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WV Superintendent of Schools Launches First AI and Digital Science Framework in the Nation
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital science and AI literacy education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to succeed in this rapidly evolving workforce. It also offers educators a way to increase efficiencies in their work and better personalize learning for students.Earlier this year, Superintendent Blatt appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee to share the state’s strategy on addressing the use of AI while also protecting students, their data and educational integrity. The Framework is the result of years of planning, collaboration and development. Digital science encompasses the evolving fields of computer science, AI literacy, data reasoning, cybersecurity awareness, media literacy and the practical application of digital technologies. The framework equips educators to prepare students with the AI and digital science knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce of the future.The West Virginia AI and Digital Science Framework establishes a statewide structure for sustained success. From policy to educator development and student learning, it defines how the state will implement digital science and AI readiness at scale. It serves two priority goals:Respond to the rapidly changing technology landscapeEstablish best practices as a leader for rural models of AI readiness, workforce development and digital science educationWith three statewide commitments, educators will be equipped with understanding and the tools to support implementation. These commitments are:Student Access - Every student will have access to AI literacy learning experiences and digital science instruction before graduationEducator Capacity - All counties will sustain local AI training capacity through a train-the-trainer modelWorkforce Alignment - Every approved pathway will connect to employer demand, postsecondary alignment, and portable or verified credentialsNext week, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will launch the framework during three educator and staff development sessions. These sessions include unique opportunities for new county central office hires, the Support, Appreciate, Invest, and Learn (SAIL) Conference, and the West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future Initiative launch. Each session is designed to meet the needs of K-12 educators, professionals, paraprofessionals, service personnel and others who serve in the education community.West Virginia is a national leader in developing a framework for AI and digital science education. We are determined to elevate our model because it prepares students and educators for the future. Our partners at Prodigy Learning and Microsoft understand this commitment and believe, as do we, that our work has national implications for accessibility and scalability because we are building systems that address learning at all levels that lead to post-graduation success.Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of SchoolsAs part of the partnership, Prodigy Learning is providing West Virginia educators, at no additional cost, their in-person and virtual training on all products and the materials required for license renewal.
Samsung’s New Foldables Have Better Batteries That Are Also Worse
Samsung's using a new material for its batteries, but there's a trade off.
Anthropic's new AI model rivals Fable 5 and is cheaper as businesses fret about costs
Anthropic said Claude Opus 5 is its best performing and its most cost-effective offering.
'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday
Apple and Klarna are partnering on a new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program set to launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The program will allow you to finance most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with a 24-month term for iPhones and Apple Watches and a 36-month term for iPads and Macs.
Dell Deskside Agentic AI cuts token costs by up to 87%
Dell, with Nvidia, introduces Deskside Agentic AI to manage token costs, enabling local trillion-parameter model runs and reducing cloud expenses.
Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone Models
In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Apple's settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document. However, there is no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims.
Boox's New Tiny E-Reader Could Shake Up the Market
The Boox Picco will be the company's smallest e-reader yet.
Nancy Armour's disastrous Caitlin Clark article exemplifies why sportswriting and sports media is failing
A USA Today columnist linked Caitlin Clark's interactions with WNBA officials to Emmett Till, presenting another example of modern sports media's political bias.
'The Odyssey': Stop saying it needs to be watched in Imax 70mm
With 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan put a spotlight on Imax 70mm and the hierarchy of premium formats. Which is applaudable, but not a future theatrical business model.
Zohran Mamdani shakes politics far away from New York City
These days, everyone wants a piece of Zohran Mamdani. Progressives hang on to his every word and say more Democratic politicians should be like him. Moderates fear him and worry he has too mu…
She Bought a Business. It Almost Killed Her.
Franchisees with Kitchen and Bath Tune-Up say they are going broke due to hidden fees and charges. When they try to exit, even bigger fees pop up.
Trump Is Losing Patience Over an Iran War With No Clear End in Sight
The president has grown skeptical of diplomacy and is in “revenge mode” against Tehran, according to a senior administration official.
Outdoor dining and entertainment proposed for The Links at Valley Fields
The Links at Valley Fields golf course could soon get an upgraded restaurant with outdoor dining and music, modified lighting, and improved netting to prevent golf balls from rolling off the course if the Planning Board approves a final site plan for the changes along with with an acoustic study that measures decibels for the music.
