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Quixote Shuts Down Big LA Soundstages Amid Hollywood Slowdown

April 29, 2026

A big Hollywood property firm is pulling back sharply from its Los Angeles studio business, cutting jobs and closing key soundstage sites. The decision comes after a period of rapid expansion during the streaming boom, when demand for production space was at an all‑time high. Now that studios and st

politics

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Costly Mistake?

April 29, 2026

California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s

education

Grad Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay at UIC

April 28, 2026

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.

education

Future‑Ready Doctors: A Three‑Part Plan for AI Training

April 28, 2026

The rise of artificial intelligence in hospitals means doctors must learn new skills fast. In Canada, medical schools still vary widely in how they teach AI, and many students get almost no training. Students say AI will change their work, yet the current teaching system is slow and uneven. ...

health

Mental Health Workers Unite to Beat Overload

April 28, 2026

A group of counselors in North Huntingdon has opened a shared office to fight the heavy workload many therapists face. They call it Mind & Body Collective, and it started last year after two partners bought a building on Clay Pike. The space now hosts 14 professionals, from licensed counselors

health

Brazil’s Vaccine Fight: How Communities Saved Public Health

April 28, 2026

In many countries, governments are cutting money and influence from health agencies, causing old diseases to come back. The U. S. has seen this with a new health secretary who cut staff and budgets, sparking worry among doctors and scientists. To understand how to keep a health system strong, we can

politics

Beauty Schools at Risk: A State’s Fight Against Overreach

April 28, 2026

South Carolina’s beauty and wellness schools face a looming threat from new federal rules that could shut them down. The U. S. Department of Education plans to apply strict accountability standards—originally meant for degree programs—to certificate courses that the law explicitly protected. As a re

politics

Small Village, Big Conflict

April 28, 2026

In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces

education

A closer look at Foley Stadium's upkeep problems

April 28, 2026

Worcester's Foley Stadium, built nearly a century ago in 1927, faces growing concerns about its maintenance. The 4, 000-seat venue serves as home ground for high school sports and hosts various tournaments, but worries have emerged over the condition of its track and playing surface. School official

health

How Workplace Apps Might Help Office Workers Move More and Eat Better

April 28, 2026

Sitting all day at a desk can quietly damage health over time. Studies show that people who work desk jobs often struggle with weight gain, weaker muscles, and higher risk of heart problems. Standard advice suggests standing more or taking short walks, but many office workers find it hard to follow