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Parents and Teens Talk: A New Online Tool to Stop HIV in Youth

June 23, 2026

A new study will test an online program that helps parents of gay and bisexual teens talk openly about sex and HIV. The project is called PATHS, short for Parents and Adolescent Talking About Healthy Sexuality. Researchers believe that better conversations between parents and children can lower risk

opinion

Montana Schools Face a Bigger Problem Than the New Pay Law

June 23, 2026

Montana’s new teacher‑pay plan helped raise salaries for fresh hires, but it did not fix the deeper budget issue. The state has long under‑funded public schools, especially when student numbers drop. Most of the money still comes from enrollment counts, even though many costs stay the same or

science

Marine Research Turns 125: A Look at Norway’s Ocean Lab

June 23, 2026

The Institute of Marine Research in Norway is turning 125 years old. It started long ago when scientists wanted to understand the sea better. Today, the institute is famous for using chromatography to study marine life. Chromatography separates chemicals so researchers can see what is insid

celebrities

People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

science

Mars Helicopters: A Bold Idea That Might Hurt Science

June 23, 2026

NASA plans a fleet of three helicopters, called SkyFall, to fly in Mars’ thin air from a nuclear‑powered ship. The idea is flashy: the craft would drop into the atmosphere, open parachutes and launch the choppers mid‑flight. The mission would bring cameras, weather sensors and a small radar to st

business

Netflix Shares Fall as Instagram TV Move and User Drop Raise Concerns

June 23, 2026

Investors are watching Netflix closely after a sharp decline in its stock price this week. The drop comes as Meta Platforms announced that Instagram will now appear on Samsung smart TVs across the United States, a move that could lure viewers away from streaming services. At the same time, research

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

health

Deep Learning Helps Spot Dense Breast Tissue in X‑Ray Images

June 23, 2026

MammoDenseSegNet is a new computer program that looks at breast X‑ray pictures, called mammograms, to find the parts of the breast that are very dense. Dense tissue is a sign that a woman might be at higher risk for cancer, so doctors need to see exactly how much of it is there. The job is hard b

business

Private Equity Rushes Into Youth Sports, Focus Shifted From Teams to Tech

June 23, 2026

In 2026, investors are pouring more money into youth and amateur sports than ever before. The first five months of the year already saw $2. 11 billion in deals, more than four times what was spent all of 2025. The surge was largely driven by a $2 billion purchase of Learfield Communications, which s