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Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Rules in Schools

May 28, 2026

Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi

crime

City Boosts Bike Patrols as E‑bike Craze Rises

May 28, 2026

Elyria is stepping up its road watch to keep pace with the growing popularity of electric bikes, dirt bikes and scooters. As spring rolls in, more people are hitting streets, parks and pools on these fast vehicles. The police chief told the council that patrols will increase across traffic, bike lan

politics

Parking Rules Shift: Kalispell Tightens Street Space and Fines

May 28, 2026

Kalispell city leaders are set to change how downtown parking works, aiming to free up street spots for shoppers and visitors. The plan comes after a report highlighted that parking shortages might be turning people away from the town’s main shopping area. \ The city council met on Tuesday to discu

science

Healthy Food at Home: How Money and Programs Shape What We Eat

May 28, 2026

The study looked at families in a Texas program that taught kids how to grow and cook food. Researchers followed 839 parents from the start of the program and nine months later. They asked about how often food was missing in the house and what foods were kept at home, especially vegetables and sugar

entertainment

Family‑Run Petting Zoo Brings Smiles to the County

May 28, 2026

A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o

health

Anemia Raises the Odds of Losing Muscle Strength in Seniors

May 28, 2026

The study followed two large groups of people who were 45 years old or older, looking at how having anemia early on might lead to sarcopenia later. One group came from China and the other from England, giving a wide view of different lifestyles and health backgrounds. Researchers checked who did not

health

Sleep Patterns in Moms May Shape Baby Bones

May 28, 2026

A study of 300 expectant mothers examined how the quality of their sleep could leave a lasting mark on genes that control bone growth in newborns. Researchers focused on three key genes—WNT10B, CTNNB1, and OPG—that belong to the Wnt/β‑catenin and RANKL/OPG pathways, both essential for bone health. T

education

High‑School Coders Show Off Their Own Games

May 28, 2026

Canyon High’s computer science class held its yearly Demo Day during lunch, letting visitors see apps and games the students built all semester. Students flocked to Josh Underwood’s classroom to watch projects that came from a capstone program where learners tackle real‑world deadlines. Underw

environment

Students on Sullivan’s Island Protect Their First Sea Turtle Nest

May 28, 2026

A tiny sea turtle nest was found right beside Sullivan’s Island Elementary School last Friday, turning a normal day at school into an urgent conservation mission. The kids quickly took to the beach, cleaning up litter and filling in holes that could trap the tiny hatchlings as they hurried toward

weather

Weather Forecasts: The Hidden Hero of D‑Day

May 28, 2026

The film “Pressure” tells a story that is rarely seen on the big screen: how a group of scientists and their calculations helped decide when millions would cross the English Channel. The main character is a Scottish meteorologist who faces a huge responsibility—if his prediction fails, the invasion