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Retro Tech Make‑Ups: 60s Style for Modern Gadgets

June 24, 2026

Mid‑century modern design still feels fresh today. It grew popular in the 1960s and is known for simple lines, clean shapes, and a focus on how things work. Because of this timeless look, many new products now try to echo that era. A 3‑D printer lets you bring old‑school style into everyday t

education

Screen Time Limits Roll Out for LA Schools

June 24, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District has decided to cut back on the amount of time kids spend using devices in class. The new rules say that students who are younger than second grade cannot use screens at all while in school. The decision builds on a ban that stopped cell phones last year and

politics

School Choice: Why Some Politicians Push Back

June 24, 2026

Education in the U. S. has long been a battleground for ideas about how best to serve children. One idea that keeps popping up is “school choice. ” This means parents can use public money to send their kids to private or charter schools, or even home‑school. In many states, the numbers show that kid

politics

Education Probe Targets Maryland School Rules on Transgender Students

June 24, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun investigations into three Maryland school districts—Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County—and the state education agency. The inquiry follows complaints that local policies may violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex‑based discrimination in

health

Nurses Needed: University Tour Tackles Georgia Shortage

June 24, 2026

Augusta University’s leader, Russell Keen, is on a road trip through northern Georgia. His goal is to talk with former students, supporters and future applicants about the school’s plans. The trip starts in Athens and will stop in cities like Dalton and the Classic City. Keen says Georgia f

technology

Colonial Williamsburg Goes Digital: A New Virtual Experience

June 24, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg has teamed up with Google to launch a fresh online platform that lets people explore the historic area from their computers or phones. The new site lives on Google Arts & Culture and features 60 short stories that illustrate everyday life in the 1700s, along with projects that

politics

Schools vs. Speech: A New Debate on Classroom Voice

June 24, 2026

Public schools are a mix of cultures, beliefs, and ideas. Every student brings their own background to the classroom. The big question is how these schools can stay welcoming for everyone, no matter what they believe. A recent suggestion from Justice Samuel Alito has people talking again about a 19

sports

Helping Young Peruvians Kick Off a Brighter Future

June 24, 2026

WePlay, an online gaming community, has given US$5, 000 to a local charity called Sinkum Unchis in Peru. The money will help teach football skills and run sports classes in schools that speak Quechua, a native language. Sinkum Unchis was started in 2021 to grow the sport among Quechua‑speaking

weather

Heatwave Hits France: Power Outages Leave Thousands in the Sun

June 24, 2026

A sudden surge of heat has turned northern France into a furnace, leaving many families without electricity as the power grid struggles to cope. The outages began after a transformer malfunction, prompting authorities to deploy generators especially to protect hospitals and nursing homes. The incide

health

Big Grants Boost New Ways to Save Babies and Fight Overdoses

June 24, 2026

The University of California, San Diego has just secured two sizeable research awards that together amount to $16 million. One grant comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a federal program that looks to speed up life‑changing medical inventions. It will fund a team led by elec