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A Leader in Brain Research Steps Down

May 8, 2026

The world of brain science is losing one of its brightest leaders. After years of guiding a key journal, Professor Tara Spires-Jones is handing over the reins. Her work helped shape how we share new discoveries in brain research. But why does this role even matter? Journals like this one act as bri

politics

How Arkansas politics is shaping what students learn in college

May 8, 2026

Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th

politics

U. S. Pushes to Send Pro-Palestinian Student Back After Judge’s Ruling Was Overturned

May 7, 2026

A year ago, a student at Columbia University faced arrest shortly after joining protests supporting Palestinians. Now, the U. S. government wants him out. His case isn’t about breaking laws—he was never charged—but about political speech. The decision came after a judge in February blocked the depo

politics

Remote Teaching After Deportation: A New California Law

May 6, 2026

A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le

education

Big Tech Money Fuels USC’s AI Push—But Can Universities Keep Up?

May 6, 2026

A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri

entertainment

Sherri Shepherd wraps up daytime TV with a star-packed goodbye

May 6, 2026

After just two years on air, a well-known daytime show is calling it quits. The program launched in 2022, taking over the spot once held by another popular talk show. Now, as the final episodes air this month, fans are getting one last batch of surprises. Instead of fading quietly, the series decide

entertainment

Who’s Really Running the Met Gala?

May 6, 2026

The 2026 Met Gala got more attention for its sponsors than its fashion this year. Critics argue that when a tech billionaire like Jeff Bezos drops millions to fund an arts event, it raises questions about influence and access. Some see it as a way for the ultra-rich to shape culture while avoiding t

health

Religion and mental health: benefits, limits, and unexpected downsides

May 5, 2026

Around the world, religious faith remains a powerful force—yet it’s complicated. Faith groups often split apart over differences, and in some places, believers face persecution. Some religious leaders have even betrayed their followers through abuse or dishonesty. These issues make the conversation

technology

Pittsburgh steps up with a new quantum hub

May 5, 2026

Pittsburgh just opened a nearly $12 million lab packed with gear that could push science in the region forward. Called the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, or WP-QIC for short, this place sits in Pitt’s old engineering building and gives researchers tools to study quantum materials und

business

Nuclear Power Gets a New Look in Louisiana

May 2, 2026

The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this