trial looked at whether measuring these signs before the doctor even walks in the room could save time and improve care. The idea sounds smart: if nurses or assi

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

finance

A Hidden Tech Services Stock Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar

June 25, 2026

A little-known company called IES Holdings has quietly climbed nearly 160% in a year, reaching nearly $780 per share. Most big investors aren’t talking about it yet, but its stock keeps setting new records. Tech and construction services don’t usually grab headlines like AI startups or crypto, yet t