Microsoft launches new in-house AI models it says cut costs up to 89% versus OpenAI
Microsoft launched MAI-Image-2.5-Pro and MAI-Voice-2-Flash, new in-house AI models designed to cut GPU costs, power Bing, Excel, Copilot and Dynamics, and reduce reliance on OpenAI.
Health and Human Services announces ribbon cutting for Southern Region Office and Peaks Youth Center
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is excited to announce the opening of the newly remodeled Southern Region Office and official ribbon cutting ceremony of the CCHHS Peaks Youth Center
Aston Martin’s New Stunning GT Will Even Make 007 Come out of Hibernation
Aston Martin reveals its new exclusive set of limited-production Vanquish models, all to commemorate the model's 25th anniversary.
UW Health thinks Wisconsin’s health apprenticeships can become model
To fill openings for nurses, surgical techs and more, UW Health pays staff to train for new careers, on the clock. It wants to show others how it’s done.
ChatGPT Health Rolls Out to Everyone While OpenAI Stares Down Major Lawsuits
OpenAI has faced two lawsuits in the past three months alleging that ChatGPT gave users dangerous—and in some cases fatal—medical advice.
Microsoft is replacing OpenAI image models in PowerPoint, Bing
The world's largest software maker has been developing artificial intelligence models that can compete with those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Now you can chat with Anthropic’s more powerful models.
Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models
Claude's new voice model will let you reschedule your meeting or draft an email
Trump officials plan to shift more research funding to individual scientists
In a wide-ranging memo, they also directed federal agencies to experiment with models other than peer-review for assessing research proposals.
Modric, 40, signs new AC Milan deal
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric - who turns 41 in September - signs a one-year contract extension at the club.
Garmin's Whoop Killer Will Offer Free Heart Rate Monitoring After Backlash
Anyone who owns a Garmin Cirqa will be able to view live heart rate data for free as part of an upcoming change to the company's subscription plan.
AI 'kill switch' bill unveiled as OpenAI hack raises alarms
A bipartisan House bill slated to be introduced Thursday would authorize the US government to shut down or throttle risky AI models.
Geekbench 7 Launches With Redesigned Multi-Core and GPU Benchmarks
Primate Labs today announced the launch of Geekbench 7, the newest version of the popular benchmarking suite for CPU and GPU performance. There's a redesigned multi-core benchmark in Geekbench 7 that's meant to better represent how applications work in the real world. A workload only runs in multi-threaded mode if the task it models runs multi-threaded in real applications.
Meta Toes the Line on Smart Glasses Harassment With New Instagram Ban
It's now a bannable offense to use Meta's smart glasses to film and post videos of harassing prank videos.
Microsoft Is Replacing OpenAI Image Models in PowerPoint, Bing
Microsoft Corp. is replacing OpenAI’s image-generating models with its own technology in popular products like PowerPoint and Bing.
UNC turns to LLC model as college sports money game shifts
UNC is creating an LLC to manage key athletics programs, aiming for more flexibility and new revenue in a fast-changing college sports landscape.
5 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 17 Now Instead of Waiting for iPhone 18
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable are less than two months from being unveiled. That may sound like a reason to sit tight if you're looking to upgrade from an iPhone 16 or older series, but between looming price hikes and Apple's new split-launch calendar, there's a decent case for grabbing an iPhone 17 series model right now. Here are five reasons in favor of putting your order in today. 1.
New White House Science Strategy Points to a Quantum-Style Innovation Model
A new American innovation model emphasizes mission-driven research, public-private partnerships, manufacturing and regional ecosystems.
Two new Macs might skip M5 chips and go straight to M6
According to a reported roadmap for upcoming Macs, it sounds like two models might skip the base M5 chip and go straight to M6.
Apple Maps is becoming Ford’s new navigation mode for select vehicles
Apple has announced a partnership with Ford to bake Apple Maps into its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform for navigation.
AI companies want to run your business. Not all can run their models.
OpenAI designed Presence to help companies help run AI agents. But their own model broke containment.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 are the first Wear OS watches with 5 years of updates
Samsung is expanding the support timeline for its latest Galaxy Watch models, with Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2...
