Some SC schools ban teachers from giving zeroes; lawmakers want to end that

Some South Carolina lawmakers have school districts’ grade floor policies in their sights, fueled by concern that the minimum grades lets students coast through their classes.

AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards

Adobe’s artificial intelligence generated sexualized images in response to prompts for a 4th grade book project. The incident coincided with the release of new state guidelines to prevent harmful ...
The Associated Press

A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli's ear. “This squeaking sound ...
North Platte Telegraph

First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The Health Science Education Center II will open to its first class of medical students in fall 2026, and for the first time, UNMC will educate future physicians in rural ...

Lincoln East Beltway could move faster under new state authority. Here's why.

Nebraska will take over environmental reviews for federally funded highway projects. Supporters say it could speed the Lincoln East Beltway. Critics warn of weaker oversight.

Explained: What is America's 'Tech Corps' initiative that was announced at India AI Impact Summit 2026

At the India AI Impact Summit last week, US President Donald Trump’s technology and science adviser Michael Kratsios announced the “Tech Corps” initia.