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More Books, Less Screens: How Schools Are Shifting Back to Basics

May 16, 2026

Richardson schools will cut down on screen time starting next year, replacing tablets and apps with old-school writing and books. Students in first through fourth grade will get no more than twenty minutes of screen time daily, while fifth and sixth graders are limited to half an hour. Older student

entertainment

British viewers get a shot at deep sea survival drama

May 15, 2026

A plane crashes into the Pacific and suddenly passengers must choose between sinking metal and hungry sharks. That’s the set-up for Deep Water, a new survival thriller landing on U. K. and Irish screens. Directed by Renny Harlin (famous for Die Hard 2), the film teams up Hollywood heavyweights Aaron

entertainment

Survival on the Sea: Iceland’s First Feature Film

May 7, 2026

A new adventure film from Iceland is set to hit the world stage at Cannes. The movie, called “Dark Ocean, ” tells the story of a young deckhand who joins his first fishing trip in the harsh North Atlantic. The crew faces relentless weather and the constant pressure to keep their lives afloat. The s

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Albuquerque Journal Wins 15 Awards in Rocky Mountain Journalism Contest

May 3, 2026

The Albuquerque Journal earned a total of fifteen honors from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies competition, which spotlights excellence across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Five of those were first‑place trophies in categories such as Breaking News Story, Head

politics

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

April 21, 2026

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

history

Local heroes: How St. Louis shaped the nation

April 19, 2026

St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber

science

Thrilling Skies: A Pilot Who Loves Storms

March 30, 2026

Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find

celebrities

Celebrating Stars on March 28

March 28, 2026

The day marks a birthday for several well‑known faces. Reba McEntire, the country music icon, turns 71 and is currently featured on “Happy’s Place. ” Vince Vaughn reaches 56; his dad Vernon also appeared in the movie “Swingers. ” Julia Stiles, now 45, had one of her first roles in a Cyndi L

sports

Coach Miller’s New View on College Basketball

March 27, 2026

Sean Miller, once a prominent coach at Arizona, recently spoke to reporters before Texas faced Purdue. He talked about how the game has changed since he left, especially with transfers and new rules that let players earn money from endorsements. He said building a team is different now because ma

sports

Alabama’s First‑Half Storm Leaves Fans in Awe

March 23, 2026

"The game kicked off with Alabama taking a massive lead, outscoring Texas Tech 49‑25 before the break. Aiden Sherrell topped the scoreboard with ten points, while eight different players contributed, showing a deep lineup. Several sharpshooters hit three‑point shots, with Labarron Philon and Latrell