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Medical Students, Sleep Problems: A Quiet Crisis

July 10, 2026

Undergraduate medical students often know the textbook signs of obstructive sleep apnoea, yet many ignore their own red flags. They may snore, feel tired during the day, or notice pauses in breathing at night but choose to overlook these clues. The result is a slow march toward untreated sleep disor

politics

Schools Must Follow Anti‑Discrimination Rules When They Get State Money

July 10, 2026

Private religious schools that receive public money must obey Maine’s anti‑discrimination laws, a federal appeals court decided. The decision followed two schools – Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn and Bangor Christian Schools run by Crosspoint Church – asking for a break from the Maine Human Rights

religion

Women with Disabilities Find Hope in Mhondoro-Ngezi Church

July 10, 2026

In a small town called Mhondoro‑Ngezi, a local Baptist church is turning heads by supporting women and girls who have disabilities. The community has long felt the weight of two kinds of bias: gender and disability. Women often face a society that limits their choices, and when they also live with

politics

Two Teens End Fight Over School Sports After Supreme Court Decision

July 10, 2026

The story begins with two young girls who stepped up against a federal order that barred transgender athletes from women’s sports. They filed suit in New Hampshire, hoping to keep their spots on school teams. A judge had helped them play while the case went forward, but a new Supreme Court ruling on

entertainment

A New Frontier in Storytelling: Arctic Pianos and Life’s Ups & Downs

July 10, 2026

Shaw grew up in the wilds of Alaska and Montana, two places that rely heavily on nature for their economies. These early experiences shape her writing, especially her first book, “The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. ” The novel is set in a future where the Arctic becomes a last refuge for settler

education

Back‑to‑School Prep: Start Your Kid’s Health Checkups Now

July 10, 2026

The summer break is the perfect moment for parents to arrange their children’s health appointments before school starts. A pediatric specialist recommends scheduling both routine physicals and sports exams early in the season, so there is no rush when school day approaches. She points out that clini

business

Disney Loses Tax Battle, Big Savings for School Budgets

July 10, 2026

Disney World fought another property tax case against the Orange County appraiser and won again. This time the focus was on the Art of Animation Resort, a hotel inside the park. The company argued that the appraiser had overvalued the property each year from 2015 to 2018. The court agreed a

education

Back‑to‑School Fair Brings Fun, Resources and Free Supplies to Flint

July 10, 2026

Flint’s north side will host a free community fair this Saturday from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Berston Field House, 3300 N. Saginaw St. Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County and Friends of Berston have teamed up to offer families a chance to meet local groups that can help with safety, health and e

politics

California Boosts Special Education Funds

July 10, 2026

California’s governor has signed a bill that will pour $2. 4 billion into special‑education programs statewide. Every school district should see an increase in how much money each student receives for specialized services. The new money joins a larger $151 billion pledge that the governor promised f

politics

Helping Young Voters Find Their Voice

July 10, 2026

In Illinois, a new student is turning the confusing world of elections into simple steps for her peers. Isabella Taylor, a recent high‑school graduate from Chicago, started studying political science at a community college and realized how hard it is for people in her age group to pick the right can