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School policies under scrutiny as federal review questions fairness in girls' sports and facilities

June 25, 2026

Federal officials have launched an examination into how three large Maryland school districts handle students’ access to gender-separated programs and spaces. The investigation centers on whether local policies follow rules meant to protect girls’ participation in school sports and safe access to lo

health

Money and Ebola: How the U. S. Plans to Spend Over a Billion Dollars to Keep the Virus Away

June 25, 2026

The U. S. government wants to ask Congress for over $1. 4 billion to fight the growing Ebola outbreak. This money isn’t just for one thing—it would cover many different needs, like helping Americans who might have been exposed to the virus. Part of the funds, around $800 million, would go toward set

science

Sun’s Flares and Earth’s Sudden Weather Shifts

June 25, 2026

Scientists have found that big bursts from the Sun don’t just light up the sky—they can shake up Earth’s weather in a matter of hours. While the Sun’s slow 11-year cycle has been linked to long-term climate shifts for decades, new research shows that sudden solar storms can flip weather patterns alm

environment

Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

politics

County faces big budget hit after local leader steps down

June 25, 2026

Albemarle County could lose a small fortune because one of its key financial managers just quit. The departure of this official may drain hundreds of thousands from school budgets that were already tight. Local leaders now have to scramble to plug the gap before the next school year starts. This ki

crime

World Cup visitors flood Atlanta, but crime levels surprisingly drop

June 25, 2026

Atlanta became a soccer hotspot when the FIFA World Cup kicked off, drawing half a million fans into the city. Despite the massive crowds and global spotlight, something unexpected happened: crime rates actually fell during the tournament’s first week. Most surprising? This happened in the middle of

crime

How New York is making it easier for sexual assault survivors to come forward

June 25, 2026

New York has seen a rise in sexual assault survivors speaking up, not because attacks are increasing, but because the city is making it safer for them to do so. A key reason? A legal update in 2024 that broadened what counts as rape. Before, proving penetration was often required—now, the law recogn

finance

Tech Dividends: Not All Sectors Grow Fast, Some Just Hand Cash Back

June 25, 2026

Tech stocks usually grab headlines for explosive growth, not steady payouts. But some companies buck this trend, offering dividends while still investing in AI, cloud computing, and other cutting-edge areas. This isn’t the norm—many tech firms prefer to reinvest profits for expansion rather than sha

business

Power Play in Africa: How a Solar Startup is Lighting Up Rural Homes

June 25, 2026

A company lighting up remote villages in Africa just got a major cash boost. WeLight, already the continent’s top solar mini-grid provider, recently sold a stake to the International Finance Corp. to fund its push into Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move comes after raising €27 mi