Cricket gets a political makeover in Modi’s India
The sport that long helped unite the region is now governed by the politics of the day.
Teladoc Health unveils new virtual care model for employers, health plans that ties payment to results
Teladoc Health unveiled a new virtual care model for employers and health plans designed to offer a more coordinated, personalized approach for members, while tying payment to clinical and financia | Teladoc Health unveiled a new virtual care model for employers and health plans designed to offer a more coordinated, personalized approach for members, while tying payment to clinical and financial outcomes.
China's Geely to make electric SUVs at Ford Spain plant, jointly develop model for Europe
Geely Auto will build two electric SUVs at Ford's factory in Spain and the two firms will jointly develop a new model, they said on Thursday, as rising Chinese automakers race to use traditional carmakers' underutilized factories and get ahead of European local-content rules.
Inside Amazon's push to lower Alexa AI costs
Internal documents show Amazon worked to lower Alexa+ AI costs by reducing the use of Anthropic models and getting more work from every GPU.
Nevada congressmen introduce bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on prediction markets
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Rep. Mark Amodei's (R-NV) bill would also ban casino-style games on sites such as Kalshi.
Pixel Watch 5 specs leak with no chip upgrade, but more RAM
The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to look identical to last year's model, but the similarities might also extend to the specs and chip.
A Better Starting Point for Science and Society: Relationship vs. Transaction
A knowledge-deficit model underpins much of scientists’ communication to the public. The solution? Scientists need to more generous and less needy.
Apple is preparing new MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro models, report says
According to a new Bloomberg report, big MacBook refreshes are on the way.
Scientists found a 2,865-pound predator from before dinosaurs ruled Earth; now 2,000 ordinary people are helping reveal its skeleton
A huge fossilised skeleton weighing 1,300 kilograms (2,865 pounds) that was found in southern Poland is currently being chipped out of solid rock by a group of more than 2,000 public volunteers.
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
“Restricted Mode” would block access to nearly all apps.
Airplane seats really are getting smaller
And why we should all be grateful for airplane mode.
Airplane seats really are getting smaller
And why we should all be grateful for airplane mode.
OpenAI’s High-Stakes, High-Touch Push to Make AI Work for Business
The AI model maker has formed a services company staffed with forward deployed engineers and a partnership program to help businesses get real value from their technology.
Apple Working on New MacBook Neo With Two Upgrades
Apple is working on a new MacBook Neo with two key upgrades, including an A19 Pro chip and increased RAM, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. With the A19 Pro chip, the second-generation MacBook Neo should have 12GB of RAM, up from an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM in the current model. The report suggested that the next MacBook Neo will also have new color options. Existing finishes include Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo.
UMaine-led team selected for inaugural DOE Genesis Mission to advance AI in underground science
Beneath Maine’s salt marshes, an invisible transformation is constantly underway. Water moves through soil and rock. Chemicals react. Tiny microbes living underground help determine whether minerals dissolve or form, how fluids move and whether pollutants break down or spread. Existing computer models used to guide decisions about energy infrastructure and…
NFL offseason power rankings: No. 11 Chicago Bears are either on the rise or going to regress in a big way
Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2026 - Star Fox makes the top 5
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2026. Nintendo will be happy to see that Star Fox made the list. In fact, it was the fourth best-selling title of the month. Another game that’s present for Nintendo is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. It barely dropped – it...
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features
Sorry, no Classic model this year.
Lakehouse Business Data Models for Manufacturing & Industrial
Production-ready, governed Silver-layer data models for travel & logistics that deploy directly into Unity Catalog on Databricks.
NeuroSense Advances PrimeC Toward New Drug Submission to Health Canada for ALS
/PRNewswire/ -- NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) ("NeuroSense"), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying...
Model the Transformation You Expect Employees to Deliver
Leaders must model the transformation they expect others to deliver. Yet many leadership teams undermine their own ambitions by promoting agility, experimentation, and innovation while continuing to govern through legacy processes that reward predictability and risk avoidance. Employees notice the disconnect and follow what leaders do, not what they say. The most successful transformations occur when senior leaders personally sponsor the organization’s most uncertain initiatives, devote meaningful time to change, embrace learning, and demonstrate a willingness to change course when evidence demands it. Executives can test whether they are truly modeling the by examining how they spend their time (the calendar test), how they manage ambiguity as an executive team (the uncertainty test as a team, and whether they openly retire initiatives that no longer create value (the cancellation test).
