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Some Hampton Roads federal leases slated to be canceled, DOGE list shows. Are more to come?
The recently created Department of Government Efficiency has published an online list displaying 676 potential U.S. lease terminations as of April 2.
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Business
What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun.
Politics
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
The review will also look at other defense officials' use of the publicly available app.
Local News
Bye-bye, Helene, Milton and Beryl. Names from those nasty hurricanes are now retired.
These hurricanes were so deadly and devastating last year that their names are being retired.
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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")
Photos: Ocean Lakes girls soccer hosts Western Branch
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
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![Nina Murthy of Princess Anne controls the ball against Taleah James of Warhill during the first half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va., March 25, 2025. Princess Anne won 3-0. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Girls High School Soccer")
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![Head coach Michael Vick smiles on the field during the first spring practice at Norfolk State University’s William "Dick" Price Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "NSU Spring Practice- Michael Vick")
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![Old Dominion University linebacker EJ Green runs a drill in front of NFL scouts during Pro Day at ODU’s S.B. Ballard Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "ODU Pro Day")
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
Former VCU commit and Woodside High star Silas Barksdale flips to Virginia
Barksdale, who originally committed to Virginia Commonwealth, will follow former VCU coach Ryan Odom to...
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High school scoreboard: Unranked Princess Anne baseball team shocks No. 4 First Colonial
No. 5 Ocean Lakes shut out No. 4 Western Branch in girls soccer. The Dolphins...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
These streamlined Neapolitan meatballs are made with panko breadcrumbs
Don’t be shy about mixing the panko-meat mixture with your hands.
Opinion
Editorial: Prospect of deep EPA cuts dims hope for Chesapeake Bay revival
Without a strong, active EPA, efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay are likely to...
National News
Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey
At least 20 states have passed similar legislation that targets such media involving elections.
Military
Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists
It’s an example of the sweeping and sometimes unintended consequences Trump's executive orders.
National Politics
Analysis: Elections in Florida and Wisconsin confirm changed political environment
Tuesday's election results shows the GOP has work to do to avoid big losses next...
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Stanley’s new spring products are perfect poolside
Check out the latest Stanley styles that are positively perfect for that resort vibe. Share...