Rebecca J. Barnabi
National Editor at Augusta Free Press
Staff Writer at Freelance
Writer, photographer, cat mom, animal lover, environmentalist, book & theater lover, realist. National Editor of Augusta Free Press.
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augustafreepress.com | Rebecca J. Barnabi
President Donald Trump‘s “Big, Beautiful Bill” has a small, ugly part to it that would prohibit the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) by states. In the next 10 years, $500 million would be allocated, if the bill is made into law, to modernize government systems with AI and automation, but state-level regulations of AI would be blocked in dozens of states when it comes to enforcing preexisting AI regulations and oversight structures, as reported by USA Today.
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augustafreepress.com | Rebecca J. Barnabi
Live Arts Theater’s Voyages Season 2024-2025 soars into summer with a teen show double-header: the musical “Young Frankenstein” and William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Coriolanus.”“Young Frankenstein,” book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, is directed by Ti Ames, with music direction by Abby Smith and choreography by Liberty DeLeon, and will have seven performances. “Coriolanus,” directed by Daniel Kunkel, will have five performances.
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augustafreepress.com | Rebecca J. Barnabi
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive showcases the power of community generosity by collecting enough food and funds to help provide nearly 90,000 meals for individuals and families experiencing hunger. Locally, the food drive supports the Blue Ridge Food Bank and gathered 91,588 pounds of food and $4,423 to help keep pantry shelves stocked during the busy summer months.
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augustafreepress.com | Rebecca J. Barnabi
Harrisonburg City Public Schools will continue to serve meals at no charge to children 18 and under during summer at school locations and via its Mobile Café routes. Children joining the school system for summer programming will be served breakfast and lunch as part of their school day. Children who are not attending summer programming may come to any school or mobile café location during the times below to receive a meal. Meals will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
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1 week ago |
augustafreepress.com | Rebecca J. Barnabi
President Donald Trump faces another lawsuit from former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown after his dismissal as vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB plays a critical role in investigating transportation accidents like the deadly January 29 collision in the Potomac River that killed 67 individuals. Appointed by then-President Joe Biden in December 2024, as reported by USA Today, Brown, who is Black, was to serve a term to last until Dec. 31, 2026.
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The Class of 2025 dedicated a bench in Dr. Garett Smith's honor, which was installed days before graduation. The bench serves as a lasting symbol of the compassion and connections Smith fostered throughout his tenure with Staunton Schools. https://t.co/opTIUQHbJW