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Graffiti Gets a Big‑Time Home in Suburban Station

July 9, 2026

When you walk into Suburban Station from the 16th Street side, the first thing you see is a wide hallway with no walls to decorate. Then you turn right and a huge “train” painted on the wall grabs your attention. Inside that paint‑filled train, every inch is covered with bright graffiti, murals and

health

Learning Through Art: Boosting Doctors’ Comfort with IDD Patients

July 9, 2026

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This unease can stop people with IDD from getting the proper medical care they deserve. A known way to reduce discomfort is through contact theory, which says that more interaction with differ

business

Local Stories, Big Tech Changes

July 9, 2026

New money is pouring into schools, factories and labs across the U. S. after big events like the pandemic and new federal rules. This cash is reshaping how kids learn, how people work, and what the economy looks like today. But fewer reporters are left to tell these stories. In the last twenty year

sports

Sports Law Battle Ends in Arizona

July 9, 2026

In a move that may feel like the end of an uphill fight, an LGBTQ+ rights group has decided to drop its lawsuit against Arizona’s Department of Education. The case challenged a state rule that bars boys from participating in girls’ sports. The decision follows the Supreme Court’s recent 6‑to‑3 ruli

politics

Building Alaska’s Gas Pipeline: A Real Debate, Not a Smokescreen

July 9, 2026

The discussion around Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline has become tangled in political rhetoric, but the core facts remain clear. The project is already generating roughly $5 billion in revenue each year for the state, yet it pays no corporate income tax. Some argue this indicates a huge oppor

opinion

Hidden Money, Hidden Voices: Why Colleges Need a New Rule

July 9, 2026

Two women who have faced death threats for speaking out against extremist groups share a common warning. One came from Pakistan, became a teacher in America, and started an organization to fight extremism after 9/11. The other fled Egypt after the October 7 attacks and has spent years tracking

science

Birds and Fish Move Like Tiny Springy Crystals

July 9, 2026

Scientists at New York University have found that when birds fly in lines or fish swim in schools, they behave similarly to a soft crystal. In this material, tiny “atoms” sit evenly in a lattice and are linked by flexible bonds that can stretch or bend. The researchers suggest that each bird or fish

sports

Sports and Faith: A Modern Connection

July 9, 2026

In a small Utah town, the Fourth of July parade mixed history with music and pancakes. A Vietnam War pilot shared stories while a handbell choir sang, all set to the backdrop of patriotic cheer. A few days later, the excitement shifted to a global soccer event. Families and friends watched Englan

religion

Can Workers Say No to AI for Faith Reasons?

July 9, 2026

A new papal letter has sparked a debate about whether people can refuse to use artificial intelligence at their jobs because of religious beliefs. The Pope’s message says that technology itself is neutral, but the people who create and fund it carry their own values into it. This can lead to unfair

sports

Virginia Football’s 2027 Class: A Mixed‑Bag Forecast

July 9, 2026

Virginia’s newest recruiting class is not the headline storm some expect. The 15‑player group, assembled by coach Tony Elliott, sits near the bottom of national rankings and even trails most Atlantic Coast Conference rivals. This is not a sign that the program has lost its edge, but rather an illust