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Google Pixel teases ‘exclusive’ new model, and we might already know what it is
We’re not due for any new Google Pixel phones in the near future, but a surprise teaser has just dropped...
Songlin Fei receives McCoy Award for groundbreaking research in digital forestry
Songlin Fei will receive Purdue’s 2025 Herbert Newby McCoy Award for advances in digital forestry — using AI, remote sensing and computation to transform forest sustainability.
Laura Murray-Kolb receives Aday Award for exceptional global contributions to maternal, child health
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Laura Murray-Kolb has been selected to receive the 2025 Lu Ann Aday Award, a recognition given annually to a Purdue University faculty member who has made a major impact in…
Popular rock band cancels, postpones tour dates due to family health crisis
If you were planning on seeing Cold on tour in the near future, you might have to wait a bit longer.
Software from tech startup Leto helps caseworkers connect clients with community resources
Leto Tech PBC has launched software developed by Purdue researchers that helps social service agencies and other organizations more efficiently connect their clients with community resources.
Ex-owner of Central NY kids’ entertainment hotspot owes nearly $1 million in taxes
Businesses across Onondaga County owe the state thousands in overdue sales taxes.
Ex-owner of Central NY kids’ entertainment hotspot owes nearly $1 million in taxes
Businesses across Onondaga County owe the state thousands in overdue sales taxes.
Tongcang Li receives Bement Award for innovative quantum research
Tongcang Li has been chosen to receive the 2025 Arden L. Bement Jr. Award. The award recognizes Purdue University faculty for recent outstanding contributions in pure and applied science and engineering.
Mother sues Delaware City Refinery for emissions impacting son, home
A mother is suing Delaware City Refinery due to a pollution incident in early 2025 that she believes impacted her child's health and life at home.
Stephen Curry drops 29 points in return from knee injury as Warriors fall to Rockets
Stephen Curry missed 27 games due to a lingering knee injury.
On plant health and embracing new plant-breeding techniques in South Africa
The major challenge currently confronting South Africa’s agriculture is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. For many farmers across the country, the most urgent tasks are both securing sufficient vaccines and rolling them out quickly in the coming months, particularly as the beef and dairy industries continue to suffer big losses. There is also pressure on sheep, goats, and other livestock to prevent the disease from spreading. As efforts to get the country through this monumental challenge continue, I believe it is important to sharpen our focus on the broader task at hand: strengthening biosecurity. This covers both animal and plant health. In recent years, we haven’t focused much on plant health, except a few times, such as when we had a goss’s wilt scare in the maize industry, a few cases of citrus black spot, or cases of sclerotinia in sunflower seeds. But the fact that South Africa managed to control the outbreaks of these particular diseases when they occurred a few years ago was due to organized agricultural and government scientific capabilities, and, most importantly, the availability of crop protection or agrochemicals necessary to address some of them. Therefore, as the animal health division in the Department of Agriculture focuses on the pressing challenge of the day, the foot-and-mouth disease, there is an opportunity for the plant health division to assess if they have all the requirements to tackle any outbreak that may occur on fruits, vegetables or crops in future. The challenge with crop diseases is that they can spread quickly and cause much more rapid damage in the field than we typically see with livestock. Therefore, speed is everything in ensuring the appropriate controls are available. I raise this as an important area, particularly given the drastic climate variation we observe across the country. The production conditions in some areas have changed noticeably over time, which may introduce new risks. The other essential part is ensuring that South Africa has access to the best crop protection technology available in the market. Many technology developers worldwide have operations in South Africa. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture, along with the Agricultural Research Council, must continuously interact with technology developers to assess the various crop protection technologies they are releasing globally and determine their suitability and need in South Africa. This will require a proactive approach from the government, unlike the current approach, in which technology developers typically approach regulators with new technologies. The government, recognising the food security risks, must take a proactive approach to ensure that South African farmers have access to the latest crop protection technologies, thereby safeguarding the country’s food security. Beyond crop protection, we must never forget that South Africa’s agriculture is key to ensuring that the country is the most food-secure country at the national level in sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is also the only African country in the top-40 global agricultural exporters, having more than doubled since 1994 on the back of the adoption of high-yielding seed cultivars. South Africa has been the only African country to adopt a bold approach to embracing science and adopting genetically engineered seeds for grains and oilseeds in the early 2000s. Since then, we have seen crop yields improve noticeably, contributing to the gains we mentioned above. But ensuring that South Africa improves further is not a given. The key lies in South African regulators’ attitudes towards new technologies. We have to maintain a progressive approach and not give in to the politics of non-food and non-scientific voices that shout on the sidelines. Food security is national security, and the government must ensure we progress, leaning on science. Therefore, the registration of high-yielding new genomic techniques is required. South Africa cannot afford to fall behind the EU, the USA, South America, and many of its competitors in global agriculture. The Department of Agriculture’s crop science division must adopt a progress-and-science-embracing approach for the good of the country. Thanks for reading AgriView! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe Share
Cooper Flagg follows up 51-point game with 45 to outduel LeBron James, send reeling Lakers to defeat
Flagg is the first rookie to post 40-point efforts in consecutive games since Allen Iverson did it five times during the 1996-97 season.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 trailer has been taken down due to 'copyright' infringement
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 announcement trailer is currently offline on YouTube due to a copyright infringement claim from an unlikely source.
