Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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Federal investigators, state inspectors criticized over response to reports of problems at the factory.
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Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.
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Hires needed to address a “10-year increase” in mental health problems.
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Each weighs in on topics ranging from Southside investment to housing.
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Youngkin administration says daily removals don’t violate U.S. election law.
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Same-day registration options exist up to Election Day.
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A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly."
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Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca early Thursday before moving inland and weakening to a tropical storm as it dumped heavy rain.
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The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene.
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The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.
Arts & Culture
- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad