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Prime Video’s latest offering flips the usual crime‑show formula on its head. Rather than a lone detective, it follows a group of high school students and their teacher in a small Tennessee town. Their project, sparked by an old unsolved case known as the Redhead Murden, turns into a real‑life inves

A Working‑Class Candidate: Myth or Reality?

In the spring a family search on Zillow revealed how far a modest Maine home had risen in value, sparking thoughts about the lives that once filled it. The house, once owned by the author’s grandparents on modest wages in 1959, now sold for nearly half a million dollars. This image of rising costs s

opinion

Foreign Gifts: When Money Becomes a Hidden Hand

American colleges thrive when ideas bounce freely and research follows facts, not politics. Yet a new wave of overseas donations is slipping in with strings that can pull the direction of campuses. The problem isn’t foreign money itself; it’s when a giver demands influence over speakers, courses or

Saying “Godless Communists” About Democratic Socialists

Democratic Socialists want a government that works for everyone, not just big businesses. They think the market can be good if it is watched closely and that people should share in the wealth created by companies. This idea is not about ending the U. S. Constitution or making a state ruled by

Future of Defense Depends on Hands‑On Jobs

The way wars are fought is changing fast, and experts say the U. S. must prepare its factories and labs as well as its soldiers to stay ahead. A recent summit in Pennsylvania brought together leaders from defense, unions, business and finance to discuss how the nation can build a new industrial base

Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

President Donald Trump spoke at a defense conference held by the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He sat beside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Senator David McCormick at a roundtable. The event focused on new defense technologies rather than current battlefield strate

sports

A Fresh Look at a Baseball Star’s Roots

Jordan Walker stands out in Major League Baseball not just for his hitting but also for the story behind him. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 22, 2002, and grew up nearby in Stone Mountain. From a young age he loved baseball, beginning when he was three years old. His family is known

sports

A Fresh Look at Ben Rice: From Massachusetts to the Majors

Ben Rice grew up in Cohasset, a town that loves Red Sox games, yet his heart beat for the Yankees. He idolized Derek Jeter as a child and imagined himself in pinstripes long before the Yankees picked him in the 12th round of the 2021 draft. Born on February 22, 1999, he spent his youth playing baseb

education

College Confidence Drops Again: What Students and Politicians Really Think

A recent phone survey of a thousand U. S. adults found that fewer people trust college and university systems than they did last year, falling to 38 % who feel confident. This is a step back from the modest rise seen in 2023, and it sits far below the high level of trust recorded in 2015 when more t

education

High School Pathways: Learning Beyond the Classroom