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Virginia Man Argues His 'FTP&ATF' License Plate Is Free Speech. The Supreme Court Might Hear His Case.

A federal appeals court ruled that Curtis Whateley's anti-police vanity plate was private speech protected by the First Amendment. Virginia says it will seek review from the Supreme Court.

Reason

An entry list of 23 cars brace for IMSA’s lone all-GT showcase at Virginia International Raceway

IMSA's only GT-exclusive race of the season brings a stacked grid to Southern Virginia

Motorsport

Hit Producer Benny Blanco Faces Furious Backlash After Social Media Discovers He Is Not Actually Latino

Benny Blanco, known for hits with Katy Perry and Maroon 5, faces criticism for cultural appropriation after releasing a Spanish-language album, 'Hermoso', despite not having Latino heritage

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‘I’m going to start a revolution’: Virginia coffee drinker crashes out over change in International Delight creamer and what he says it actually means

“People are starting to notice capitalism is ruining everything."

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Virginia prosecutor is reviewing video of ICE agent pointing a gun at a woman in parking lot

An ICE agent accused a Virginia woman of trying to run them over — which she says did not happen

The Independent UK

In 2025, Virginia spent $8 million rebuilding 1.09 miles of Ragged Island shoreline; the project created 2.6 acres of new marsh and 2.2 acres of oyster reef while cutting hundreds of tons of sediment entering Chesapeake Bay

Virginia’s $8 million Ragged Island restoration project rebuilt 1.09 miles of shoreline, creating 2.6 acres of marsh and 2.2 acres of oyster reef. Funded by NOAA Fisheries, the project is reducing erosion and keeping hundreds of tons of sediment and nutrients out of Chesapeake Bay while creating valuable habitat for…

The Times of India

Benny Blanco Branded 'Racist' as His Latin Album 'Hermoso' and Giant Mask Spark 'Latino Cosplay' Claims

Benny Blanco's upcoming album 'Hermoso' has sparked controversy over its cover art and cultural authenticity, with critics questioning his use of Latin elements despite his non-Latin heritage.

International Business Times UK

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The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready?

TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Tucked in a deep-red district in West Virginia, two tiny tourist towns rest high up in the Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, nestled alongside grand waterfalls, winding hollows and scenic overlooks. And soon, 10,000 acres between the towns of Thomas and Davis and spanning into…

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'You Didn't Like Being Called a Hoe': US Citizen Defends Hurling Insults After ICE Agent Draws Gun

A Virginia woman's dashcam footage contradicts ICE's account of a confrontation, sparking outrage and political backlash over the agency's tactics and handling of the incident

International Business Times UK

ICE agent caught on video pulling gun on woman for exercising her First Amendment rights

The Virginia woman says the Department of Homeland Security misrepresented the events that took place after a spokesperson accused her of ‘weaponzing her vehicle’

The Independent UK

Universities are buying and selling property for data centers, prompting concerns about an AI brain drain

The George Washington University recently sold its Virginia campus to Amazon, and The University of Michigan proposed a new $1.2 billion data center development.

Fortune

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia

Medicaid Now Covers Doula Support in More Than Half of States, and Finding One Is Still Hard

Medicaid now covers doula care in 26 states and DC, but low payment rates and enrollment paperwork keep many doulas out of the program.

Medical Daily

Virginia cracks down on electricity firms hiking prices for AI data centers — move could save ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ for everyday users

Virginia now requires data centers to fund their own dedicated power infrastructure, aiming to shield ordinary residents from rising electricity costs.

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The Independent UK

Chiefs welcome back Eric Bieniemy after his wife was shot at their Virginia home

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Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy returns to practice for first time since his wife’s shooting

Eric Bieniemy’s wife was shot at their Virginia home last month

The Times of India

In 1933, Virginia islanders began leaving Hog Island after a devastating hurricane; abandoned sheep lived wild for decades and became a rare American breed

Hog Island sheep possess remarkable characteristics shaped by their isolated life on a Virginia barrier island. Following a formidable hurricane in 1933, the island's inhabitants left, leading the remaining sheep to become feral. For years, they thrived autonomously until conservationists recognized their unique genetic identity, prioritizing efforts to preserve this…

Reason

The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner

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Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe

In the mountains of eastern West Virginia sits Green Bank, a town of roughly 150 people where using a cell phone, running a Wi-Fi router, or operating a microwave near the town centre is not just impractical; it is against the law. Green Bank sits at the heart of the…

The Independent UK

Virginia county must replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024, judge rules

The NAACP Virginia State Conference called the ruling ‘a decisive victory’ for students.

Medical Daily

Virginia Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case After a Single Mosquito Bridged Two People

Virginia confirmed its first locally acquired dengue case in Northern Virginia. Officials traced it to one mosquito and reported no further spread.

Medical Daily

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

The Independent UK

Two baby giraffes went missing from a Virginia zoo. The feds say a double-crossing informant helped keep them hidden

Exclusive: ‘I was a confidential informant,’ animal handler Patrick Robinson, who is now the subject of a federal probe, told The Independent. ‘... I was in [the investigation] from the ground up.’

Ballotpedia

Elaine Luria's (D) primary victory sets up general election rematch in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Elaine Luria defeated Nila Devanath, Bill Fleming, and Patrick Mosolf in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Luria and Devanath led in fundraising and media attention ahead of the election.

Tom’s Hardware

After severe 76% electricity price hikes due to AI data centers, Virginia requires firms to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure — state regulators crack down, governor says move will save civilians ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’

Virginia's public utility regulator now requires all data center projects to pay for the infrastructure needed to supply their power. This makes it one of the first states to convert the 'ratepayer protection pledge' into an actionable policy.

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