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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

School workers face tough choices as budget cuts loom in Maryland district

Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

How Credit Card Rewards Help Families and Small Businesses

Running a small business and raising kids means every dollar counts. Credit card rewards have become a smart way for families to stretch their budgets, especially when travel costs keep rising. A Colorado mom explains how she uses these rewards to fund family trips and business expenses. But a new b

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A long-lasting backup for your fridge during power cuts

Power cuts can catch you off guard, leaving your fridge useless and food spoiling fast. Keeping appliances running during blackouts usually means bulky generators or expensive setups. A new device called the Solix S2000 aims to make this easier, promising up to 35 hours of continuous power for a fri

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

A Tiny Device with Big Potential for Heart Health Checks

Doctors may soon have a new tool to spot heart attack risks faster. A small ECG device, about the size of a credit card, could help predict heart attacks before symptoms get serious. In a study, researchers tested it on 184 patients with chest pain. The device, used with an algorithm, correctly iden

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

A New Wave in Cheap Mobile Plans

A company linked to Andrew Yang just bought a mobile service that runs on crypto. Helium Mobile, which once gave away free plans, now belongs to Noble Mobile. Both companies want to sell cheap phone plans to challenge big carriers like Verizon and AT&T. Frank Mong, who helps run Helium Mobile, said

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims

Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Lebanon after UNIFIL: What comes next for peacekeeping?

The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Chicago Bears face big choice on backup QB Tyson Bagent

The Bears have Caleb Williams taking snaps under center right now, which solves a lot of problems. He’s been on the field since joining the league and hasn’t missed a game yet. When the QB stays upright, teams win more often—just look at what happened to Washington last year when their starter spent

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

Minnie Bruce Pratt: Influences and Impact Beyond Her Time

Minnie Bruce Pratt left a lasting mark on literature and social movements from 1946 until her passing in 2023. Though often remembered for her writing, her influence stretched further—into classrooms, activist circles, and public discussions about identity and justice. A special collection of work r

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How Safe Are Your Medicines? The Changing Face of Drug Safety Checks

For 25 years, experts have gathered to discuss how to keep medicines safe. At the latest meeting, they focused on progress in pharmacovigilance—the science of tracking medicine side effects. Over time, this practice has moved from paper reports to high-tech digital systems. Yet challenges remain, es

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