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Virginia's Future: Tax Policies Spark Debate Over Business Flight

April 12, 2026

The debate over Virginia’s economic direction heated up recently as political figures traded jabs over state taxes. A key voice in the conversation came from a former president, who used a social media platform to argue that rising taxes under the current governor could push businesses and wealthy r

education

Schools cut screen time as research shows laptops don't boost grades

April 11, 2026

Many U. S. schools once bet big on giving every student a laptop to improve learning. But now some are pulling back after realizing devices often lead to more distractions than achievements. Instead of helping kids focus, research shows laptops have sometimes worsened test scores and classroom behav

opinion

Health care costs in Virginia: Who really pays the price?

April 9, 2026

Virginia's health care system is facing a quiet crisis, and most residents don't even realize the game being played with their wallets. Last year's major federal health law quietly handed corporations and wealthy shareholders huge tax breaks while leaving average families to foot the bill. The resul

education

Amarillo Students Shine With New Scholarships and Community Wins

April 7, 2026

In March, two students from Potter County earned scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026‑27 year. Maddie Barnett, who studies Animal Science, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and later joined Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s

politics

Virginia's New Governor Struggles Early Despite Big Win

April 7, 2026

Virginia just elected Abigail Spanberger governor in a landslide last November. She promised to be a moderate leader, but now, just 80 days into her term, her approval ratings are the worst for any Virginia governor in the 21st century. Only 47% of voters approve of her performance, while 46% disapp

celebrities

Royal Easter plans: who showed up and who didn’t

April 6, 2026

Every year, the British royal family heads to Windsor Castle for Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel. In 2024 the line-up was missing some usual faces. King Charles III and Queen Camilla were there, as were Prince William, Catherine, and their three kids. The Dean of Windsor greeted them warmly; Cam

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate Their Big Days on April 5

April 5, 2026

April 5 brings a mix of well‑known faces and historic figures turning another year older. Among the modern stars, actor Sterling K. Brown marks his 50th birthday and has already earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting role in 2024. Meanwhile, Lily James celebrates 37 years of life after starr

politics

King Charles Faces Call to Meet Epstein Survivors in U. S. Trip

April 5, 2026

Virginia Giuffre’s family has asked King Charles to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States. The request comes two days after Giuffre’s one‑year death anniversary, a time that the family feels is symbolic for seeking justice and recognition. The

opinion

Can Mat-Su power its future with local energy?

April 2, 2026

Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh

sports

FSU’s Baseball Team Faces Big Challenge Without Their Top Hitter

April 2, 2026

Florida State University’s baseball team just lost their star first baseman, Myles Bailey, for the season after a serious ankle injury during a game against Duke. Bailey was having an incredible year, smashing 13 home runs and driving in 33 runs with a batting average of . 363. Without him, the Semi