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A wealthy Roman woman buried with rare treasures 1,700 years ago is captivating visitors at a new exhibit in England. Her ornate lead coffin and precious grave goods reveal how deeply she was cherished by her community.
While headlines warn of shrinking job prospects for young people, trainers in Essex are seeing the opposite: eager students filling courses in plumbing and hospitality where employers can't hire fast enough. Real opportunities are emerging in hands-on careers that can't be outsourced or automated.
A Clacton mother and daughter who help families build financial confidence got the surprise of a lifetime when King Charles III personally asked to meet them. The duo even appeared in the official royal video celebrating community heroes across Essex.
Essex just secured £8.3 million to install 5,000 electric vehicle charging points across the county by 2031, making it easier than ever for residents without driveways to go electric. Work starts this summer on what officials are calling an "ambitious programme" to clean up air quality while helping drivers save money on fuel.
Electric vehicles are flying off Vermont dealership lots so fast that buyers are joining waitlists for cars that haven't even arrived yet. Lower prices and state rebates are helping drivers make the switch despite federal incentives ending.
Brent Hill '04 worked 30 hours a week at Costco while playing college hockey. Twenty-two years later, he helped coach Team USA to Olympic gold in overtime against Canada.
A 150-year-old coal mine in Illinois has transformed into a thriving solar farm powering more than 650 homes and businesses. The project turns decades of environmental damage into clean energy for the future.