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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Gun Law and Marijuana: A Supreme Court Showdown

The United States Supreme Court is set to decide a case that mixes gun rights, drug use, and federal law. The dispute centers on a rule that makes it illegal for anyone who uses drugs to own a firearm, even if the weapon was bought legally. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, who has been charged u

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Athens Paper Scores Big in Sports Writing Contest

The Athens Banner‑Herald has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors for its excellence in sports journalism during 2025. The paper belongs to Division D, the fourth level of the competition that sorts entries by overall print and digital readership. Among its standout contributors i

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Feb 28 2026BUSINESS

Job Fairs Open Doors at Local Virginia Beach Spots

Virginia Beach’s entertainment scene is buzzing with new job opportunities. Two popular venues are inviting locals to come and learn about positions ranging from event hosts to security staff. The Dome, a well‑known concert hall on 20th Street, will hold a hiring event this Saturday from ten in the

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Deep Connections in Japanese Hospital Care

In many hospitals, doctors and patients often share moments that feel almost holy. These “sacred moments” happen when people feel a strong bond and a sense of calm or hope. Studies from North America have shown that such encounters can hint at how healthy a person will feel later, both for the patie

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Feb 28 2026CRYPTO

US Crypto Crackdown: $580 Million Stolen Assets Seized

The U. S. Justice Department announced it has taken control of more than $578 million in digital money linked to foreign crime rings. The assets were found through a special unit that focuses on scams involving cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia. The operation was carried out by the District of Col

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Unexpected Allies in a Legal Storm

The United States and Albania have found themselves oddly linked by the same man: Jack Smith. In 2020, Smith, then chief prosecutor at a special court in The Hague, announced charges against Hashim Thaci, a former Kosovar leader and close ally of U. S. President Donald Trump during his first term. T

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Kamala Harris Makes a Call for Jasmine Crockett

A recent phone message was sent by Vice‑President Kamala Harris to Representative Jasmine Crockett. The call was automated, so it sounded like a standard robocall rather than a personal conversation. Harris used the script to share updates on her current agenda and encourage support for Crockett’s i

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

A Half‑Century of Smiles: The Journal’s 50‑Year Journey

The journal has just turned 50, a milestone that signals half a century of sharing new ideas about how to care for teeth and root canals. For decades, researchers and dentists have turned to this publication to learn about the latest tools, techniques, and studies that help patients keep their mo

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Heart, Kidney, Brain: How One Trio Affects the Mind

The study set out to see how stages of a combined heart, kidney and metabolic problem influence the brain’s big parts and tiny structures. Researchers followed people over time to track changes in both large brain areas and small internal details. First, they looked at the overall size of key brain

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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Future of News: Why AI Needs a Human Touch

Paragraph 1 Artificial intelligence is moving fast into every newsroom, helping reporters sort data and write headlines in seconds. It can turn a pile of documents into a story or even transcribe interviews without anyone typing. Paragraph 2 But speed has caused mistakes. Big papers have issu

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