OpenAI Presence is about to take another leap into corporate software
OpenAI's new Presence product signals its push beyond AI models into business software and AI-powered work.
Lab-grown mini brains may predict which Alzheimer’s treatments will work
Miniature brain models grown from patients’ cells revealed striking differences in how Alzheimer’s-related tissue responds to an antidepressant. The organoids and the particles they release could eventually guide more personalized treatments and provide new clues for diagnosing the disease.
This Lightning Storm Never Ends. Scientists Finally Figured Out Why.
Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo flashes up to nine hours a night, 160 nights a year. A new model predicts strikes three months in advance.
Tyson Fury v Mariusz Wach: Briton takes aim at modern-day sports stars
Tyson Fury says modern-day sports stars think they are "bigger than they actually are" after choosing to fight in front of just 1,500 fans in Thailand.
Foxconn Ramps Up Hiring as iPhone 18 Pro Enters Mass Production
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models have entered mass production and are now in a production ramp-up phase, according to China Securities News. In a new report citing industry chain sources (via MyDrivers), Apple's main assembly partner Foxconn is said to have entered its peak recruitment period to prepare for large-scale production and stocking ahead of the fall launch. Hourly wages, base pay, and rehire bonuses have all been raised to attract workers amid the ramp-up.
Scientists attach cameras to whale sharks, capturing how the world’s biggest fish hunts like never before
For decades, marine scientists have watched whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), the world’s biggest fish, from boats and while snorkelling. They could only catch glimpses of the world’s largest fish gliding through tropical waters.
Devonian’s Phase II/III Thykamine paediatric study secures Health Canada approval
Devonian Health Group has received authorisation from Health Canada for its CTA to begin a Phase II/III study of Thykamine cream to treat mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in paediatric patients.
As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model
A study of the long-term health impact of the Lahaina wildfires is inspiring a new model for disaster recovery and support.
Only 13% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer met low-dose CT screening criteria
Addressing these gaps will require more inclusive risk prediction models and system-level interventions such as EMR optimization and provider education to improve uptake.
Inside science's 'forbidden experiment': Why scientists kill 9 million sea lampreys every year in the Great Lakes of America
At the June meet-and-greet organised by the GLFC, half a dozen sea lampreys posed for the cameras at the Capitol. One of them even sucked on the palm of Representative Bill Huizenga, as per a CNN report.
Garmin's New Whoop Challenger Is Also a Shot at Tech's Favorite Business Model
The Circa Smartband is a deliberate counter to the subscription-gated model that defines Whoop and Fitbit's latest tracker.
Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
A July 2026 paper published in the journal "npj Aging" suggests that humans may have the potential to live up to 156 years.
Millions Ask ChatGPT For Health Advice. Stanford Chose A Specialist
Stanford doctors chose a purpose-built AI over the famous models. Gartner says half of business AI will be specialized by 2027. Buy for the job, not the name.
Dixon Dern Dead: Influential Entertainment Lawyer Was 97
Dixon Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law, died July 19. He was 97.
Less invasive anesthesia strategies during TAVR linked to a key benefit
Long-term TAVR outcomes were comparable. When tracking 30-day data, however, researchers found that hospital readmission was much less common for patients treated with regional anesthesia or moderate sedation.
‘Business as usual is a business of death’: UN adopts road safety pledge over US objection
The UN General Assembly closed its first ever High-level Meeting on road safety on Tuesday by adopting a sweeping new declaration aimed at halving road deaths by 2030 – over the sole objection of the United States.
Xteink's Next Pocket-Sized E-Reader Could (Almost) Replace Your Kindle
The Xteink X4 Pro adds more premium features over earlier models—though it's still not for everyone.
Why China's 'open' AI boom is a terrible business
China's AI models are impressing developers but losing investors. The problem? Open-weight AI is a much worse business than open-source software.
Lakehouse Business Data Models for Travel & Logistics
Production-ready, governed Silver-layer data models for travel & logistics that deploy directly into Unity Catalog on Databricks.
