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Regional waste authority finalizing contract with AI-led disposal and recycling provider
The Southeastern Public Service Authority, which handles much of the Hampton Roads region's trash, is closing in on a contract with an alternative waste disposal provider that uses artificial intelligence and robotics to extract mixed recyclables and organic material from municipal solid waste.
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Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness going away? Understanding Trump’s executive order
PSLF isn’t going anywhere, yet.
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Red flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis
But gun safety advocates, law enforcement officers and health care workers think more lives could be saved.
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After wrong-way chase on highway, state police charge 21-year-old who troopers say stole U-Haul
Virginia State Police have apprehended a 21-year-old who stole a U-Haul truck, evaded police on the interstate for over 10 miles and drove the wrong direction in traffic, according to an official statement.
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Crime and Public Safety
Suffolk police investigating homicide for 1 dead, warrants out for Chesapeake suspect
Responders received an "assist medic" call at around 2:15 p.m.; following an initial investigation, police...
Sports
Norfolk State men hold on to win MEAC title, earn berth in NCAA Tournament
The Spartans stormed back to win and claim their first NCAA bid since 2022 and...
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15 going on 16? Princess Anne’s state title dynasty is poised to continue after first unbeaten season
Although Menchville should again pose a major obstacle next season come state semifinal time, the...
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Slicing into Pi Day: These are America’s favorite pies
Instacart's ordering data uncovered surprising regional favorites and unexpected sweet trends.
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Today in History: March 17, white South Africans vote to end apartheid
White South Africans voted 68.7% to 31.3% to end over 40 years of apartheid in...
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Here’s how Virginia’s senators voted on bill to avoid government shutdown
The continuing resolution to keep the government funded through September divided Senate Democrats — those...
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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of reported Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.
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Which dog bike carrier should I get?
Allowing your dog to join for a bike ride can be a fun experience, but...