Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school
Victor von Doom has always used his armor to show off who he is. Instead of sleek designs from before, the latest version goes for a rugged chainmail style that looks like something from a fantasy story. Past armor matched his mood - cool white when he wanted to show power, bright blue when he playe
Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office
Virginia is becoming the world’s hub for data centers, with a concentration so dense that it consumes enough electricity to light almost 900, 000 homes. These facilities promise hefty tax income for counties and a boost to the local workforce, yet they also raise serious questions about energy use a
Vienna is about to host a big event for Europe’s digital money scene in May 2026. The VI3NNA Congress will gather leaders from finance, tech, and government to discuss how to grow Europe’s digital assets. They’re calling it a chance to turn rules and ideas into real actions—like a roadmap for policy
Paul, a 29-year-old finance manager in Mansfield, earns $120, 000 a year but doesn’t live in Boston. Instead, he’s in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a cheaper spot just outside Massachusetts. His biggest monthly costs? A $2, 200 mortgage and a $1, 100 car payment. He bought his house early in the pandemi
Victims of crime in Massachusetts may soon face major service cuts unless state senators approve a last-minute funding boost. A proposed $13. 8 million amendment aims to prevent a 35% loss in support for programs helping survivors of domestic violence, child trafficking, and sexual assault. Without
Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the
Virginia Beach just got a new spot that’s all about helping small businesses and artists shine. A pair of business owners, who know the struggle of finding the right workspace, decided to fix that problem themselves. They opened a place called The Void, a blank canvas-style studio where creatives ca
Paul McCartney returned to Saturday Night Live after a year, showcasing the first single from his newest solo record and reviving a beloved Wings track. The legendary musician opened with “Days We Left Behind, ” a gentle tune that pulls listeners back to his Liverpool roots. The song reflects on mem
