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- Could evidence of life on Mars be hiding in clay? Europe wants to send a rover to check
ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover will investigate possible signs of life in Martian clay. - Take a trip to the turquoise waters of the Bahamas (from space) | Space photo of the day for July 9, 2026
Can you hear the waves? - “A very exciting time to consider running for the board!”
An Interview with Incoming ALSC Board Member, Heather Love Beverly Are you interested in learning more about running for a leadership position in ALSC? In this blog post, Heather Love Beverly shares her experience serving in YALSA, what excites her about serving on the ALSC Board, and advice for those interested in serving in a leadership position within the association. Thank you, Heather, for sharing your expertise! If you’d like to self-nominate, or nominate someone you think is a stellar leader, for consideration for the ALSC Board, please fill out this Informal Nomination Form for the 2027 ALSC Ballot. Filling out the form expresses interest–it’s not a firm commitment. So if you’ve been looking for opportunities to develop higher level leadership skills for your career, summer is the season for expressing interest in board service! We’re seeking candidates for the following positions: Heather Love Beverly is the Youth Services Assistant… The post “A very exciting time to consider running for the board!” appeared first on ALSC Blog. - Platner Suspends Maine Senate Bid, Denies Rape Allegation
Graham Platner has officially dropped out of the high stakes Senate race in Maine. Plus, the United States is launching new strikes against Iran for the second night in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesGraham Platner has officially dropped out of the high stakes Senate race in Maine. Plus, the United States is launching new strikes against Iran for the second night in a row.
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- China’s Humanoid Robot Maker Zeroth Announces $74M in Pre-Series A Funding
China’s Humanoid Robot Maker Zeroth Announces $74M in Pre-Series A Funding… acquisition and global market expansion. Zeroth said it has … As enterprises push generative AI. James Dargan · July 8, 2026 · a person’s …
- KredosAi raises $7M in Series A funding to expand AI-powered collections platform into auto …KredosAi raises $7M in Series A funding to expand AI-powered collections platform into auto …
… generative AI layer. SBS highlighted the result is a suite of capabilities that can enable financial institutions to streamline client […] Read …
- The Connection Between Accelerated Aging in New Generations and Cancer – Men’s Health
Yasu & Junko / Trunk Archive Doctors Discover What’s Behind the Disturbing Rise of Cancer Cases in Millennials and Gen Z Cancer keeps striking younger and younger. We now know why. By Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Published: Jul 07, 2026 4:07 PM EDT WHEN ANDREW CHAN, MD, became a gastroenterologist two decades ago, he began noticing a gradual… Read more: The Connection Between Accelerated Aging in New Generations and Cancer – Men’s Health - 1001 Raises $30M Series A Led by Lux Capital to Scale Sovereign AI for Critical Infrastructure
1001 Raises $30M Series A Led by Lux Capital to Scale Sovereign AI for Critical Infrastructure The new funding will expand 1001’s engineering team and its commercial presence across GCC markets. … As enterprises push generative AI. James Dargan … - SambaNova Secures $1B at $11B Valuation, Lands JPMorgan Chase as Inference PartnerSambaNova Secures $1B at $11B Valuation, Lands JPMorgan Chase as Inference Partner Rodrigo Liang, CEO and co-founder, said the company continues to field acquisition … As enterprises push generative AI. James Dargan · July 8, 2026.
- Explosive report finds $230M in alleged K-12 education fraud amid Trump’s crackdown
… Department of Education on Capitol Hill, May 21, 2025, in Washington. … Alleigh Marré, executive director of the American Parents Coalition, said the … - ‘Censored education’: Faculty groups sue Texas Tech over curriculum rules targeting race …Lisa Limeri, an executive committee member of American Association of University Professors, left her job at Texas Tech last month after teaching …
- Not everyone is leaving California. A new commercial battery maker just landed in Sacramento
A factory in Sacramento will be first in the country to make a new alternative to lithium-ion at commercial scale. - Nevada’s governor race is just warming up. Why has Lombardo’s side already spent a fortune?
Lombardo and Republican-aligned groups have spent more than $13 million on ads since December 2025, while Democrats have spent only about $77000. Read original article: Read More
- Who could replace Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee? – NBC News
Platner faces renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual … Read original article: Read More
- Play. Learn. Connect. Save! – Early Bird Rates End July 10Your chance to save on 2026 ALSC National Institute registration ends this Friday, July 10! Join children’s, teen, and school librarians from across the country for three days of professional development, networking, and inspiration in Buffalo, New York, October 1–3. Institute at a Glance This year’s National Institute offers: Attendees will also hear from best-selling and award-winning author, Angie Thomas, at the Opening Session Dinner, and the creators of Reading Rainbow, Barbara Irwin, PhD, Tony Buttino Sr., and Pam Johnson, PhD, during Friday’s Big Ideas session. And Teen Services Development Day on October 1 includes an opening keynote featuring debut author Delali Adjoa and an engaging lineup of educational programs. We are looking forward to a vibrant and enriching Institute experience in Buffalo and hope you can join us! Laura Schulte-Cooper (she/her/hers) is Senior Program Officer for Communications in the ALSC office.Image courtesy of ALSC. The post Play. Learn. Connect. Save! – Early Bird Rates End July 10 appeared first on ALSC Blog.
- 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival Features More Than 80 Authors and New Programming to Celebrate America 250 – Library of Congress
Release Date: 07 Jul 2026 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival Features More Than 80 Authors and New Programming to Celebrate America 250 Lineup Features Cynthia Erivo, Ann Patchett, Martin Scorsese, Kate McKinnon, Annette Gordon-Reed, Douglas Brinkley, Tia Williams, Arthur Sze and More… The Library of Congress National Book Festival will return on Saturday, Aug. 22,… Read more: 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival Features More Than 80 Authors and New Programming to Celebrate America 250 – Library of Congress - What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT’s awful World Cup exit – NBC Sports
What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT’s awful World Cup exit The United States men’s national team slipped up for the first time this World Cup and looked like they’d never conceived failure as a possibility, playing a baffled 90 minutes where their stars didn’t shine and their wizard lost his magic touch. In… Read more: What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT’s awful World Cup exit – NBC Sports - AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT sue Texas Tech University System over restrictive course content policies… education, and sidelines the expertise that university faculty have earned via years of education and cutting-edge research. READ THE FULL …
- Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here’s when and where to look
Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17. - Cognizant Strengthens AI Portfolio Through Google Cloud Partnership – The Globe and MailCognizant Strengthens AI Portfolio Through Google Cloud Partnership – The Globe and Mail … generative AI adoption while improving workforce productivity and accelerating enterprise AI transformation. The collaboration also enhances …
