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New buildings and changes coming to Central Massachusetts

April 20, 2026

A big car dealership is on the way in Westborough. Workers are building a huge metal structure on Route 9 that looks like a parking garage. This isn’t just for cars—the upper floors will hold shiny new cars ready for sale. The spot used to have small offices, but they were torn down to make room. Th

education

How Virginia schools are turning snow days into learning days

April 20, 2026

Virginia schools have quietly transformed how they handle winter weather in recent years. Instead of canceling classes entirely, many now use remote learning to keep students on track. This shift didn’t happen overnight—it took time, trial, and lessons from the pandemic. Before, schools often had to

education

Mississippi’s Reading Revival: A Blueprint for Change

April 19, 2026

Mississippi once hovered at the bottom of national reading rankings, but a shift began in 2013 when new leadership embraced a science‑based approach to literacy. The plan moved beyond simple phonics; it involved overhauling standards, assessments, and accountability to focus on the most struggling s

opinion

Dam Decision: A Fresh Look at the French Broad River

April 19, 2026

The 122‑year‑old Craggy Dam has stood in Woodfin, North Carolina, for more than a century, holding back the French Broad River. Recently, local officials and conservation groups have started to question whether keeping it is still the best choice for the area. A new move by the Metropolitan Sewer

business

Milpitas Opens Doors for Students and Car Fans

April 19, 2026

Milpitas City Hall will host a business workshop on May 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. The session is for anyone curious about partnering with the city. Attendees will learn how to find and win city contracts, step through procurement steps, and submit strong bids. Interested people can sign up by visit

crime

How a Crypto Executive Duped Investors with False Promises

April 19, 2026

In 2021, Donald Basile convinced over a hundred people to hand over $16 million for a cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Latinum. He claimed it was "insured" and backed by real assets, making it a safe investment. The catch? No insurance actually existed. The SEC now says Basile lied about the token’s sa

education

How one Columbia school leader is shaping education beyond the usual classroom

April 19, 2026

Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad

politics

Doctors Fight Back in the Midterms

April 18, 2026

A group of more than thirty doctors, nurses and other health experts have entered this year’s congressional races. They say they want to stop what they see as the Trump and Kennedy administrations’ harmful health policies, such as cutting Medicare and ending federal insurance subsidies. Some of them

politics

New Lawyer Joins Probe of Former CIA Head

April 18, 2026

The U. S. Justice Department has added a former attorney from President Trump’s team to the investigation of ex‑CIA chief John Brennan. The move comes after a senior prosecutor in Miami stepped away from the case, sparking questions about the pace of the inquiry. Brennan, a frequent commentator on c

politics

Obama Appears in the Middle of Virginia’s Redistricting Debate

April 18, 2026

In Virginia, a big fight over new congressional maps has turned into a tug‑of‑war with former President Barack Obama as the unlikely centerpiece. The state is deciding whether to redraw its districts before next year’s midterm elections, and both sides are trying to use Obama’s name to influence vot