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Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor

July 14, 2026

A new governor has tipped the balance on Virginia’s education board by appointing her fifth member, giving her a 5‑to‑4 majority over the appointees of the former administration. The board, which sets rules for public schools across the state, now has a different mix of voices that could influenc

education

New Leader for Broken Arrow Schools

July 14, 2026

The Broken Arrow Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent to guide its schools. The decision follows an extensive search that considered many candidates and their plans for student success. The chosen superintendent brings experience from other districts, focusing on improving test sco

education

College Confidence Drops Again: What Students and Politicians Really Think

July 14, 2026

A recent phone survey of a thousand U. S. adults found that fewer people trust college and university systems than they did last year, falling to 38 % who feel confident. This is a step back from the modest rise seen in 2023, and it sits far below the high level of trust recorded in 2015 when more t

education

High School Pathways: Learning Beyond the Classroom

July 14, 2026

In California, a nonprofit called Linked Learning Alliance has created more than 600 “pathways” that act like mini‑majors for high school students. These programs let kids focus on subjects such as engineering, IT, agriculture, public policy, and entertainment while still in school. Students pick a

politics

Keeping Time: The Real Impact of Switching Clocks

July 14, 2026

When people talk about the yearly switch from standard time to daylight saving, they usually think it’s just a small tweak. In reality, the change affects many parts of everyday life in ways that are not always obvious. First, energy use is a big topic. Some studies say the shift saves electricity

finance

Oil Prices Jump as US‑Iran Clash Rages, Jobs Shift, and Politicians Spar

July 12, 2026

Oil prices climbed sharply after the United States said it had finished a temporary deal with Iran, sparking military strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The shock rippled through global markets, lifting both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude. An economist named Justin Wolfers noted that

entertainment

Submarine Rocket Dreams: From Ocean Depths to Space Stories

July 12, 2026

A 1960s movie opens with a crew aboard the deep‑sea vessel Seaview planning to launch a rocket into orbit to clear falling rocks. The plan sounds absurd, yet the film treats it as plausible by featuring a gigantic nuclear missile. Despite scientific errors, the realistic naval routines and period‑st

entertainment

A Fresh Mix of Music and Circus at the Potter Center

July 12, 2026

The Potter Center in Jackson County is rolling out a new season for 2026‑27 that mixes country tunes, rock classics and even circus acts. Tickets will be available from July 20 onward. The first show opens on October 4 with country star Chris Janson, known for hits like “Buy Me A Boat. ” Two weeks l

religion

Marriage, Faith and the Family Trend

July 12, 2026

Recent studies show a sharp drop in American women looking for romance, with only about one‑third of single women actively dating. At the same time, marriage and parenthood are losing social prestige as divorce fears grow and more people choose childlessness. These shifts happen alongside a similar

sports

A Fighter With a Quiet Story

July 12, 2026

Cory James Sandhagen was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado, and is an American citizen. His early years were spent on a basketball court at Smoky Hill High School, but his interests shifted when he started practicing taekwondo as a child. He wanted to punch more than kick, which led him in