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Davis fights WBO World Lightweight Championship titleholder Denys Berinchyk on Friday night at Madison Square Garden on ESPN.
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![That's more than half of its current nationwide footprint. That's more than half of its current nationwide footprint.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Joann-Store_Closures_20434.jpg?w=525)
Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcy
That's more than half of its current nationwide footprint.
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![WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. Trump wants to use financial incentives to encourage government employees to quit. According to the White House, tens of thousands of workers have taken the government up on its offer. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser […] WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. Trump wants to use financial incentives to encourage government employees to quit. According to the White House, tens of thousands of workers have taken the government up on its offer. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Trump_77695_47c21a.jpg?w=525)
Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions...
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Fun to Do: Talented dogs, ‘Holidivas’ and more
Coming up: "Holidivas" Valentine's edition in Virginia Beach, "Mutts Gone Nuts — Unleashed" in Newport News and the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
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Woman charged with manslaughter after man’s body found on Route 17 in York County
Authorities have identified a body that was found in York County as 43-year-old John Jairo...
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![UVA’s biggest 2023-24 upticks were ticket sales, up 17.7% to $16.6 million, and media rights, up 9.2% to $33.2 million. UVA’s biggest 2023-24 upticks were ticket sales, up 17.7% to $16.6 million, and media rights, up 9.2% to $33.2 million.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TVP-L-SP-VT-UVA-1126-WS-19-1.jpg?w=525)
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UVA financial report to NCAA shows 8.9% revenue increase in 2023-24
UVA’s biggest 2023-24 upticks were ticket sales, up 17.7% to $16.6 million, and media rights,...
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![Micah Ojo embraces her team's depth because she is surrounded by the best supporting in perhaps five years at Princess Anne, which has won 10 of the past 11 Class 5 state championships. Micah Ojo embraces her team's depth because she is surrounded by the best supporting in perhaps five years at Princess Anne, which has won 10 of the past 11 Class 5 state championships.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TVP-L-SP-HIGHLIGHTS-0110-KW-04.jpg?w=525)
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More than just star Micah Ojo, Princess Anne aims for 11th girls basketball state title in 12 seasons
Micah Ojo embraces her team's depth because she is surrounded by the best supporting in...
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This year, the best Valentine’s Day chocolates come in bars
Chocolatiers have been busy making their own versions of the viral “Dubai chocolate bar.”
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Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison term
The singer's attorney says she believes the Supreme Court will agree to hear an appeal.
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![More than 24,000 people have signed the Change.org petition requesting that the museum add Chapman's story to approximately 200 focused presentations when it opens next month in Arlington, Texas. More than 24,000 people have signed the Change.org petition requesting that the museum add Chapman's story to approximately 200 focused presentations when it opens next month in Arlington, Texas.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TVP-SLABINSKI.jpg?w=503)
Critics say National Medal of Honor Museum shortchanges airman’s achievements
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Federal health agencies restore webpages and datasets following judge’s order
A judge’s order brought back public access to information that had been removed.
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