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With School Absences Under the Microscope, Parents Rethink the Sick Note

Schools are tightening the rules on sick days. Here's what parents should know about excused absences, doctor's notes for school and when kids can return.

inkl · 7h ago

Women Are Better Armed Than Ever

The technology of self-defense is more widely distributed than in the past.

Reason · Oct 2

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold

Three-year bachelor’s degrees are expanding across the US as colleges seek to cut education costs and help students enter the workforce faster. However, critics warn reduced-credit degrees could face challenges with employer recognition, graduate-school admissions and professional licensing requirements.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in December 2026: What 7.6 Million Enrollees Need to Know Now

Medicaid work requirements hit their December 2026 deadline. RAND projects 7.6 million could lose coverage. What every enrollee needs to know and do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 16

1 in 5 American adolescents have gone to an AI chatbot for mental health guidance

Nearly 43 percent of adolescents said they used artificial intelligence monthly for advice. Researchers also found that many do not tell anyone they’re consulting AI

The Independent UK · Jun 2

'Some of the cracks had penetrated through': Chinese astronauts reveal new details about spacecraft that 'stranded' them in space last year

Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency.

Space · Feb 24

Maduro’s gone — But is Venezuela witnessing a new 'Don'?

Venezuela is in a new political phase after President Nicolas Maduro's removal. Delcy Rodriguez now leads an interim administration. Diplomatic ties with Washington are restoring. The oil sector is opening to private operators. Hundreds of detainees have been released. However, the security apparatus remains. Elections are not yet announced. Key…

The Times of India · Feb 16

A Scary Emerging AI Threat

An emerging public health issue caused by artificial intelligence poses a new national security threat. Expect AI-induced psychosis to gain far more attention.

Kiplinger · Feb 12

Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show

Investigative reports into a series of high-profile Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal the operation's toll on ships and personnel

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

A biotech company is beginning trials for a fentanyl vaccine. The CEO says it ‘could completely change’ how overdoses are treated

Human trials are scheduled to begin in the Netherlands early next year

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025