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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

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Mar 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Life in Motion: A Fresh Look at Ashby Ponds

Ashby Ponds sits on 132 acres in Ashburn, VA, offering a lively environment for seniors who want to stay active. Instead of a quiet retirement home, residents find themselves surrounded by more than 180 clubs and activities. Woodworking workshops, pickleball tournaments, and classes that keep the

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Phone Uses 8‑Bit Screens, Not 10‑Bit

Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was first announced with a promise of a 10‑bit display that would bring brighter colors and smoother gradients. A later statement from the company clarified that all three S26 models actually use 8‑bit panels. This means they can show about 16. 7 mill

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

A Global Baseball Face‑off: What to Watch in 2026

The World Baseball Classic starts this week with four groups of five nations each. Teams play every opponent in their group, and the best two from each move on to a knockout stage. The event’s structure keeps fans guessing because even small shifts in performance can change the playoff picture. Poo

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Mar 03 2026RELIGION

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec

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Feb 28 2026CRYPTO

US Crypto Crackdown: $580 Million Stolen Assets Seized

The U. S. Justice Department announced it has taken control of more than $578 million in digital money linked to foreign crime rings. The assets were found through a special unit that focuses on scams involving cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia. The operation was carried out by the District of Col

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Cap Space Countdown: 2026 NFL Money Moves

The National Football League has set the salary cap for its 2026 season at a record $301. 2 million, up $22 million from the previous year. This marks another jump in a series of increases that began over $200 million in 2022, rising to $224. 8 million in 2023 and $255. 4 million in 2024. Teams wit

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s Battery Breakthrough: Silicon‑Carbon Power

For years, Samsung stuck to a 5, 000‑mAh battery in its Galaxy S phones. That meant little difference in how long the phone lasted compared to rivals. Now, insiders say Samsung plans to use silicon‑carbon cells—technology that Chinese makers have been testing for a while. The new batteries promise

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Phones Miss Built‑In Magnetic Feature

The newest Galaxy S26 line has just hit the market, and it comes with a price tag that can reach $1, 299. One key detail that many buyers noticed right away is the absence of built‑in magnets for easy attachment to accessories. Samsung says the phones are “Qi2 ready, ” a claim that lets users

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Feb 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the

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