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berea college

Next-gen workers are set, but are companies ready?

May 3, 2026

Over 3, 000 students from Florida SouthWestern State College will soon step into the workforce, carrying more than just diplomas. Many grew up during the sudden shift to online learning in 2020, forcing them to build resilience and adapt quickly—skills that matter more now than ever. These graduates

opinion

A governor who opened doors and built a stronger Maine

May 3, 2026

Janet Mills made history in Maine by becoming the first woman to hold key legal and political roles in the state. Starting as district attorney in three counties, she later served as attorney general, and finally as governor. Each step broke barriers for women in public service, showing young girls

opinion

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

May 3, 2026

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

education

Celebrating Teachers: A Week of Appreciation in Austin

May 2, 2026

In the coming days, schools across Austin will pause to honor their teachers. The idea is simple: show gratitude for the daily impact these educators have on students’ lives. Teachers do more than deliver lessons; they build trust, spark curiosity, and create safe learning spaces. A key highlight o

lifestyle

Kids Get Canadian Passports, New Paths Open

May 2, 2026

A family that has visited 28 countries now enjoys a new kind of freedom. Their children, who grew up traveling everywhere, suddenly have passports that let them move and work more easily. The change came when a new Canadian law allows anyone with a Canadian ancestor to claim citizenship. The pare

sports

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

May 2, 2026

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

technology

Big Tech’s AI Push Could Outpace 19th‑Century Railroads

May 2, 2026

A recent study by a leading real‑estate firm says that the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) development might surpass the scale of railroad expansion in the 1850s. The research points to a projected $3. 7 trillion investment by major tech giants—Google, Amazon and Microsoft—in AI infrast

sports

High tech meets high school baseball in unexpected ways

May 2, 2026

Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t

health

Why Are Young People Struggling to Find Purpose?

May 2, 2026

A professor returned to teaching in 2019 after spending over a decade outside the classroom. He noticed something odd about his students. While college life was once associated with energy and excitement, many now seemed weighed down by emptiness. Digging deeper, he found shocking trends: young adul

environment

Small Changes That Add Up to a Greener Home

May 2, 2026

Going green doesn’t mean turning your life upside down. Two lifestyle reporters shared simple swaps that turned their homes into eco-friendly spaces without much fuss. One confessed to being a "paper towel monster" despite efforts elsewhere. While bamboo products exist, their high cost made them unr