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Bridges Program Expands to Help Young Learners

July 24, 2026

Pittsburgh schools are adding a new support program for kids in kindergarten through second grade. The program, called Bridges, will start this fall at Weil PreK‑5 in the Hill District. It offers full‑time emotional support and special education services. The district’s board approved the move unan

health

Maximizing Health: A Balanced View

July 24, 2026

The buzz around “maxxing”—boosting sleep, diet or fertility to the extreme—has spread through social media. It started in gaming where players tweak character stats, then moved to online fitness circles and even fringe groups. Now many influencers push ideas like drinking cherry juice for better s

entertainment

Emmy Schedule Shake‑Up: What It Means for Actors and Crew

July 24, 2026

The Emmy Awards are getting a new timetable. Last week the TV Academy’s Board decided to move five categories – writing for a variety show, supporting roles in limited series or movies, and directing and writing for those same formats – from the late‑night “Creative Arts” show to earlier dates. The

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

health

Health Services in War: What Happened to HIV Care in Mekelle

July 24, 2026

The fight that started in Tigray has made it harder for people to get the help they need, especially those living with HIV. In Mekelle, the city’s hospitals and clinics have struggled to keep up with routine testing, treatment and follow‑up visits. Researchers wanted to see exactly how the war

technology

Choosing the Right Base for Proxmox Containers: Ubuntu or Debian?

July 24, 2026

When you create a new LXC in Proxmox, the first question is which Linux distribution to use. Many people recommend Debian because Proxmox itself runs on it, so the container’s user space feels very familiar. However, Ubuntu LTS is often the better choice for most setups. Ubuntu LTS pulls in a large

business

Procurement Gets a Make‑over: Why Buying is Now Strategic

July 24, 2026

In today’s fast‑moving markets, companies are rethinking how they buy goods and services. The old view of procurement as a simple clerical job is fading, replaced by a role that shapes cost, risk and growth. The shift starts with smarter use of technology. Digital tools—like automated workflows,

politics

Tax Hikes and Debt: How Much Can They Really Save?

July 24, 2026

The United States has just announced new import taxes on 60 countries, claiming that these nations use forced labor in their factories. The tariffs will range from 10% to 12. 5%, depending on the country, and they are meant to replace earlier temporary duties that were struck down by the courts. The

technology

AI Is Changing Jobs, But People Still Hold the Power

July 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence is now a helper in almost every job, from writing reports to drawing pictures. But whether it makes life better or worse depends on what people decide to do with it, not just on the technology itself. In the past, new inventions like novels, radio and TV sparked worry that

politics

Money, War, and Michigan: A Senate Battle in the Shadows

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate race in Michigan is shaping up to be more than a simple left‑vs‑center fight. It has become a proxy for how much influence outside groups can wield over a state’s politics. The two candidates are Abdul El‑Sayed, a former public health official who supports progressive policies li