America at Risk as Society Skews From Founders’ Vision
James H. Smokey Shott argues that U S values erode as jealousy of D Day fades and support for Israel wanes. He condemns campus protests against Jews while praising Israel’s right to defend itself, cites Hamas crimes, and warns of China land grabs and open borders eroding national strength. He calls for renewed education, merit in the military, and a return to American core freedoms.
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WV DOH announces $150 million paving push across state
The West Virginia Department of Transportation released a comprehensive paving schedule funded by a $150 million supplemental budget and $190 million in federal highway funds. The aim is to resurface many secondary roads in Mercer County and across districts, reducing future maintenance costs and speeding up long-delayed projects under Justice's Roads to Prosperity program.
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Knowledge vs memory in the AI age argues for retained facts
A critique of overreliance on Google and AI argues knowledge retention strengthens critical thinking and creativity. Citing E D Hirsch and Daisy Christodoulou, the piece warns memory supports learning, warns cognitive offloading risks misinformation, distraction, and overestimated intelligence.
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