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At least 11(+) state legislative incumbents lost primaries on Tuesday

Welcome to the Friday, June 17, Brew.

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Study: Diabetes wellness visits reduce risk of amputation

A new study by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators found that patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36 per cent less likely to need an amputation. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Virginia Democratic candidates raised $66.6 million more than Republicans

In Virginia, state-level candidates raised $277.1 million between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. Democratic candidates raised $165.2 million and Republican candidates raised $98.4 million.

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LEGO Builds New Factory In US - Check Out The Details

The Danish toy company, The LEGO Group, plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. LEGO expects the 1.7 million square foot facility, once completed, to provide jobs to more than 1,760 people. CEO Niels B. Christiansen said, "This is an exciting step for the…

Benzinga

Virginia lands LEGO factory in suburban Richmond

Global toy manufacturer the LEGO Group plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a factory in suburban Richmond, Virginia

The Independent UK

Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his campaign-trail rhetoric by holding a face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince outraged Washington nearly four years ago by ordering, according…

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Amber Heard says she’ll stand by abuse allegations against Johnny Depp ‘to my dying day’

Amber Heard isn’t backing down from her claims of abuse at the hands of ex-husband Johnny Depp, even after a Virginia jury sided with him and agreed she defamed him.

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‘This is not hopeless’: the progressive prosecutors who vow not to enforce abortion bans

The end of Roe could usher in a complex legal landscape with different enforcement regimes in different states, and even within them

The Guardian - US

Does Affordable Housing Make the Surrounding Neighborhood Less Affordable?

A Urban Institute research brief found that affordable housing developments in Alexandria, Virginia, were associated with a small increase in surrounding property values.

Reason

Behind Virginia’s mystery marijuana provision: Measure came from governor’s office, with help from 2 Democrats

RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Suit tries to keep a close eye on marijuana legislation.

Tribune News Service

To some surprise, Youngkin hosts series of Pride events

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted a series of events this week marking Pride month

The Independent UK

Auto review: Encore! Encore! After a decade in the market, Buick's segment-busting mini-SUV still shines

STRATFORD, Virginia — I’m a fan of minnows. Affordable, fun entry-level subcompacts. The versatile Honda Fit hatchback. The Mazda Miata sportscar. I still weep for the loss of the Ford Fiesta ST funbox.

Tribune News Service

Technology key to future Indo-US ties: Sandhu

‘This has been a “momentous year” for India-US trade and economic relations,’ say the Indian envoy.

The Hindu

Virginia has no open U.S. House seats for the first time in a decade

The filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Virginia this year was April 7, 2022. Thirty-three candidates are running for Virginia’s 11 U.S. House districts, including 12 Democrats and 21 Republicans. That’s three candidates per district, more than the 2.36 candidates per district in 2020 and less than the…

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The Independent UK

Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation

A Washington Commanders assistant coach referring to the Jan. 6 insurrection as a “dust-up at the Capitol” is just the latest off-field controversy for NFL franchise

USA Today Sports Media Group

UGA football offers Virginia’s top 2024 recruit

The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a scholarship offer to Kristopher Jones, who is the top-ranked class of 2024 recruit in Virginia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

2 more Philly shooting suspects taken into custody, expected to face murder charges

PHILADELPHIA — Two teens accused of fatally shooting bystanders during Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street were taken into custody Thursday by US Marshals in Richmond, Virginia, the Philadelphia district attorney’s office said.

Benzinga

BWX Technologies Secures Contract To Build Nuclear Microreactor In US

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) to build the first advanced nuclear microreactor in the U.S. BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC will build the prototype in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Euclid, Ohio, under a cost-type contract valued at around $300 million, depending…

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Virginia Senate Leader Says Commanders Stadium Bill is Dead

A bill to potentially bring the new Commanders stadium to Virginia is dead.

The Independent UK

Virginia General Assembly tabling Commanders stadium bill

The General Assembly is tabling for the year legislation intended to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia

Sports Illustrated

Virginia QB Lands NIL Deal With Local McDonald’s Restaurants

As part of his deal, he’ll get his own signature meal at local locations.

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Six candidates running in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

Six candidates are running in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on June 21, 2022. Derrick Anderson, Bryce Reeves, Crystal Vanuch, and Yesli Vega have raised the most money. Incumbent Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for re-election in the redrawn 7th District.

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Raytheon Plans HQ Relocation - Check Out Where

Aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX) plans to establish its worldwide headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, as Washington, D.C., serves as a convenient travel hub for its global customers and employees. RTX is currently based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company plans to maintain its substantial presence in the U.S., encompassing 600 sites…

The Independent UK

Raytheon to establish global headquarters near Washington

Aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies says it plans to establish a global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia

The Independent UK

Judges toss suit seeking Virginia House elections this year

A three-judge panel has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force all 100 members of Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year

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