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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

The Quiet Shift on the Supreme Court Bench

A president who wants to keep his court solid has told reporters that he hopes the two oldest justices, Alito and Thomas, will stay on for many more years. The comment came after they joined a dissent against the court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff plan. Neither justice has spok

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Estonia Says Child Social‑Media Bans Won’t Fix Things

Estonia stands alone in the EU, refusing to ban kids from social media. The country’s education minister argued that blocking platforms won’t solve the real issues, and warned children will always find a way to access them. Research shows that too much time online can lead to depression, anxie

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Summer Days That Keep Kids Growing

The heat is coming, and many families look forward to trips, playtime, and a break from school. But for young children, the pause in classroom life can shake up routines that give them security and readiness to learn. Community Education steps in with a mix of programs that keep kids active, healthy

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Healthy Habits for Latino Teens: A New Family Program

Latino kids in the U. S. face higher obesity rates than other groups, and a new program seeks to change that by meeting families where they are. The plan builds on the idea that people learn best when they see role models and get hands‑on practice, a concept known as Social Cognitive Theory. The cre

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Flower‑filled Highway Tunnel Turns Community Hub

The tunnel beneath the highway near North Forest Glen Drive has become a local landmark thanks to a mural that feels like a living garden. A former elementary art teacher, who grew up in the nearby Sauganash area, stepped forward when the Forest Glen Community Club asked for ideas. He sent in four c

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Weight and Smiles: How Body Size Affects Dental Happiness

The research looked at how feeling good about one’s mouth changes when someone is overweight or not. Researchers compared two groups: people who are obese and those with a normal weight. They measured how each group talked about their dental comfort, pain, and overall enjoyment of eating or talking.

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Tyrrell Hatton’s Money Story: From Green to Gold

Tyrrell Hatton shows how hard work on the golf course can turn into real wealth. He has won more than 50 million dollars in prize money from the PGA Tour, European Tour and a newer circuit called LIV Golf. The big jump came when he signed a contract in 2024 that could earn him up to 67 million dol

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

Artemis II Returns: Where, When and How to Watch

The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

A Strong El Niño Could Shake Weather Around the World

Scientists say a very powerful El Niño might hit this year, possibly the most intense in ten years. NOAA reports a one‑in‑four chance of an exceptionally strong event and a fifty‑percent chance of a strong one, with sea surface temperatures rising at least 1. 5 °C above normal. El Niño is a natura

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