With eye on long-term health, D-backs tab Kelly for 2nd rehab start
PHOENIX -- It’s not a setback, but Merrill Kelly's 2026 season debut for the D-backs has once again been pushed back. After being announced as the club’s Opening Day starter on Feb. 14 before having the proverbial rug pulled from out under him due to intercostal nerve irritation a week
OKC Thunder, FanDuel Sports Network will part ways after 2025-26 NBA regular season
The OKC Thunder will be looking for a new broadcast home after FanDuel Sports Network ceases operations at the end of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Astros Place SP Hunter Brown on 15-Day IL
Today, the Houston Astros announced they have placed SP Hunter Brown on the 15-day IL due to a right shoulder strain. Brown, now the staff ace, is 1-0 after two starts with an 0.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. He has allowed only 1 run in 10.2 IP and has struck out 17. His injury comes […]
Mulligan's restaurant in Jensen Beach is closing after 23 years in business due to high rent costs
Mulligan's in Jensen Beach is closing on Easter Sunday after 23 years. The owner cited exorbitant rent costs as the reason for the closure.
Mulligan's restaurant in Jensen Beach is closing after 23 years in business due to high rent costs
Mulligan's in Jensen Beach is closing on Easter Sunday after 23 years. The owner cited exorbitant rent costs as the reason for the closure.
The Sunday Read: Inside the Sports Science That Has the Bruins Feeling Their Best
The NHL has been playing through a condensed schedule this season due to the Olympics
The Sunday Read: Inside the Sports Science That Has the Bruins Feeling Their Best
The NHL has been playing through a condensed schedule this season due to the Olympics
Plans for Jersey's wealthy to pay UK health costs axed
Jersey's health minister said it is due to "the amount of angst" the proposals had caused.
Commanders to host USC star ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Commanders continue doing their due diligence on wide receivers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chinese Scientists Bioengineering Plants With Firefly Genes to Glow, in Effort to Light Cities at Night
Night lighting may be due for a plant-based glow-up.
Some Essentia Health clinics impacted due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather, the following Essentia Health clinics are closed or have a delayed opening today, Saturday, April 4.
University of Kansas Health System to discontinue pediatric intensive care services
The University of Kansas Health System will discontinue pediatric intensive care services due to low patient numbers and demand for beds by other populations.
New Purdue center looks to grow cognitive science across campus
Faculty speakers at Purdue’s Interdisciplinary Conference in Cognitive Science said the university’s new Cognition, Agency, and Intelligence Center aims to connect philosophy, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary research.
Zach Bryan 'forced' to cancel Oklahoma show over safety concerns
Zach Bryan says he was forced by his team to cancel his Tulsa concert due to dangerous weather, sparking mixed reactions from fans and fellow artists.
Oregon health officials warn measles cases could continue to rise
According to the Oregon Health Authority, the majority of those cases are due to people being unvaccinated or having an unknown vaccination status.
New Apple TV Waiting for Siri: Here's What's Coming When It Launches
We're long overdue for an Apple TV update, and there have been rumors about an imminent refresh since late last year. It's now sounding like we're not going to get a new version for several months because of Siri delays. If you're holding out for a new model, here's a recap on what to expect when it eventually comes out so you can decide whether to continue to wait, or buy now. Design Apple TV design updates are few and far between, and that's not changing in 2026.
