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WASHINGTONPOST (Karin Brulliard) - Suspect in Colorado firebombing attack expected to plead guilty Thu May 7 10:08:08 2026

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 46, faces life in prison after he was accused of hurling makeshift molotov cocktails at a group of demonstrators voicing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza in June.

WASHINGTONPOST (Lauren Lumpkin) - Why some schools are cutting back on the technology they spent billions on Thu May 7 10:08:07 2026

At least a dozen states have proposed or adopted policies to curb screen time, such as time limits and allowing families to opt out of virtual instruction.

NPR (Nell Greenfieldboyce) - As federal scientists faced turmoil, the Devils Hole pupfish reached a crisis point Thu May 7 10:06:13 2026

The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then took an irrevocable step.

NPR (Rhitu Chatterjee) - Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem Thu May 7 10:06:10 2026

The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.

NPR (Camila Domonoske) - Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far Thu May 7 10:06:06 2026

The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major U.S. oil companies aren't signaling plans to increase production to bring down prices at the pump.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Denali National Park introduces newest sled dog pups Thu May 7 10:02:07 2026

The puppy cam at Denali National Park is giving us a first look at the newest sled dog litter — with pups named in honor of America’s national parks.

AXIOS (Ben Geman) - Gas prices won't return to pre-war levels any time soon Thu May 7 10:00:31 2026

If a U.S.-Iran peace deal actually happens this time — and that's still a big if— consumers have a long road ahead before filling up returns all the way to the good old days of early 2026. Why it matters: Even if the Strait of Hormuz opened right away, pump prices will likely remain higher — maybe a lot higher — than pre-war levels at least through the midterm elections. - U.S. retail prices are tethered to global oil markets that will be in turmoil for a while. - The average U.S. price for regular gasoline was $4.54 per gallon on Wednesday, compared to just under $3 pre-war, per AAA data. What we're watching: Some price relief would come within days of the Strait of Hormuz truly reopening, per Patrick De Haan of the market data…

If a U.S.-Iran peace deal actually happens this time — and that's still a big if— consumers have a long road ahead before filling up returns all the way to the good old days of early 2026. Why it matters: Even if the Strait of Hormuz opened right away, pump prices will likely remain higher — maybe a lot higher — than pre-war levels at least through the midterm elections. - U.S. retail prices are tethered to global oil markets that will be in turmoil for a while. - The average U.S. price for regular gasoline was $4.54 per gallon on Wednesday, compared to just under $3 pre-war, per AAA data. What we're watching: Some price relief would come within days of the Strait of Hormuz truly reopening, per Patrick De Haan of the market data…Open

NYTIMES (Matthew Haag) - N.Y.C. Schools Could Lose 153,000 Students in Next Decade, Study Finds Thu May 7 09:58:50 2026

A confluence of factors is causing public schools in New York and across the country to experience dramatic reductions in enrollment.