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Alaska’s Court Battle Over a New Charter School

June 21, 2026

The acting attorney general has taken the Fairbanks district to Alaska’s highest court, demanding that it open a charter school that the district had previously turned down. This move follows a recent judge’s refusal to force the district to start the school, citing lack of immediate harm and financ

education

Cheating in the Age of AI: A New Game for Students and Teachers

June 21, 2026

In recent months, videos on TikTok and YouTube have shown how students can use “humanizers” and “autotypers” to make AI‑generated work look like it was written by a person. These tools rewrite text so it sounds less mechanical and add fake typos or slow typing patterns, tricks that help students sli

health

Sexual Violence in Ethiopia’s Conflicts: Numbers and Risk Factors

June 21, 2026

The problem of sexual abuse during fighting is a serious violation of rights and a public health crisis. Researchers examined data from all studies across Ethiopia to estimate how common this violence is and what makes it more likely. Eight separate investigations, covering 10, 119 women and girls,

sports

Top 20 Spring Sports Rankings Reveal Big Upsets and Dominant Wins

June 21, 2026

The spring sports season ended with a mix of expected leaders and surprising challengers. At the top, Taunton kept its lead all season, winning six straight Division 1 titles and never losing a state game. Their offense was powerful, scoring 58 runs in the playoffs while only allowing one. Jo

sports

Eagles Must Skip the Risky Texas Tech QB

June 21, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a dilemma: should they pursue Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback who has stirred controversy? The player’s history of gambling and NCAA bans makes him a questionable choice. Even if the team could secure him in the supplemental draft, the cost might

politics

Living Free: Why Pride Flags Mean More Than Color

June 21, 2026

In a small New England town, a rainbow flag rises over the sea and people gather to celebrate. For some, like a Maine resident who grew up in rural Missouri, the sight of that flag feels both nostalgic and hopeful. Back in the 1980s and ’90s, calling someone “gay” was a slap on the wrist. T

opinion

Alaska’s Health‑Care Cost Puzzle

June 21, 2026

Health care costs in Alaska are among the highest in the nation, and they shape daily choices for families and employers alike. Recent data from state labor officials shows that Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks consistently top the list of urban centers with the most expensive medical expenses for 15

education

The Day a Small Town’s Coffee Shop Became a Hotspot for Climate Debate

June 21, 2026

A quiet café in the heart of a rural community turned into an unexpected stage for global issues. When a local farmer named Maya shared her experience with drought, the conversation shifted from pastries to planet‑wide patterns. The owner invited a climate scientist, and the line of customers grew a

technology

Wyoming’s New Digital Dollar: A State‑Run Stablecoin

June 21, 2026

Wyoming, a state where cattle outnumber people and rodeos rule the weekend, has taken an unexpected leap into the digital age. In January, it launched its own stablecoin – a digital token that keeps its value steady at one US dollar. The idea is simple: let residents buy everyday goods with the toke

crypto

Bitcoin Survives Japan’s Rate Hike, But Washington Tests the Market

June 21, 2026

Japan raised its interest rate to 1 % on June 16, the highest level since 1995. The move marked a key step in the country’s long‑term effort to end decades of cheap money. Historically, every rate hike by Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda had triggered a sharp fall in Bitcoin’s price, sometimes wipi