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Summer Fun at Austin Library: Learn, Create, and Explore

July 8, 2026

Austin Public Library keeps the summer buzz alive with a mix of programs for all ages. The Coding Club on July 23 invites kids aged nine to sixteen, guided by a local high‑school girls’ coding group. They use Scratch to build games and sharpen tech skills. Art lovers of any age can join the Se

technology

Cyber Apprenticeships: New Paths to Protect the Nation

July 8, 2026

The Defense Department has launched a fresh opportunity for young people who want to work in cybersecurity. The program offers a full‑time, paid apprenticeship that lasts one year and helps participants earn valuable certifications. Applicants must be U. S. citizens, 18 or older, and can include hi

education

A New Library for a Legacy

July 8, 2026

The city of Lafayette plans to open a new library in the Northeast area by 2028. It will be called the Norman C. Francis Library, honoring a local hero who grew up in the town and later became a national figure in education. Francis was born there in 1931, went to St. Paul Catholic School and

politics

Harvard Faces New Scrutiny Over DEI Practices

July 8, 2026

The latest episode of “Pod Force One” saw Education Secretary Linda McMahon issue a stern warning to Harvard officials. She said the administration could withdraw federal support if the university continues DEI programs that allegedly violate federal law. McMahon’s remarks come after President Tr

education

New Funding Boosts Alabama State University’s Teaching and Research

July 8, 2026

Alabama State University is set to grow its education program thanks to a fresh $1. 2 million investment. The money comes from the university’s own Foundation and a national group that works with historically Black colleges, aiming to improve open conversation and democratic skills across campuses.

politics

Budget Moves: What Michigan Schools Are Really Getting

July 8, 2026

Michigan lawmakers pushed a new state budget to school leaders just after the July 1 deadline, leaving districts scrambling to meet their own June 30 cut‑off. The final plan tops out at $19. 8 billion, a drop of about $1. 5 billion from last year’s $21. 3 billion, yet it still offers a record $10, 3

health

Living Conditions and How They Shape Young Girls’ Health

July 8, 2026

In a bustling part of Bangladesh, researchers looked at how different family and social factors affect the weight and health of girls aged ten to nineteen. The study focused on both city neighborhoods and nearby rural‑looking areas that still feel close to the town. The team gathered information

environment

Northrop Grumman’s New Plant: Why the Local Community Should Speak Up

July 8, 2026

A big new factory is being planned near Coyner Springs, a spot that supplies water to the city. The company wants a permit that would let it release almost 25 tons of harmful gases each year. These gases include volatile organic compounds and tiny particles that can hurt lungs and heart health

lifestyle

River Towns Turn to Tourism for a Fresh Start

July 8, 2026

Many villages along Wisconsin’s stretch of the Mississippi River are swapping old river jobs for new ways to bring people in. In places like Stockholm and Trempealeau, fresh ideas – from craft pies to outdoor concerts – have become the main draws for travelers. The river still sits at the heart of

business

Hacky Sack Craze Turns Small San Diego Shop Into Big‑Time Biz

July 8, 2026

A quiet buzz on a smartwatch in late April caught the eye of Giovanna Mantilla, owner of a fair‑trade shop in San Diego. The notification came from her company’s sale of a simple footbag, and soon the alerts multiplied like a viral meme. Mantilla wondered why her long‑standing business was suddenly