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Court extends block on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday extended a block on the Trump administration proceeding with an $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, finding the administration’s claims of its demise insufficient. Ruling from the bench, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said the administration…

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Four Democrats compete for party nomination to challenge Republican incumbent in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Four candidates — Nila Devanath, Bill Fleming, Elaine Luria, and Patrick Mosolf — are running in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Devanath and Luria lead in fundraising and media attention.

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Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law

A new Virginia law will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses

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Virginia Records Most Measles Cases Ever as Buckingham County Outbreak Continues

Virginia has reported a record 77 measles cases in 2026 with an active outbreak in Buckingham County. The VDH issued a clinical alert to healthcare providers on June 3.

Medical Daily

Listeria Outbreak Kills One, Hospitalizes Seven: Soft Ricotta and Requeson Cheese Recalled in New York, Virginia, Maryland

A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta and requesón cheese has killed one person and hospitalized seven others across three states.

Medical Daily

New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason Why

Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.

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Jan. 6 rally organizer getting another $1.2 million from taxpayers to promote ‘Trump Accounts’

First in The Independent: A Virginia firm that organized Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021, ‘Stop the Steal’ rally is set to receive a further $1.2 million in taxpayer funds to help promote ‘Trump Accounts’

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Virginia man used a fetish website to lure a man to his house for a ‘violent fantasy encounter.’ Then he staged the entire scene

Banfield maintains that he is innocent.

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5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Every internet search, streamed video and AI-generated response depends on a data center somewhere. Driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cryptocurrency, data centers have become the backbone of the modern digital economy. But though their key role is in enabling virtual and remote experiences, data centers…

The Conversation

Virginia Records Highest Measles Count on Record While Major World Cup Gateway Links to Mexico's Growing Outbreak

Virginia has recorded a record 77 measles cases in 2026 as Washington Dulles, a major World Cup travel gateway, connects travelers from countries facing active outbreaks, raising public health concerns ahead of the tournament.

Medical Daily

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 213 — Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin

On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend Gerry Griffin live from the International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in McLean, Virginia.

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Brewery brings back George Washington’s beer recipe to celebrate 250 years of America

America’s first president recorded the recipe while he was serving as a colonel in the Virginia militia

The Independent UK

Virginia Man Sentenced To Life In Double-Murder Plot Involving Brazilian Au Pair

The sentencing concludes a closely watched Virginia murder case that centered on an affair, a fabricated online identity and the deaths of two unsuspecting victims.

International Business Times

Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home

A magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stealing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government and storing them in the basement of his Virginia home

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Husband jailed for life after killing his wife and man he lured from fetish website

The couple’s 4-year-old daughter was home during the killings

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Virginia woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5m over mashed potato-related accident

Lawsuit says it happened on Mother's Day.

The Guardian - US

Eight alleged US thieves indicted for stealing $5m worth of cheese, beef and cigarettes

‘Retail theft ring’ stole goods from logistics sites in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey and sold them in New York, officials say

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Virginia's new Democratic trifecta approved 49 election-related bills and resolutions during the 2026 legislative session, a 250% increase over previous three-year average with divided government

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on April 22 after sending 51 election-related bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and adopting three resolutions. Spanberger signed 46 bills and vetoed five.

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Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

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Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations

Commercial buses still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology and emergency braking systems that have become standard on many new cars despite the fact that the National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending it for years

The Independent UK

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction

A federal judge is considering whether to throw out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers

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Mechanic Works On 2026 Nissan Pathfinder. Then He Notices It Has An Unprecedented New Feature: 'Something I Wasn't Expecting'

'That’s why it’s in the shop already!'

Reason

The Cigar Lounge That Bureaucracy Almost Killed

In Roanoke, Virginia, one entrepreneur’s dream ran into permit rules, taxes, Prohibition-era alcohol rules, and a city order to spend $10,000 on a “historic” dry-cleaning sign.

International Business Times UK

Where Was $1.776 Billion Going? The Shocking List of People Blocked by New 'Slush Fund' Bill

US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund.

The Economic Times

Amazon's Ring sued over facial recognition feature, latest privacy concern for doorbell maker

A Virginia resident is suing Amazon for privacy violations, alleging its Ring doorbell cameras, specifically the "Familiar Faces" feature, collect and store facial recognition data of passersby without consent. The class-action lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages, highlighting ongoing privacy concerns surrounding Ring's technology and its partnerships.

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