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Surge in Virginia syphilis cases alarms physicians
A regional collaboration called the Stop Syphilis Coalition is launching a public awareness campaign this month to educate residents and providers on risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations.
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Wall Street swings in final hours of trading before Trump’s tariff announcement
Financial markets have been particularly shaky because of the uncertainty around what Trump will announce.
Politics
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding
Can Medicaid patients continue to sue over the right to choose their own qualified provider?
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Hampton City Council looks at adding new voter precinct for university students
The City Council's interest in a new precinct near Hampton University comes after students faced long lines and wait times at the polls to vote in the November presidential election.
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Crime and Public Safety
Police launch homicide investigation after man shot and killed at Norfolk 7-Eleven
Police responded Monday night to a report of a man who was shot at a...
Sports
Norfolk State guard wins Lou Henson Award as top mid-major player
Brian Moore Jr. averaged 18.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game and led...
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High school scoreboard: Gloucester boys overcome No. 15 Smithfield by a run
No. 5 Great Bridge defeated No. 11 Lafayette in a 2-0 boys soccer shutout after...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Cheesy homemade manicotti is the star of this budget dinner for four
Looking to stay on budget? Opt for simple Italian dishes as a way to save...
Opinion
Editorial: Lawmakers should stay true to their legislative intent during veto session
Lawmakers can make Virginia better by taking thoughtful action on the many bills Gov. Youngkin...
National News
Einstein called it his “biggest blunder.” Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion
If dark energy were a universal constant, then the separation between galaxies would be uniform...
Military
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth’s office
It's another step in the far-reaching effort to eliminate so-called DEI content.
National Politics
GOP senators push ahead on Trump’s tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later
The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it...
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The best disinfectant sprays for a cleaner, safer space
Disinfectant sprays are easy to use and an effective way to eliminate all kinds of...