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Help for Young Kids Hinges on Money and Community Choices

June 28, 2026

Boulder County groups want to make childcare easier for families by adding a countywide tax. The plan aims to raise around $30 million each year, which would cost most homeowners about $117 annually. Supporters say the money would help parents pay for care, increase spots for babies and toddlers, an

sports

Houston’s Cricket Surge: A Quiet Revolution on the Fields

June 28, 2026

Houston isn’t just buzzing with World Cup excitement—baseball diamonds are giving way to cricket pitches as people from cricket-loving countries reshape the city’s sports scene. Immigrants from places like India, England, and South Africa have brought the game with them, turning Houston into a surpr

politics

When U. S. schools lose federal civil rights watchdogs

June 28, 2026

Schools across America used to have a safety net: a federal office that stepped in when students faced discrimination. That net is shrinking fast. The Trump administration has pulled back the federal civil rights team, leaving states to pick up the slack. But not all states can—or want to—fill the g

education

Parents question AI tools in schools after quick district decision

June 28, 2026

Haverford Township School District recently approved AI tools for classrooms, but parents aren’t convinced it’s a good move. The district bought two programs—one for student tutoring and another to help teachers with tasks like quiz-making and feedback. Officials say the tools won’t replace real tea

sports

How young catchers benefit from strong teammate support

June 28, 2026

Ivan Herrera, one of the Cardinals' promising young players, has stayed healthier than expected this season. The main reason isn't just his own skills but how his team's pitching rotation works together. When a team's pitchers take turns well, they ease the pressure on the catcher who doesn't have t

sports

The Warriors lock in a massive tech deal with IREN

June 28, 2026

The Golden State Warriors just broke another record—this time in sports sponsorships. A new tech company called IREN will place its logo on the Warriors' jerseys starting in 2026, and the deal is worth over $50 million every year. That makes it the biggest jersey sponsorship in North American sports

health

How Screen Time Affects Kids with Brain Differences

June 28, 2026

Parents raising children with brain-based learning differences often face tough choices about technology use. A recent look at families in this situation found that moms and dads worry about balancing screen time with other activities. Some parents feel digital tools help their kids connect with oth

science

Shining a Light on Bone Age: Two Tech Methods Face Off

June 28, 2026

Figuring out someone’s exact age from their bones is tricky business, especially when the person is no longer growing. For over 40 years, forensic experts have relied on the Suchey-Brooks method—a way to judge adult age by inspecting the pubic symphysis, the small joint where the two halves of the p

finance

Framework Ventures mixes it up with a $400 million fund for tech beyond crypto

June 27, 2026

Venture capital isn’t just about chasing the latest hype anymore. Framework Ventures just proved that by pulling together $400 million for its fourth fund, even though its roots are deep in crypto. Investors like Ivy League endowments and global wealth funds put cash into the fund, not because they’

technology

Watching My Air Canada Flight from Above Instead of Below

June 27, 2026

Flying at 40, 000 feet gives passengers a strange mix of freedom and confinement. You're high enough to see entire landscapes, yet stuck in a seat with limited views. One traveler decided to test a flight tracker tool during an Air Canada trip from Frankfurt to Montreal, skipping the usual in-flight