North Carolina lawmakers pressed the administrative office of the courts on e-court technology cost overruns, system performance, and efficiency. The hearing highlighted frustrations over slowdowns, unclear financial savings, and heavy reliance on a single vendor. Meanwhile, a growing trend of families pulling their children out of traditional public education and opting for homeschooling or alternative education options has led to concerns about discrimination against homeschool graduates in college admissions. [... more]

Boston sports fan Casey Affleck discusses his love for the Red Sox and Patriots, and shares stories about his experience working at Fenway Park as a vendor. He also talks about his latest movies, including Our Friend and The World to Come, and shares his passion for baseball and the Olympics. [... more]