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Day: February 3, 2026

Alpha School AI Education Wihtout Teachers
News
Matthew Gray

School in Two Hours? Alpha School is Here, and It’s Shaking Up Everything We Thought We Knew About Learning!

Alpha School is a private school network expanding from New York to California that removes teachers from daily instruction and replaces them with AI software. Students spend about 2 hours each day doing schoolwork on tablets and laptops. All lessons are delivered by software. Human teachers do not teach classes. After those 2 hours, students

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Business and Economy
Jordan Reed

California Rent Trends in 2026 – North vs. South, City vs. Inland

As of February 3, 2026, the California rental market stands at a critical crossroads. After years of post-pandemic volatility, the state has entered a period of “localized divergence.” While the statewide average rent has stabilized at around $2,700, this figure masks a profound split between the tech-driven resurgence in Northern California and a cooling, supply-heavy

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