Viral star Mac McClung more than just dunks
A 6-2 high school dunking phenom from rural Virginia has captured the nation’s attention.
South Korea Shortens ‘Inhumanely Long’ Work Week
“It is impossible to lead a happy life when long hours and overexertion become routine,” President Moon Jae-in said recently. The country has one of the world’s lowest birth rates.
A West Virginia Teacher Explains Why She’s on Strike: ‘I Can’t Afford’ Health Care
We spoke to Katie Endicott, a high school English teacher, about why teachers are not returning to the classroom, despite a deal that offered them a 5 percent raise.
In a Gamble to Make Climate Change a Political Win, a Governor Pursues a Carbon Tax
A statehouse vote was canceled, but Gov. Jay Inslee is making climate a central plank in his political platform, perhaps ahead of a 2020 presidential run.
After U.S.-Based Reporters Exposed Abuses, China Seized Their Relatives
The Radio Free Asia journalists, at least three of whom are American citizens, have reported on China’s crackdown on ethnic Uighurs in the Xinjiang region.
White House Gives Status Update On Opioid Emergency
First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she is proud of what the administration has done to help fight the opioid epidemic but “we all know there is much work still to be done.”
Looking to pick next AD, Louisville hires same search firm that sent Charlie Strong to Texas
The California firm that vetted Charlie Strong for the University of Texas has been hired to help Louisville find a permanent athletic director.
Senate Intelligence Leaders Say House G.O.P. Leaked a Senator’s Texts
In an extraordinary confrontation, the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee told the House speaker that his troops had leaked a senator’s texts with a Russia-connected lawyer.
Henry County home sits on 8 picturesque acres – and takes country to funky
The Embrys live on 8 acres in a secluded L’Espirit neighborhood of Henry County, but they are far from country. Kristen Embry describes her family’s home as more “funky” than anything else. Take a look around!
3 Ways To Elevate The Debate About Guns
Understanding the authority of science means, when it comes to factual claims, intuitions and gut feelings won’t cut it — whichever side of the political aisle they come from, says Tania Lombrozo.
Norfolk Requires Developers To Do More Against Flooding
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Virginia, require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move, and warn it will raise costs for home buyers.
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