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Montana Schools Face a Bigger Problem Than the New Pay Law

June 23, 2026

Montana’s new teacher‑pay plan helped raise salaries for fresh hires, but it did not fix the deeper budget issue. The state has long under‑funded public schools, especially when student numbers drop. Most of the money still comes from enrollment counts, even though many costs stay the same or

finance

Swiss Bank Rules Need a Stronger Capital Grip

June 23, 2026

The Swiss finance minister said that banks, especially UBS, must have solid capital rules. She pointed out that UBS is now the only global bank in Switzerland after buying Credit Suisse last year. The minister wants these rules to cover all parts of the bank, including its U. S. subsidiaries. At a

sports

Sooner Wins When OU's Big Game Hits a Wall

June 23, 2026

When the University of Oklahoma was riding high after an impressive run in the College World Series, fans expected a smooth finish. Instead, the momentum shifted unexpectedly to their rivals from Oklahoma State. The turning point came in a critical match where Oklahoma's defense faltered, allowing t

science

Mars Helicopters: A Bold Idea That Might Hurt Science

June 23, 2026

NASA plans a fleet of three helicopters, called SkyFall, to fly in Mars’ thin air from a nuclear‑powered ship. The idea is flashy: the craft would drop into the atmosphere, open parachutes and launch the choppers mid‑flight. The mission would bring cameras, weather sensors and a small radar to st

science

Largest Superyacht Turns Into Ocean Research Hub

June 23, 2026

A new 639‑foot vessel, now the biggest superyacht on the planet, is set to leave Brazil next year for a decade‑long science mission that will cross the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. The ship, named REV Ocean, is not just a luxury cruiser; it carries state‑of‑the‑art labs, a submarine garage, an o

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

health

Cost‑Smart Paths for PCOS Fertility

June 23, 2026

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges getting pregnant. Fertility clinics have several options, but which one saves money while still helping? One promising route is “in‑vitro maturation” (IVM), where eggs are matured outside the body before fertilisation. Clinics th

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

health

Deep Learning Helps Spot Dense Breast Tissue in X‑Ray Images

June 23, 2026

MammoDenseSegNet is a new computer program that looks at breast X‑ray pictures, called mammograms, to find the parts of the breast that are very dense. Dense tissue is a sign that a woman might be at higher risk for cancer, so doctors need to see exactly how much of it is there. The job is hard b

sports

From Center to Hall of Fame: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

June 23, 2026

Todd McClure’s story starts in a high‑school gym where a coach, Randy Blanchard, shifted him from tight end to center for one practice. That decision sparked a path that led McClure to become an All‑America player at LSU and a 14‑year veteran in the NFL. The move was not just a positional change;