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Ohio Education Bill Shifts Power and Teens’ Work Rules

July 11, 2026

The Ohio governor signed a large education law that changes how the state’s board runs and tweaks rules for young workers. The bill expands the State Board of Education from five to seven members, undoing a cut that had been made in the previous year. It also keeps local school board members on thei

opinion

Simple Solutions for Big Problems

July 11, 2026

A writer from Pleasanton argues that the rise in homelessness in the Bay Area is driven by greed. The author says we must work together across cities to give low‑income people affordable homes. They claim that removing rent control and gentrifying neighborhoods harms those who cannot afford high ren

politics

LA Schools Face a Budget Crunch and Safety Scrutiny

July 11, 2026

The federal government has stepped in to push Los Angeles’ public schools toward a serious change. The Department of Education warned that the district, the country’s second‑largest, might run out of funds by next year. The agency gave LA schools 45 days to submit a new financial plan. Why

education

Louisiana’s Learning Leap: Gains and Gaps

July 11, 2026

The state has moved far from the bottom of education rankings. In 2026, 36% of students met or beat state expectations on the LEAP tests – the best rate ever recorded. Students from grades 3‑8 grew in math, science and social studies, while English scores stayed flat. High schoolers improved or he

entertainment

Lin‑Manuel Miranda Talks New Live‑Action Moana Music

July 11, 2026

Miranda shows how he made the songs for the live‑action Moana feel fresh and real. He explains that each track starts with a character in mind. The new song “Along the Way” has two voices, two Moanas, and that feels special. The composer says writing for Maui is different because the character

finance

Gen Z Opens Up About Money: A New Social Trend

July 11, 2026

The newest trend on social media is people sharing their paychecks and budgets. Gen Z, the youngest generation in America, is breaking a long‑standing rule: keeping money private. They post what they earn, how much they spend and their savings goals on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. W

entertainment

From Nothing to Nineties: The Unexpected Journey of a Los Angeles Actor

July 11, 2026

The story starts in New York City, where a young man first found his voice through music. He moved from jazz clubs to marching bands and even recorded an album for local venues, always believing that art could carry him forward. When the road to a steady music career began to look more like a dea

politics

A Fresh Look at the Book and Essay of a Church Leader

July 11, 2026

President Dallin H. Oaks began writing the opening for his new book, “Learning the Great Fundamentals, ” on September 21 while he was still the first counselor in the First Presidency. Six days later, President Russell M. Nelson passed away and Oaks became the 18th president of The Church of Jesus C

weather

Fog Alert in the Midwest

July 11, 2026

A thick blanket of fog is covering parts of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and the far southeast corner of South Dakota this morning. The cloud of mist can cut visibility down to about a half mile in some spots, making roads hard to see. Drivers should expect conditions to clear up by 9 a

education

A Look at the Dollars Spent in Davenport Schools

July 11, 2026

The numbers from the latest school budget show where money is flowing each year. Supplies for art, science and music cost tens of thousands, while the biggest expenses are for building upkeep and utilities. Local businesses and contractors also bring in sizable payments, from heating companies to pr