The front entrance to Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Cary. It’s among 11 year-round schools that could be converted to a different calendar in 2028. Paige Connelly pconnelly@newsobserver.com ...

The 28-year-old teacher tells PEOPLE her students "absolutely loved" bringing in their stuffed animals to class Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents team at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Sponges may be ancient, but their timeline has been murky. New research suggests the earliest sponges were soft and skeleton-free, explaining why their fossils don’t appear until much later. By ...

Our next Go 4 It event aims to help animals at a Metro Detroit shelter by collecting needed supplies. Local 4 is partnering with the Michigan Animal Rescue League, one of longest-serving shelters in ...

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

MARL has been in operation since 1953 and aims to provide “the highest quality of life to dogs and cats through rescue, medical care, socialization and behavioral support, short- and long-term ...

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In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Jane Goodall, the late primatologist, was known ...

The current obstruction and violence against federal agents trying to expel illegal aliens—committed by far-left activists and encouraged by left-wing politicians—is unacceptable. In June 2025 in Los ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. More than 20 years after her kidnapping, Elizabeth Smart is ...