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Why Pennsylvania Wants Kids to Pick Up the Pen Again

June 27, 2025

In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with

health

How Brainpower and Schooling Affect Mental Health

June 26, 2025

A big study looked at how smart someone is and how much school they had affects their mental health later in life. Researchers gathered data from over 272, 000 Norwegian men. When these men were around 18, they took intelligence tests. Then, when they were between 36 and 40, the researchers checked

education

California's Transgender Sports Policy Under Fire

June 26, 2025

The federal government has accused California of breaking a key civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to join girls' sports teams. This is part of a bigger push by the current administration to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the country. The Education Dep

crime

A Student's Dark Secret: A Life Sentence for Repeated Crimes

June 26, 2025

A former PhD student has been given a life sentence for a series of serious crimes. Zhenhao Zou, now 28, was found guilty of raping 10 women in both the UK and China. The judge decided he must spend at least 24 years in prison before he can even ask for release. Zou's crimes were shocking. He used

politics

Fair Play or Foul? The Debate Over Trans Athletes in California

June 26, 2025

California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th

politics

California in a Tight Spot Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

June 26, 2025

California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started w

education

MIT Faces Legal Action Over Campus Antisemitism

June 26, 2025

A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student,

technology

Mind Over Matter: The Promise and Peril of Brain Tech

June 26, 2025

People are talking about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a lot lately. These gadgets let users control devices just by thinking about it. For some, this sounds like a dream come true. For others, it's a bit of a nightmare. A closer look at public opinions over the last decade shows a mix of excite

health

What Hand Surgery Patients Wish They Knew Before Going Home

June 25, 2025

In Turkey, a study was done to figure out what hand surgery patients need to know before they leave the hospital. The goal was to help them recover better at home. The focus was on people who had surgery and could go home the same day. Hand surgery can be scary, and knowing what to do after is impo

education

How Kids' Puzzles Can Be Both Fun and Smart

June 25, 2025

The world of toys is always changing, especially when it comes to things that help kids learn. One type of toy that's getting a lot of attention is 3D jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles aren't just about putting pieces together; they can also teach kids about different places and cultures. A recent study