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Smartphones Ban in Catholic Schools—And It’s Working

Catholic schools in Florida, Texas, and Maryland are banning smartphones and social media to boost student focus, social interaction, and mental health. The surprising result: students are more engaged, parents are supportive, and classrooms are thriving.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Reveal Colors, Pricing Plans

Leaked details suggest Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will come in familiar colors, while the company works to keep prices steady despite higher memory chip costs.

Cheap Chinese EVs Surge in Mexico, Raising Alarm for US Auto Industry and USMCA

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Pitt community divided on technology ban in higher education

Pitt higher education learners and an educator express mixed reactions about the effectiveness of the screen ban.

Solar Flares Start Small, Then Explode: New Study Reveals Avalanche-like Eruptions on the Sun

Solar flares don’t erupt out of nowhere. New observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter reveal that massive solar explosions begin with subtle magnetic shifts that cascade into violent eruptions—an avalanche-like process that could reshape space weather forecasting.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.