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Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

June 17, 2026

South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati

lifestyle

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

health

How Diabetes Medicines Change Your Body

June 17, 2026

The way different diabetes medicines affect body shape and weight is important for health. A study looked closely at several common drugs to see how they change muscle, fat and overall body mass. Researchers collected data from many trials that compared the main types of medication used to treat

science

Biofilms Get a Boost From the Host’s Own Chemicals

June 17, 2026

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other lung infections can live in protective layers called biofilms. These communities are harder to treat because they survive inside the body for long periods. New research shows that certain chemicals produced by the host’s immune system can actually help

science

Risk of Tiny Plastic Particles in the Lungs

June 17, 2026

Scientists tested how small pieces of polyethylene, a common plastic, affect rat lungs when put directly into the airway. They used both medium‑sized and ultra‑small particles to see if they cause harm. The results show that these tiny plastics can damage lung tissue, raising concerns about similar

politics

Big Data Centers: A Hidden Cost for Small Towns

June 17, 2026

Data centers are huge, usually between half a million and several million square feet – the size of eight to forty football fields. They look plain, with no windows and thick concrete walls that keep out intruders. Inside, thousands of racks hold special processors called GPUs or TPUs. Each rack use

politics

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

June 17, 2026

Los Angeles has long been the film world’s heart, but a mix of high costs and strict rules is pushing productions elsewhere. The 1999 end of “Baywatch” showed that even iconic shows can become too pricey to keep on the ground. A recent reboot tried to revive the city’s glory, but it hit snags: truck

politics

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

June 17, 2026

The story began when 11‑year‑old Lyhanna vanished and was later found dead in late May. Her case shocked the nation and sparked a new, grassroots campaign that has drawn support from many well‑known French actors and actresses. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had a long history of legal complaints t

entertainment

Crime Drama Reloaded: A Fresh Mix of The Wire and Narcos

June 17, 2026

Ridley Scott’s newest Apple TV series takes a bold step by weaving together the gritty realism of The Wire with the high‑stakes world of Narcos. The show starts by following two small‑time drug dealers, Ray and Manny, who trick other traffickers into thinking they are DEA agents. Their plan goes awr

opinion

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

June 17, 2026

The push to stop all violence toward women by 2030 looks hard to meet. A look at the European Union shows that the problem is still big, progress has stalled, and even rich, gender‑fair nations have high rates. Young people also seem untouched by current prevention programs. In many EU countries, w

Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

How Diabetes Medicines Change Your Body

Biofilms Get a Boost From the Host’s Own Chemicals

Risk of Tiny Plastic Particles in the Lungs

Big Data Centers: A Hidden Cost for Small Towns

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

\Voices Rise for Children: France’s Call for Safer Laws\

Crime Drama Reloaded: A Fresh Mix of The Wire and Narcos

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown