Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation reshaping birth control access, AI regulation, and play-based learning. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump claims to have reinstated a U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz that Iran says is closed, with peace talks showing no signs of movement. Both sides have already launched strikes, underscoring the volatility of the situation.

A simple “Pass the Bean Bag” exercise is engaging 3-year-olds in a preschool class, demonstrating how curiosity and play go hand in hand. Led by educator Aleisha Lauer, the activity shows that sometimes the best learning tools are the simplest.