Wisconsin, Minnesota volleyball cancel spring match due to 'health and safety'
The Wisconsin-Minnesota spring volleyball match was canceled as a 'precaution for the team's health and safety.'
Wisconsin, Minnesota volleyball cancel spring match due to 'health and safety'
The Wisconsin-Minnesota spring volleyball match was canceled as a 'precaution for the team's health and safety.'
Don't gift children chicks, ducklings for Easter. Here's why
Oregon health officials warn against gifting live poultry for Easter due to Salmonella risk, especially for young children.
Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed
Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:
Xiaomi reveals how much smartphone costs have actually risen due to the DRAM crisis
For the first time, Xiaomi has commented specifically on the impact of the DRAM crisis, revealing the extent to which the rising costs of RAM and flash memory are affecting the production costs of a smartphone.
Gmail finally makes major change users are thrilled about: ‘Long, long, long overdue’
Some people won't be able to change their Gmail, according to the Google Help Center.
Street Fighter 6 DLC character Ingrid teaser trailer
Capcom has released the teaser trailer for Street Fighter 6 downloadable content character Ingrid, who is due out in late spring.
Exclusive: Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S. Gulf's most promising sites, three sources with knowledge of the process said, as interest in North American energy prospects rises due to the Middle East conflict.
Phil Mickelson Drops Out of Masters Due to a 'Personal Health Matter' in His Family
Phil Mickelson announced that he will no longer be competing in the 2026 Masters Tournament next week, citing a "personal health matter" in his family in a statement released on Thursday, April 2.
Flutter Entertainment NYSE FLUT Valuation Check After FanDuel Predicts Optimism And Favorable Sportsbook Results
Board change and what it might mean for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has drawn fresh attention after two separate developments: a boardroom change in its compensation leadership and renewed focus on how its US-facing operations respond to recent betting trends. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. Despite fresh interest around FanDuel Predicts and sportsbook profitability when favorites lose, Flutter Entertainment’s share price has faced...
Health Alert Issued for Chicken Nuggets Due to Lead
A nationwide alert was issued for specific frozen chicken nuggets after tests detected lead levels above federal guidance, raising concerns for both children and adults
Phil Mickelson pulls out of 2026 Masters due to 'personal health matter'
The 2026 Masters Tournament will go on without two of the biggest names in golf.
Kenosha barbershop owner sees higher prices due to tariffs
A White House spokesperson defended the President’s tariffs, saying he's use them to renegotiate trade deals and lower drug prices.
Phil Mickelson to miss 2026 Masters: Three-time champion out of field due to personal health matter
Mickelson will not be in the field at Augusta National Golf Club for just the second time since 1995
Phil Mickelson bows out of 2026 Masters due to 'personal health matter' in his family
Phil Mickelson has missed multiple LIV events this year due to a personal matter.
Phil Mickelson bows out of 2026 Masters due to a 'personal health matter' in his family
Phil Mickelson has missed multiple LIV events this year due to a personal matter.
Phil Mickelson to miss Masters due to family health matter
Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters winner, announced he will not compete in the tournament due to a family health matter.
Sheridan/Johnson County HS Spring Sports Scoreboard: March 31
All of the in-state competition is during the mid-week due to the Easter Holiday weekend. Soccer: Sheridan Girls 1 Campbell County 1 (Tie) Sheridan Boys at 3A Worland – Thursday 5pm Sheridan Girls at 3A Worland – Thursday 3pm Buffalo Boys at Powell – Thursday 6pm Buffalo Girls at Powell – Thursday 4pm Lacrosse: Sheridan […]
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
USDA issues health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging the public to check their freezers for dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.
USDA issues health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging the public to check their freezers for dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.
Public health alert issued for Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets over lead concerns
A public health alert has been issued for frozen “Great Value” dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to lead contamination concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Targeting βiii-Tubulin and the roots of science: An interview with Richard F. Ludueña
Professor Emeritus Richard F. Ludueña discusses his novel theoretical framework for cancer chemotherapy, utilising CRISPR-Cas9
Chesterfield diner closes due to family, health issues
A Chesterfield County diner has closed its doors due to personal family concerns, according to the diner.
