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Jun 07 2026EDUCATION

Kids and Screens: Balancing Tech in School

The Williamsburg‑James City County school district is tightening its focus on how students use technology at school. The goal is to keep tech helpful while preventing misuse and fatigue. During a recent board meeting, the superintendent highlighted new steps. One is a plan to teach kids about scree

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Confidence as a Leadership Gift

A leader’s most powerful tool can be the confidence they give someone else. Marvell Technology’s chief executive says this belief shaped his own path. When he was early in his career at Maxim, a senior manager told him not to give direct instructions but to trust that staying on the business‑mana

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Equality’s Echo: How a 1776 Phrase Still Guides Today

The idea that “all men are created equal” has long puzzled students. Why would a man who owned slaves write such words? The question shows real curiosity, not ridicule. Teachers often hear this. Many founders signed a document that denied rights to slaves, women, and other groups. The gap between t

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Jun 07 2026CRIME

Tragic End of a Young Traveler in Japan

A 20‑year‑old American student vanished during a family trip to Japan. He was last seen leaving a train station in Kyoto on May 29, after which his phone stopped working and its location was disabled. The family had been able to follow his steps through a tracking app until that evening. The search

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

Astronomers make big discoveries about black holes and ancient space rocks

This week, space scientists shared two major findings that give us new clues about the universe’s past. First, researchers used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to weigh a black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Unlike active black holes, which glow brightly as they swall

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Growing roses and baking share more than you think

Roses and baking might seem like totally different hobbies, but they actually have something important in common: both need a strong foundation to succeed. Skip the basics in either one, and you’ll end up with weak results. In baking, that could mean a cake that’s too dense or a pie with a soggy cru

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

How Business Class is Getting a Budget Makeover

Airlines once treated business class as an all-inclusive luxury package. Now, they're breaking it into smaller pieces with extra fees. This change started when United split its business class fares into three levels: basic, standard, and flexible. The cheapest option still includes a flat-bed seat a

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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Police SUV Accident Blamed on Sudden Health Issue

A police vehicle overturned near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel after the driver experienced a sudden medical problem, according to officials. The incident happened around noon on May 20, when the SUV tipped over onto a guardrail and hung partially off the bridge. Traffic in the southbound dire

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Jun 06 2026ART

Garden Art: A Simple Way to Brighten Your Yard

The idea of adding art to a garden is not new, but it’s often overlooked. A few months ago I started noticing how many neighbors use sculptures and other creative pieces to make their yards more interesting. This trend is especially popular at local botanical gardens, where large statues and life‑si

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Jun 06 2026SCIENCE

3‑D Scanning Brings New Hope to Bite‑Mark Forensics

Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m

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