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Learning to Play Pokémon Cards with Smart AI

July 24, 2026

A team at DeNA showed how they taught a computer to win the Pokémon Trading Card Game on mobile. The game, released in late 2024, asks players to build a deck of 20 cards and battle others online. Each match ends when one side knocks out three Pokémon, but the rules are full of hidden tricks: cards

education

Nursing Schools Move to Livingston County

July 24, 2026

Cleary University is set to take over three nursing programs from Siena Heights University, starting in spring 2027. The move will bring a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a RN to BSN degree, and a Master of Science in Nursing to the county. The first program, RN to BSN, will begin before the others.

education

Bridges Program Expands to Help Young Learners

July 24, 2026

Pittsburgh schools are adding a new support program for kids in kindergarten through second grade. The program, called Bridges, will start this fall at Weil PreK‑5 in the Hill District. It offers full‑time emotional support and special education services. The district’s board approved the move unan

health

Teen‑Led Wellness App Goes Live in New Mexico

July 24, 2026

Navi, a mental‑health app that was built by teenagers for teenagers, opened its doors to New Mexico in 2026 after first testing it in a handful of U. S. cities. The launch was marked by a free‑access event in Taos, where the state’s Health Care Authority funded every 13‑ to 18‑year‑old who signed up

entertainment

Emmy Schedule Shake‑Up: What It Means for Actors and Crew

July 24, 2026

The Emmy Awards are getting a new timetable. Last week the TV Academy’s Board decided to move five categories – writing for a variety show, supporting roles in limited series or movies, and directing and writing for those same formats – from the late‑night “Creative Arts” show to earlier dates. The

politics

Potential Campaign Finance Breach Sparks Debate Over School Board Race

July 24, 2026

A new complaint has emerged against Hilario Dominguez, who is running to become president of the Chicago Public Schools board. The allegation comes from his rival, Sendhil Revuluri, and was filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections last week. Critics say Dominguez’s campaign did not properly

finance

Town Board Plans New Equipment Lease and Youth Grant

July 24, 2026

The Madison Finance Board will meet early Monday morning via Zoom to discuss several key budget items. First, the board will look at a change to its five‑year lease with First American that would let the town buy a new 2026 John Deere 544P Tier wheel loader and other gear. The move would also give F

entertainment

Apple’s Tiny Mascot: From Sketch to Viral Icon

July 24, 2026

Apple’s newest marketing star is not a giant billboard hero but a small, apple‑sized figure that grew from a simple doodle. An Apple art director once shared early sketches and a physical model of the character on LinkedIn, but the post vanished quickly. The images showed how much effort went

business

Procurement Gets a Make‑over: Why Buying is Now Strategic

July 24, 2026

In today’s fast‑moving markets, companies are rethinking how they buy goods and services. The old view of procurement as a simple clerical job is fading, replaced by a role that shapes cost, risk and growth. The shift starts with smarter use of technology. Digital tools—like automated workflows,

business

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Private Prison Loans

July 21, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop funding two private prison operators that house people held by federal immigration authorities. The move comes after the government bought some of the facilities from CoreCivic and plans to acquire more from GEO Group, reducing the need for bank capital in those com