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?
The past six months have been a windfall for Sphere Entertainment’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 82.8%, hitting $116.50 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Vivo X300 Ultra at half price: Importing from China can be worth it
Just a few days after the official Vivo X300 Ultra launch event, it is becoming increasingly clear how fans of the ultimate Zeiss camera phone can save a lot of money. Anyone primarily looking for the best camera in a phone form factor and willing to live with some day-to-day limitations as a smartphone should go for the China version. Here is an overview of current import prices and some tips for dealing with a China phone.
Eve-of-election hearing set for lawsuit to delay Surfside runoff due to Passover
Judge Lourdes Simon will weigh religious liberty claims against risks of disrupting an election already in motion.
Starcrafty strategy game Stormgate is about to lose its multiplayer modes, due to an AI company buying up Frost Giant's server provider
Stormgate's multiplayer modes are going offline soon as a result of the game's server provider being bought by an AI company, Frost Giant have announced.
Exclusive: Worries over science, new addicts stymie US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme
Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists hesitate to authorise them due to potential risks to new users, including children, three sources told Reuters.
New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues
Microsoft released an emergency update to fix the March 2026 KB5079391 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues.
King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
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Title X funding for reproductive health care could lapse due to Trump admin delays
Some clinics that rely on Title X grants to provide birth control, cancer screenings and STI testing are making contingency plans as the government appears likely to miss its deadline.
EXCLUSIVE: Eidos Montreal Cancels 7+ Year In-Development Title That Cost Hundreds of Millions
Yesterday's Eidos Montreal layoffs were due to the cancellation of Wildlands, a game that had been in development since early 2019.
Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/31/2026
Who: Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8, 86 points, 6th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16, 90 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sportsnet Detroit, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are headed to Tampa Bay to pay the Lightning on Thursday before returning […]
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office revealed she has been navigating a mental health condition.
JetBlue hikes checked bag fees, citing rising operating costs
JetBlue said it hiked fees for "optional services" like checked baggage due to "rising operating costs," as the cost of jet fuel rises.
Adult bed rails sold on Amazon recalled after 2 deaths
Adult bed rails from Vive Health recalled due to safety concerns following two deaths.
Celine Dion announces her return to the stage. She always believed she could
Celine Dion was previously sidelined from performing due to a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. Now, she’s back.
Ayaneo discontinues Snapdragon 8 Elite based Pocket FIT console due to rising costs
The Pocket FIT 8Elite was delayed for a few months and it finally started shipping - but this will likely be the last production batch due to high memory costs.
Plastic is the hidden cost of the war in Iran
Experts are warning that consumers will see a rise in prices for a variety of plastic consumer goods due to the war with Iran.
Epic's mass layoffs left a programmer with terminal brain cancer without life insurance, but Tim Sweeney says the company will "solve" the problem
A programmer with terminal brain cancer lost his life insurance due to Epic Games' mass layoffs, and Epic are now helping his family out.
Schedule Update: Hornet Baseball Moves Series Against Newman to Trusler Sports Complex
March 30, 2026 - The MIAA baseball series between Emporia State and Newman scheduled for this weekend will be moved to the Trusler Sports Complex and Turnbull Field in Emporia due to playing conditions at Newman's McCarty Field in Wichita.
4 Takeaways From Chase Elliott Outdueling Denny Hamlin At Martinsville
Chase Elliott's win at Martinsville was huge for him and for the entire Hendrick Motorsports team.
Dueling proposals aim to resolve prison health care issues
Two plans for a takeover of the Arizona Department of Corrections health care system are before a federal judge, but the state's appeal muddies the timeline.
What's next for Purdue? Longtime anomaly of continuity faces roster turnover, rebuild after loss to Arizona
Purdue has been a model of consistency in an era of college basketball where teams annually turn over entire rosters. Can they sustain success after an exodus of experienced talent?
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🚨 BREAKING: Arsenal midfielder withdraws from international duty
Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi has withdrawn from Spain international duty.Zubimendi was due to feature in La Roja's squad for the upcoming friendly against Egypt. However, the Spanish National...
Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues
If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.
