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Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

May 9, 2026

Seattle’s newest school chief, Ben Shuldiner, rolled out a statewide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools just three months after taking the job. The rule stops students from using phones from bell to bell, while high‑schoolers can keep them during lunch and passing times. The decision

sports

Ravens Face Possible Trade Drama With Star Quarterback

May 9, 2026

The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to

politics

Costa Rica’s New President Keeps a Familiar Face in Power

May 9, 2026

Laura Fernández took the oath of office as Costa Rica’s head of state, but she didn’t go it alone. The former president, Rodrigo Chaves, who had a close relationship with the former U. S. President Donald Trump, remains on the payroll as both Minister of the Presidency and Finance. Chaves’ dual rol

finance

Finance Leaders: More Than Numbers

May 9, 2026

In many companies, the finance chief is seen as a quiet guardian of budgets and compliance. Yet the true influence of a CFO extends far beyond spreadsheets. When a finance leader steps out of their office and into industry panels, the role shifts from silent guardian to active participant. The

politics

Crypto Law Gets Senate Spotlight

May 9, 2026

A new U. S. bill that would bring order to the wild world of digital money is set for a Senate hearing next week. The proposed law, known as the Clarity Act, aims to tell regulators exactly how they should treat crypto tokens—whether they are securities, commodities, or something else. If passed, it

education

A New Look at Highlands School Culture

May 9, 2026

Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea

technology

Compact Powerhouse: Mini PC With a 13th‑Gen Intel Core for Work and Play

May 9, 2026

GMKtec has rolled out a new small‑sized computer that packs a punch thanks to Intel’s 13th‑generation Core i5‑13500H chip. The device, called the NucBox M3 Pro, promises that a tiny desk can still handle office duties and entertainment without compromise. The heart of the unit is a 12‑core, 16‑th

crime

New Court Moves and Cold‑Case Clues Shake Up True Crime Stories

May 9, 2026

"Judge Tyler Robinson has just issued a series of decisions that could change the outcome of a high‑profile shooting case involving political activist Charlie Kirk. The rulings touch on evidence handling and witness testimony, raising questions about how the trial will proceed. Meanwhile, a forme

politics

Mexico’s Crime‑Cutting Surprise

May 9, 2026

A new wave of hope has swept through Mexico as the nation’s daily murder rate fell by 41 % in the last year and a half. The drop follows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s bold plan to tackle organized crime, which mixes intelligence‑driven policing with community outreach. The numbers are striking: a 41

politics

China Steps Up Energy Help in Asia Amid Iran Conflict

May 9, 2026

The fight in Iran has pushed China to offer more fuel and green tech to its Asian neighbors, turning a crisis into an opportunity for influence. After the U. S. and Israel struck Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stopped, and China halted oil‑product exports. Countries that depend on Chine