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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Growing Up Unconventionally: A Homeschooling Journey

In 1990, a young boy named Stefan found himself in a tough spot. He was nine years old and hated his new school in Plano, Texas. The teachers were strict, and the environment felt suffocating. One day, his teacher even shook him in front of the whole class. This made Stefan feel miserable. He starte

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Battery Life with a Clever Carbon Design

Lithium-sulfur batteries hold great promise, but they have a big problem. The shuttle effect and slow sulfur conversion cause them to wear out quickly. To tackle this, scientists created a smart sulfur host called VGS@MoC/NCNF. This host is made of nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers coated with graphe

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Jan 03 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas Schools See Big Drop in Students

Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

USC Football: Is Lincoln Riley the Right Coach?

USC football fans are not happy. They feel like their team is not winning enough games. Coach Lincoln Riley promised to make the Trojans a top team again. But after a 9-4 season, many fans are not convinced. One fan said, "Coach Riley, just do your job. " Another fan joked that if USC plays in the

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

NASCAR's Kenny Wallace Calls Out College Sports and NASCAR's Issues

Kenny Wallace, a well-known NASCAR figure, recently shared his strong opinions on college sports and NASCAR's current state. He believes college sports, especially football and basketball, have grown massively in popularity, while NASCAR has seen a decline. Wallace argues that college sports rankin

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Vermont High School Winter Sports Kickoff: Who's Playing?

The winter sports season in Vermont is off to a chilly start. Teams are hitting the courts, rinks, and slopes for some intense action. Basketball, hockey, gymnastics, and skiing are all in full swing. It's a busy time for student-athletes, coaches, and fans alike. Basketball games are popping up al

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

A Wrestling Legacy: Gary Ramstetter's Impact on Alamosa

Gary Ramstetter, a name that echoed through the wrestling mats of Alamosa, left this world on December 27, 2021. His journey began in Arvada, where he was born on March 8, 1936. After high school, he ventured to San Jose State University, setting the stage for a career that would inspire many. For

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Jan 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Violinist Takes on Will Smith in Court

Brian King Joseph, a violinist, is taking legal action against Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management Inc. He claims he was wrongfully fired after reporting sexual misconduct. Joseph says he was hired for Smith's 2025 Based on a True Story tour but was let go before it started. Jos

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Jan 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Composer's Stand: Why Stephen Schwartz Walked Away from the Kennedy Center Gala

Stephen Schwartz, the mastermind behind "Wicked, " made a bold move. He decided not to host a gala at the Kennedy Center. This decision came after changes at the arts center under the Trump administration. Schwartz believes the Kennedy Center is no longer a safe space for free artistic expression.

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

Mount Hamilton's Weather Worries: Protecting a Piece of Astronomy History

Up on Mount Hamilton, a historic telescope is in trouble. A fierce storm on Christmas morning tore open the dome housing the Great Refractor telescope. This telescope, built way back in the 1880s, is a big deal in astronomy. It's still a star attraction, drawing crowds to peek through its lens. But

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