Hingham Schools Eye Business Curriculum Expansion as Class Size Concerns Mount
HINGHAM - March 23, 2026 - The Hingham School Committee moved to modernize its high school offerings Monday night, reviewing a comprehensive plan to expand the “small but mighty” Business Department while simultaneously grappling with data that places Hingham as an outlier in elementary class sizes. Director of Social Studies Andy Hoey presented a two-year program review that highlighted the department’s success in community partnerships but warned that high student demand is testing current staffing limits. Meanwhile, committee Chair Jen Benham presented independent research showing Hingham is the only benchmark district with second-grade classes hitting a 25-student cap, sparking a directive for the Policy Subcommittee to review class-size standards. Editors note: South Shore News is going paid in April, subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a story. Reach out for group or organizational pricing. Subscribe The Full Story The meeting opened with a look into the future of Hingham High School’s (HHS) curriculum. Andy Hoey, who oversees the Business Department, presented the first formal program review for the department since 2009. [15:09] Hoey characterized the department as a vital elective hub that currently serves between 14% and 27% of the HHS student body in any given year. [31:31] “We are very proud of our business department here at Hingham High School... while we’re very proud of it, we are always striving to make improvements and enhancements.” [15:55] — Andy Hoey, Director of Social Studies A key highlight of the presentation was the announcement of a new AP Business with Personal Finance course launching next year, pending enrollment. [20:08] The review team found that while the program is “well-aligned” to national standards, it remains a high-school-only offering. Hoey outlined an action plan to explore “vertical articulation,” potentially introducing business or financial literacy units at the middle school level to fill a “gap” identified between fifth and eighth grade. [41:48] However, the department faces “smoke and mirrors” regarding student GPA, according to Hoey. Currently, most business courses are “unleveled” and do not count toward a student’s GPA, which survey data suggests may deter some students from enrolling. [28:15] The committee discussed the possibility of offering Honors or College Prep (CP) credit for advanced courses, such as investing or marketing, to better reflect their academic rigor. [38:27] The discussion took a sharp turn toward elementary education during an enrollment update. Superintendent Dr. Katie Roberts noted a net gain of four students mid-year, but it was Jen Benham’s “rabbit hole” data analysis that caught the committee’s attention. [50:35] Benham researched 13 benchmark towns—representing 34 elementary schools—and found that Hingham was the only district with a second-grade section reaching 25 students this year. [51:36] Benham’s findings suggested that while many districts lack formal class-size policies, Hingham’s current cap of 25 for second grade may be too high. “I think if we could at least have 23 at a cap for grade two,” Benham suggested, noting the importance of that grade level for literacy development. [53:09], [54:55] Dr. Roberts cautioned that smaller classes require more staff, which is a significant hurdle following a budget season where nine general education positions were cut across the district. [55:56] The committee also finalized the 2025 Town Report, which was updated to be more “student-centered” and highlight staff early in the document. [11:12] Additionally, a series of food service policies were approved to align with Massachusetts’ universal free school meal mandate, including new protocols for meal modifications due to allergies or religious needs. [59:23] Share Why It Matters The meeting underscored a tension between Hingham’s desire to offer elite, specialized programming and the foundational pressure of class sizes. The expansion of the Business Department—including potential Microsoft certifications and AP courses—aims to prepare students for a “real world” where credit scores and financial literacy are paramount. [46:20] However, the revelation that Hingham’s second-grade classes are larger than those in all neighboring benchmark towns suggests a potential strain on early education that could impact long-term student performance if not addressed by the Policy Subcommittee. Official Minutes & Data Key Motions & Votes Motion: To approve the Hingham Public Schools 2025 Town Report. [13:16] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:13:28]) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for summer counselor work regarding course placement. [57:33] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([57:50]) Motion: To approve Policy EFBA (School Food and Nutrition/Meal Modifications). [01:00:32] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:00:44]) Motion: To approve Policy EFC (Universal Free School Meals). [01:00:54] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:01:07]) Public Comment No members of the public spoke during the meeting or via the remote link. [01:02:30] What’s Next The Policy Subcommittee will take up the review of elementary class-size caps over the next year to determine if the Grade 2 limit should be lowered from 25 to 23. [52:18] The Business Department will monitor enrollment for the new AP Business course and continue exploring dual-enrollment partnerships with Quincy College. [38:13] Source Video: Harbor Media South Shore News is a reader-supported publication. 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