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Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

March 4, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

education

Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

March 4, 2026

DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

crime

Chicago’s Arrests and Opioid Crisis: Do They Help or Push People Away?

March 4, 2026

The study looks at how police actions, especially arrests for opioid use, might affect overdose rates in Chicago. It asks whether stopping people in one area moves the problem to nearby neighborhoods or stops it altogether. Researchers map where arrests happen and compare those spots with overdos

celebrities

Exciting New Cast for the Next Exorcist Film

March 4, 2026

A fresh horror film about demons is set to hit theaters in 2027. The director, Mike Flanagan, is writing and producing the story. He wants to give a new twist to the classic possession tale, not just remake it. The film stars several big names. Scarlett Johansson plays a mother who faces a

entertainment

Sinners Scores Record Seven Wins at 2026 Dorian Awards

March 4, 2026

The 2026 Dorian Film Awards saw a dominant performance by the film Sinners, which captured seven top prizes and set a new record for the event. Ryan Coogler, who directed and wrote the movie, earned both Best Film and Director of the Year honors, while his screenplay also took home the Screenplay

entertainment

A New Beat in Manhattan: Control Resonant’s Action‑RPG Twist

March 4, 2026

Control Resonant moves away from its predecessor’s isolated vibe and opens up a larger, zone‑based Manhattan that feels more like a playground for action fans. The game shifts from a solitary investigation inside the Oldest House to a sprawling city split into distinct districts, giving players v

education

Choosing Kids: How Early Schooling Shapes Family Plans

March 4, 2026

People often wonder why families decide to have fewer children in modern times. One factor that has gained attention is the timing of a child’s first school year, especially in China where kindergarten enrollment patterns are closely watched. Research shows that when parents plan to start a child

science

Bright Copper Nano‑Lights Boost Tiny Lab Tests

March 4, 2026

Copper nanoparticles that glow in the dark are being tweaked so they shine brighter and last longer inside tiny point‑of‑care test kits. Scientists are using two tricks: covering the particles with a protective polymer (polyacrylic acid) and letting them clump together when special metal ions are ad

business

South Africa’s Business Mood Gets a Lift, But the Middle East Still Worries

March 4, 2026

A new survey shows that business confidence in South Africa jumped 3 points during the first quarter of this year, reaching its highest level since 2015 (excluding the COVID recovery). The rise is linked to a steady government, friendly interest rates and a stronger rand against the dollar. Yet m

politics

Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t