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Norfolk School Board to start consolidation, assess how many schools will close
Norfolk School Board Chair Sarah DiCalogero said the body plans to start the school closure process in the 2026-27 school year after a surprise City Council ultimatum issued this week.
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US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says
CBO warnings about population growth cut into Trump policy priorities related to mass deportations.
Politics

White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin
She was seen as among the least controversial Cabinet picks.
Local News

Portsmouth’s $1 billion budget proposal lowers real estate tax, funds waterfront plans
Portsmouth's proposed $1.02 billion fiscal 2026 operating budget and capital improvement plan includes tax relief on vehicles and real estate, employee raises and funding for a new public safety facility and the long-term planning for relocation of City Hall.
Crime and Public Safety

Evidence in ex-U.S. Attorney’s death points to ‘natural causes,’ police say
Alexandria police say so far in their investigation, 43-year-old former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber's death...
Sports

David Teel: On Hokies’ struggles, AD says ‘I’m where the buck stops’
With the ACC distributing television revenue based largely on football viewership, Virginia Tech may look...
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High school scoreboard: No. 15 Hickory boys soccer team upsets No. 3 Cox
No. 2 Kellam earned a 2-1 win over No. 9 Great Bridge in softball with...
Restaurants, Food and Drink

The cookbook ‘Pakistan’ serves up recipes for mutton pulao, garlic chutney and sweet seviyan
Mutton pulao is an aromatic rice dish prepared in a gently spiced bone broth.
Opinion

Editorial: As discrimination protections erode, a Virginia housing rights case stands out
A successful fair housing case brought by the Virginia attorney general shows the value of...
National News

Boulder, Colorado, wins Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027, beating out Utah and Ohio
Boulder beat out finalist cities Cincinnati, Ohio and both Salt Lake City and Park City,...
Military

‘I didn’t think it would be this bad’: Veterans worry VA cuts will hurt their care
Veterans worry about what cuts will mean for their benefits. Some already have their answer.
National Politics

Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
The White House claims the move will foster domestic manufacturing.
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Hidden Gems from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Check out the hottest low-key items to save big on during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale...