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Ohio Education Bill Shifts Power and Teens’ Work Rules

July 11, 2026

The Ohio governor signed a large education law that changes how the state’s board runs and tweaks rules for young workers. The bill expands the State Board of Education from five to seven members, undoing a cut that had been made in the previous year. It also keeps local school board members on thei

opinion

Simple Solutions for Big Problems

July 11, 2026

A writer from Pleasanton argues that the rise in homelessness in the Bay Area is driven by greed. The author says we must work together across cities to give low‑income people affordable homes. They claim that removing rent control and gentrifying neighborhoods harms those who cannot afford high ren

politics

LA Schools Face a Budget Crunch and Safety Scrutiny

July 11, 2026

The federal government has stepped in to push Los Angeles’ public schools toward a serious change. The Department of Education warned that the district, the country’s second‑largest, might run out of funds by next year. The agency gave LA schools 45 days to submit a new financial plan. Why

education

Louisiana’s Learning Leap: Gains and Gaps

July 11, 2026

The state has moved far from the bottom of education rankings. In 2026, 36% of students met or beat state expectations on the LEAP tests – the best rate ever recorded. Students from grades 3‑8 grew in math, science and social studies, while English scores stayed flat. High schoolers improved or he

health

Women Working, Women Thinking: How Jobs Affect Baby Numbers in The Gambia

July 11, 2026

The study looked at how the jobs women take in The Gambia influence whether they have children. It started by challenging a common idea: that when women work outside the home, they tend to have fewer kids because their time is divided between paying bills and raising children. Most evidence for this

art

Explore Fort Collins Museums: Art, History, and Fun for All Ages

July 11, 2026

Fort Collins is a treasure trove of museums that cater to every interest, from science and history to art and interactive play. Visitors can wander through exhibits that showcase local culture, global traditions, and even train models, all while staying cool in the summer heat. The downtown Fort

health

Medical Students, Sleep Problems: A Quiet Crisis

July 10, 2026

Undergraduate medical students often know the textbook signs of obstructive sleep apnoea, yet many ignore their own red flags. They may snore, feel tired during the day, or notice pauses in breathing at night but choose to overlook these clues. The result is a slow march toward untreated sleep disor

politics

Schools Must Follow Anti‑Discrimination Rules When They Get State Money

July 10, 2026

Private religious schools that receive public money must obey Maine’s anti‑discrimination laws, a federal appeals court decided. The decision followed two schools – Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn and Bangor Christian Schools run by Crosspoint Church – asking for a break from the Maine Human Rights

health

Unexpected pregnancies in Addis Ababa: What drives the risk?

July 10, 2026

In a busy district of Ethiopia’s capital, many women find themselves pregnant without planning it. A research team looked at why this happens among mothers who visit health centers for prenatal care. They compared 103 women whose pregnancies were unplanned with 197 who expected them, gathering

finance

US Treasury’s Growing Debt: What the Numbers Really Mean

July 10, 2026

The U. S. Treasury has been borrowing about $155 billion every month in the current fiscal year, which translates to roughly $39 billion each week. This borrowing comes with a cost: the total interest on all federal debt for the year has already reached $857 billion, or about $23. 8 billion a wee