Alabama lawmakers approve new US House primary, if courts allow it

A national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats shifted toward Republicans on Friday, driven by a Virginia court ruling that invalidated a Democratic effort and new legislation in Alabama that could trigger fresh primary elections. These developments are part of a broader movement by Republicans in several Southern states to capitalize on a recent U.S. … Read more

AI anxiety upends college plans as students scramble for ‘AI-proof’ majors

The Race for ‘AI-Proof’ Degrees: Why Students are Pivoting to Human-Centric Skills For decades, the roadmap to a secure career was simple: acquire a technical skill, master a specific software or language, and enter the workforce as a specialist. But for today’s college students, that roadmap is being rewritten in real-time. As artificial intelligence begins … Read more

Round 6 Report Card: Club Grades & Player Stats

Mastering the Momentum: The Psychology of the Final Quarter In the modern game, the ability to sustain effort over four quarters is becoming the primary differentiator between contenders and also-rans. We are seeing a growing trend where “momentum swings” define the outcome of a match more than overall statistical dominance. Take the contrast between Carlton … Read more

Student Athlete Services Interns in Richmond, VA for Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Athletics Expands Support Staff: A Look at the Growing Demand for Student-Athlete Services Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Athletics is currently seeking to fill two part-time intern positions: a Student-Athlete Support Services Intern and a Student-Athlete Development Intern. These openings reflect a broader trend in collegiate sports – an increasing emphasis on the holistic well-being … Read more

AFL Round 3 Teams & Injuries: Rozee Update & Lineups

AFL Round 3 Team Tips: Injuries, Surprises, and Selection Headaches Round 3 promises to be a pivotal weekend in the AFL season, with several key injuries and selection dilemmas shaping team lineups. From a brutal blow to Port Adelaide’s captain to Essendon’s looming changes, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the team tips as clubs prepare … Read more

‘He hissed at everybody:’ Formerly 40-pound fat cat Patches suffers medical setback that ‘obviously hurts’

Patches’ Setback Highlights Evolving Pet Healthcare Landscape HANOVER COUNTY, Va. – Patches, the cat whose remarkable weight loss journey captivated over 54,000 followers on Facebook, is facing a new challenge. His owner, Kay Ford, suspects a back injury or arthritis is causing him pain and a change in behavior, including hissing – an unusual reaction … Read more

Trump’s EPA is paving the way for hazier national parks, activists say

Trump EPA Rolls Back Environmental Protections: A Return to Haze and Pollution? A shift in policy by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration is raising concerns about air quality in and around national parks and wilderness areas. Recent actions indicate a weakening of the “regional haze rule,” a federal regulation designed to … Read more

Over half the US is facing extreme weather threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation’s population in the path of extreme conditions. Airport delays and cancellations piled up across the U.S., with more than 4,700 flights canceled. … Read more

Violent attacks at a university and a synagogue unfold less than 2 hours apart

Communities across the United States are reeling after separate attacks on a Michigan synagogue and Old Dominion University in Virginia unfolded within two hours of each other on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2026. Officials noted that the outcomes could have been more severe were it not for the intervention of residents. Old … Read more

‘Scarpetta’ review: A literary medical examiner finally arrives onscreen

The Rise of the Complex Procedural: Beyond the Body Count The medical examiner—a staple of procedural dramas—has evolved from simply identifying cause of death to becoming a central investigator, a character with depth and a compelling backstory. This shift, exemplified by figures like David McCallum’s Dr. Ducky Mallard on “NCIS,” reflects a broader trend in … Read more