Researchers gather at Cornell Tech to explore AI for molecular science
Researchers from around the world gathered at Cornell Tech for a workshop exploring how physics-aware artificial intelligence can accelerate the discovery of molecules and materials while improving the reliability of machine learning models.
Treasury Secretary: The US could sanction Chinese AI companies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is looking into whether Chinese open source AI models were built on stolen IP.
How stadiums are turning into entertainment districts
As developmental models for sports venues shift, planners are being tasked with designing vast districts to support year-round activity. For our Future Stadium series, we look at the rise of the sports district
TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model.
The Light Flip Phone Aims to Be the Luddite’s Best Weapon Against AI
The latest cellular device for the 'dumb phone' movement will test your dial pad texting skills once more.
Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos
Google says it achieved “competitive performance” compared to larger models.
iPhone 18 Rumor Check: 20 Claims Ranked by Likelihood
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone are less than two months away from being unveiled, with the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 expected to follow in spring 2027 as part of the company's new split-launch strategy. We've looked back at everything we know so far, and ranked the most consistent rumors, followed by the more speculative ones.
iPhone 18 Pro: New display upgrades are coming in two ways
iPhone 18 Pro models will have the same screen sizes as last year, but rumors indicate their displays will be upgraded in two other ways.
‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered
Marathon is launching its Vault Breaker PvE experimental mode today, a type of run that removes all opposing teams, sends players into its hardest map
Kirby Smart clarifies question over ‘sustainability’ in college sports, points to Olympic, women’s sports
Kirby Smart said there are aspects of college sports that are sustainable under the current structure and model. But the Georgia head coach issued a hard warning for those not involved in the major sports such as football nad basketball. When asked by ESPN’s Mike Greenberg if the current model is sustainable, Smart wasn’t worried […]
Football Prediction Splits Into Four Distinct Business Models
A new 2x2 of the football prediction market shows four well-capitalized categories fighting over money on the outcome, and one mostly empty quadrant where a newly launched app currently stands alone.
In 2025, US scientists poured 16,500 gallons of lye and bright pink dye into the Gulf of Maine, the first federally approved attempt to reverse the ocean's rising acidity
On an August morning in 2025, a research vessel in the Gulf of Maine released 16,500 gallons of sodium hydroxide (lye) into the ocean while a plume of bright pink dye spread across the water's surface. To onlookers, the vivid pink patch looked alarming.
Lego is giving away free sports car models this month
Lego is handing out a different kind of test drive — build a sports car and take it home for free.
What China's internet is saying about Moonshot's hot new Kimi model
Just days after launching Kimi K3, Moonshot AI temporarily suspended new subscriptions, saying demand had overwhelmed its computing capacity.
Apple Testing 7-Inch Display for Largest 20th Anniversary iPhone Model
Apple is reportedly prototyping a larger iPhone display measuring roughly 6.96 inches, which would likely be marketed as a 7-inch panel if it reaches production. According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing the display internally in preparation for the 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to launch next year.
Modern Warfare 4 open and closed beta dates announced, including for Switch 2, alongside the return of Call of Duty: Next
Modern Warfare 4 will be the first Call of Duty in recent memory to host a beta on Nintendo Switch 2.
Lindsey Graham, J.D. Vance and the politics of accommodation
The most unsettling aspect about our politics isn't that politicians lie. It's that we expect them to.
Aboriginal people harvested channel millet for thousands of years, and scientists have now found the native grass carries 12 copies of each chromosome
Seen from the air, Channel Country in outback Australia looks like a vast, living tapestry. A web of rivers and creeks fans out across more than 280,000 square kilometres of desert, creating one of the world’s last truly free‑flowing arid river systems.
SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group to Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network (SPAN) announced on July 15, 2026, the formation of its Refrigerant Working Group, “a new initiative focused
Gardening is linked to a longer life. Here’s how it helps your body.
Even a few sessions a week can provide moderate exercise, sensory stimulation, stress relief, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Samsung makes One UI 9.0’s new power menu security feature easier to understand
Samsung’s latest Android skin for Galaxy smartphones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), introduces several changes and improvements. One of them is the removal of the Lo
Garmin CIRQA leaks in four colors with outdated sensor
Shortly before the launch of the Garmin CIRQA, leaked images reveal not only the design but also all four colors and even the sensor module. Garmin appears to be using a slightly older sensor to keep costs down.