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- Richmond City announces Odie Donald II as new CAO after national search
- Shannon Taylor touts her experience in run for Virginia attorney general
- JLARC: No benefit in transferring Virginia’s juvenile justice system from public safety
- Youngkin administration has missed deadline to set AI rules for state police
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Attendees also got a first look at Cole, the county’s new raccoon mascot.
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The group estimates 12,000 additional slots would cost $160M.
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Updated: More than 130 residents spoke during the seven-hour board meeting.
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Virginia is among the states that sued to block migrants from receiving health benefits.
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The Sunni Islamist group recently took control of Damascus, ending the Assad family's reign.
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Board discussed police being involved in mental health situations, new funding and training.
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Current and former Meta employees fear the new automation push comes at the cost of allowing AI to make tricky determinations about how Meta's apps could lead to real world harm.
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The White House said it's reached deals with nine law firms to provide about $1 billion in pro bono services. But the details of those agreements remain murky.
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RFK Jr. announced this week that the federal government is removing the recommendation that kids and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. But CDC advice is more nuanced.
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In places like Antarctica, small things can make a difference. Scientists are finding that penguin waste is helping form clouds, which could be offsetting the effects of climate change.
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The extreme sport of ultrarunning is known for seemingly impossible feats. But Stephanie Case's recent performance — six months after giving birth — is making waves far beyond the running community.
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