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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Oil Routes, Alliances and the New Middle‑East Tension

Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Nebius Gains as Meta Expands AI Partnership

Nebius sees a boost after it announces a new, larger collaboration with Meta to build artificial‑intelligence systems. The deal gives the company more access to Meta’s cloud and data tools, which could help Nebius grow its AI offerings faster. The agreement is part of Meta’s plan to spread its AI

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

FCC Chair Threats to Revise Broadcast Licenses Amid Iran Conflict Discourse

The Federal Communications Commission, led by chair Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to news outlets that it considers to be spreading false information about the Iran conflict. Carr’s message states that broadcasters who continue to present what he calls “hoaxes and distortions” risk losing

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

NOVA: Turning Data into Better Therapy Choices

The idea that therapy can be tailored exactly to each person is growing. Researchers call this Precision Mental Health, or PMH. It takes the proven practice of Evidence‑Based Practice and adds two new tools: regular, detailed measurements of a client’s progress, and computer models that predict whic

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Sales Teams: How Agentic AI Is Changing the Game

Agentic AI is a new kind of artificial intelligence that can think, plan, and act on its own. It promises to change the way sales work in ways that are hard to imagine today. Rather than having people do all the legwork—searching for prospects, writing emails, logging calls, and predicting revenu

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Silicon Light Boosts AI Networks and Stock Gains

Tower Semiconductor has teamed up with Oriole Networks to bring faster optical switching to AI systems. The new partnership will make it easier to launch nanosecond‑speed light circuits, cutting the delay that AI applications often face. The move comes as experts predict the AI networking market wil

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Russia Rejects Claim That Trump Is Losing Interest in Ukraine Talks

The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Patriots Player Explores Hollywood Dreams

A young linebacker from New England recently took a break from football to visit Hollywood. He joined the NFL Career Tour, which lets players meet people in different industries. The tour took him to Paramount Studios and a film company called Hidden Empire. He saw how movies are made on a

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