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David Teel: Versatile QBs, rangy new receivers could elevate ODU’s offense
At the close of practice Tuesday, a Colton Joseph-to-Ja’Cory Thomas touchdown connection showed how the Monarchs' red-zone offense in 2025 could be as proficient as last season.
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Chinese e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they’re raising prices due to tariffs
Both companies said they would be making “price adjustments” starting April 25.
Politics
DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds
Nonprofit advocates say DOGE’s request threatens the basic freedoms of civil society.
Local News
Business Notes: New indoor cornhole lounge opening at Williamsburg outlets
An indoor cornhole lounge is coming to the area, a Chicken Salad Chick is opening soon and more business news from the Historic Triangle.
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![Nurse Shannon Williams listens to 7-day-old Ivey Chavez’s heart and lungs at the Chavez home in Norfolk on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” program that provides prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Both of Ivey’s parents, Isis and Enoc, are active-duty Navy. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "First Year Focus- Maternal Nusring Program")
Photos: Pilot program provides in-home care for Navy and Marine Corps families with infants
Shannon Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” pilot program that provides in-home prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Isis and Enoc Chavez recently welcomed a baby... -
![Annamarie, left, and her dad, Gary Camen, sit with their dogs Juno, on the left, and Fred, on the right, during bark in the park day at Harbor Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers")
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![Spectators take in a sunny day as the Norfolk Tides face the Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 10, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Gwinnett at Tides")
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
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![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
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![Kellam’s John Maggio (6) celebrates after a first half goal. Kellam faced Hickory at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 3, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Kellam BSOC")
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
Crime and Public Safety
Chesapeake woman injures trooper in police chase with child in car, authorities say
The chase spanned all the way from Elizabeth City into Chesapeake. The woman, now booked...
Sports
Ryan Chyzowski’s return gives Admirals boost heading into playoffs
The forward came back to Norfolk last Thursday after a stint with the AHL affiliate...
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757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox still No. 1, Cape Henry moves back into the rankings
Top-ranked Cox remained unbeaten. Greenbrier Christian, Ocean Lakes and Cape Henry move up with big...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Basket cheese holds the key to a tangy, fresh Easter treat
Basket cheese is in a category known as formaggi freschi.
Opinion
Cartoon: Goodbye Fluoride
Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for April 17, 2025.
National News
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
Trachtenberg was found unconscious and unresponsive in her luxury apartment tower in Manhattan in February.
Military
Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier
The switch comes less than two years after the post was redesignated Fort Moore.
National Politics
The State Department closes the office that flags disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
The Global Engagement Center was frequent target of criticism from conservatives.
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Best cycling sunglasses
Choosing sunglasses can be challenging – To help you out, here is a list of...