Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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Youngkin recently requested an expedited disaster declaration from President Trump.
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Another winter storm is causing several school divisions to change plans.
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Pro-Palestine student groups said the legislation could suppress free speech.
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The bill would regulate certain roadway cameras for first time
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning Feb. 17.
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George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor U.S. presidents in lots of ways.
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Trump has signed a proclamation banning travelers from a dozen countries starting on Monday. And, Elon Musk's criticism of the budget bill is raising GOP concerns.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with longtime China observer Robert Daly about Trump administration plans to revoke Chinese student visas amid assertions of national security concerns.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
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Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others. They and researchers have found seasonal patterns around divorce filings.
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The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.
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