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special needs

Bots That Hire: When AI Takes the Lead in Picking People

April 11, 2026

In recent months, a new trend has appeared: companies using artificial intelligence to find and select employees. The idea sounds futuristic, but it is already happening in real workplaces around the world. These AI systems scan job applications, evaluate resumes, and even conduct initial vide

politics

Southport Connector Plan: What It Means for Cypress Parkway

April 11, 2026

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic

health

Sports Dental Care in Japan: What the Experts Are Doing

April 11, 2026

A new survey looked at how sports dental hygienists, or SDHs, who have earned certificates from Japan’s leading dental academy, are working across the country. The goal was to understand what they do now and how their field can grow in the future. The research team collected data from many SDHs. Th

lifestyle

Community Hub for Sport, Culture and Work

April 11, 2026

The Yutang Cultural and Sports Center sits in Shenzhen’s Guangming District, tucked inside the Tianliao Community. It is surrounded by a mix of old industrial sites and tight urban‑village housing, making it a bridge between factory workers and residents. The building covers roughly 54, 690 square

politics

Science or Spin? The North Sea Debate

April 11, 2026

A group of about 65 people who call themselves “leading UK scientists” sent a letter asking the government to stop drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. They say that the seas are almost empty, that more drilling would hurt people’s lives and that renewables already exist. The letter was

education

Maine Universities Open New Online Lab Science Degree for Working Professionals

April 11, 2026

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta have teamed up to create a fully online bachelor’s program in medical laboratory science. The move is aimed at widening career paths for lab technicians and filling a growing need for skilled workers in Maine’s health sec

health

Surgery Costs in Ethiopia: A Big Financial Challenge

April 11, 2026

In many parts of the world, more than four billion people cannot get safe and affordable surgery. The hardest hit are countries that do not have a lot of money, especially those in the developing world. Ethiopia is one of these places. Most surgical care is found only in cities, and people usually p

entertainment

Soderbergh’s New Art‑Fight Film Pushes the Limits of Creativity

April 11, 2026

Steven Soderbergh keeps a unique rhythm on set, acting as his own cameraman and editor. He can finish a rough cut the day after shooting ends, which lets him release films fast – two last year and a new one now. His latest picture, a mix of ghost story, spy thriller, and art‑world drama, shows his

business

Kuku Smith’s Battle to Keep Her Beauty Store Alive

April 11, 2026

Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was

politics

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

April 11, 2026

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink