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Hidden Meetings, Public Scrutiny: A Texas DA in the Hot Seat

March 22, 2026

The case that began with a 2020 protest in Austin is now stirring deeper questions about how prosecutors work. A district attorney, who won his position after a campaign promising to target police misconduct, faces pressure from local law‑enforcement groups to step down. The controversy centers on a

science

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

March 22, 2026

Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne

politics

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

politics

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

March 22, 2026

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

entertainment

Warner‑Bros and Paramount Merge, CBS Radio Goes Quiet

March 22, 2026

The big media deal between Warner‑Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance is moving forward, but it still needs government approval. During the early stages of the merger, CBS News Radio is being shut down as part of a broader cutback plan that Paramount is carrying out. About six percent of CBS

politics

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million

March 22, 2026

The city council is set to meet again on March 23 to decide whether to issue a $2. 6 million bond that would buy new firefighter turnout gear free of PFAS chemicals. The current equipment has tested positive for these substances, which are linked to health risks such as certain cancers. Some council

politics

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

March 22, 2026

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

health

Covid’s Hidden Lessons: What We Learned and Forgot

March 22, 2026

The pandemic’s most devastating moments unfolded behind closed hospital doors, where patients fought for breath on machines while loved ones waited outside. Those quiet scenes were rarely captured by the media, so many people only saw the pandemic through indirect signs—empty streets with ambulances

sports

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

March 21, 2026

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

crypto

Crypto Wallets Get a New Power‑Play: How Software Is Now the Gatekeeper to Regulated Markets

March 21, 2026

A recent decision by a U. S. regulator has changed the way crypto wallets can interact with regulated financial products. The ruling says that a wallet app does not need to become a full broker or clearing house in order to let users trade futures, options and other derivatives. Instead, the app can

Hidden Meetings, Public Scrutiny: A Texas DA in the Hot Seat

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

Warner‑Bros and Paramount Merge, CBS Radio Goes Quiet

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

Covid’s Hidden Lessons: What We Learned and Forgot

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

Crypto Wallets Get a New Power‑Play: How Software Is Now the Gatekeeper to Regulated Markets

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million