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Nebraska School Board Rejects $11M Grant Proposal

March 7, 2026

The Nebraska Education Board held a meeting last week to review a proposal that would have given schools an additional $11 million for new programs. The plan aimed to fund technology upgrades, teacher training, and student support services across the state. However, after a lengthy discussion, the b

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

politics

New Voices Needed for Colorado’s Future University

March 7, 2026

The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f

business

From Tech Talk to Story Walk: How to Make Complex Products Sell

March 7, 2026

The first meeting with big buyers can feel like a battle. You walk into the room, launch your slides, and spend almost an hour explaining code, compliance rules, and architecture. The executives listen, nod, thank you for “aligning synergies, ” send the deck back to you, and then pick a cheaper, old

politics

AI and the Army: A New Debate Over Autonomy

March 7, 2026

The U. S. military’s push to use artificial intelligence in weapons systems has sparked a heated clash with the AI firm Anthropic. The conflict began when Pentagon officials wanted to relax the company’s rules that bar fully autonomous weapon use and limit mass data gathering. Anthropic, on the ot

science

Animals Get a Head Start When the Clocks Shift

March 7, 2026

The idea that moving clocks forward or back might help wildlife is surprising, but research shows it can make a real difference for animals that share roads with humans. In the United States, traffic accidents involving deer and other large mammals happen over a million times each year. These collis

education

Girls Dreaming of STEM: A Real Unicorn

March 7, 2026

Many children love stories about magical creatures. In schools, work places and colleges a different kind of magic exists. Girls who want to study science, technology, engineering or math are the real heroes. The lack of female role models hurts their confidence. When teachers give examp

sports

Goalie Interference Is Turning Into a League Headache

March 7, 2026

The NHL’s replay system was meant to clear up mistakes, not create new ones. Now, the league is fighting a growing problem with how it handles goalie interference calls. Teams no longer know what the rules really say about a player touching a goalie in the crease. When a play is sent to rev

crypto

Curve Finance Calls Out PancakeSwap for Code Copying

March 7, 2026

Curve Finance, a platform that helps people swap stablecoins safely, says PancakeSwap used its code without permission. The issue centers on the “StableSwap” feature that lets users trade stablecoins and other tightly‑pegged assets. Curve warns that using this code without a license can lead t

science

Expanding the Space in a New Battery Material

March 7, 2026

A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag