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What makes a tennis player succeed beyond talent?

June 7, 2026

Maja Chwalinska’s rise in tennis isn’t about coming from a family of athletes or having early access to expensive coaching. She grew up in a small Polish city where her parents juggled multiple jobs to support her dreams. Unlike many young players who start in private academies, she trained locally,

technology

A Green Light for Solar Power at Roanoke County Schools?

June 7, 2026

Plans are in motion to bring renewable energy to classrooms in a Virginia school district. A proposed project would install solar panels on the roof of the Roanoke County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, a hub for student training in skilled trades. If approved, this move could cut the s

science

How tiny mites adapt to plant defenses in surprising ways

June 7, 2026

Tiny spider mites, barely visible to the naked eye, have a hidden superpower. They can break down tough plant chemicals that would poison most creatures. This isn’t magic—it’s evolution in action. These mites carry special enzymes that act like molecular scissors, chopping up harmful compounds plant

sports

Troy’s Baseball Team Shows Why College Sports Still Matter

June 7, 2026

College baseball doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this season, the Troy Trojans are proving why it should. A team that barely squeezed into the NCAA tournament has somehow reached the Super Regional round, shocking fans by winning big and drawing huge crowds. Their catcher, Jabe Boroff—nickname

business

From Cleaning Floors to Building Dreams: The Rise of an Española Family Business

June 7, 2026

In 1994, Eric Quintana, a local resident of Española, got an unexpected opportunity that changed his life. A friend needed a cleaner for their office, and with Christmas approaching, Quintana saw a chance to earn extra money for his two sons' dream gift—a Bigfoot electric truck. Without hesitation,

weather

Weather shift brings weekend warnings for New York City

June 7, 2026

A weekend weather shift is about to shake up New York City. Big changes are coming Saturday afternoon into Sunday. Heavy rain and strong winds will replace the sunny, warm days people have been enjoying. Temperatures that climbed into the 80s and low 90s will drop as the storm rolls in. New York’s e

politics

Asheville may pause data center growth soon

June 6, 2026

The City of Asheville is exploring a temporary halt on new data centers. City staff plans to discuss a framework for this moratorium at a June 16 meeting. If approved by the committee, the full council could vote as soon as June 23. This idea isn’t new in the area. Nearby towns like Boone, Canton,

environment

Learning from Travelers in the Amazon

June 6, 2026

The Peruvian Amazon's Tamshiyacu Tahuayo region is famous for its wildlife—pink river dolphins, rare monkeys, giant otters, reptiles, and hundreds of bird species share the space with lush plants. Unlike many protected areas that exclude humans, this one invites people in, showing that nature and co

science

A smart way to detect tiny amounts of medicine in milk

June 6, 2026

Scientists have created a clever system to spot very small doses of kanamycin, an antibiotic, in milk. Instead of relying just on enzymes stuck to DNA, they attached the walker to tiny magnetic beads. This trick helps separate the useful parts from the junk faster and more cleanly. Once kanamycin s

lifestyle

Soccer, School, and a Syracuse Neighborhood's Comeback Story

June 5, 2026

Syracuse’s North Side has always been a patchwork of arrivals—Irish and Germans in the 1800s, Italians in the early 1900s, Bosnians in the ’90s, and more recently, Congolese, Somalis, and Burmese families. Each wave faced skepticism, but the city’s investment in refugee resettlement wasn’t just abou