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What Does It Mean To Be A Harry Potter Fan In 2025?

Once a year, thousands of Harry Potter fans descend onto Staunton, Virginia. But that means something different now.

Inverse

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in late September 2025.

The Conversation

Abortion is on the ballot in three US states, from supreme court to governor

Reproductive justice has changed the face of judicial and gubernatorial races as abortion sanctuaries fight back

The Guardian - US

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Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections

The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races.

Axios

DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave - Roll Call

DNC Chair Ken Martin says Democrats have the momentum ahead of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which could signal a blue wave in 2026.

Roll Call

Abigail Spanberger presents herself as bulwark against chaos and cruelty

Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia is betting that the antidote to Trumpism is unflashy competence and a focus on cost of living

The Guardian - US

"No one knew what the hell we stood for": Dems ease off democracy message for '25

Their strategies amount to a rejection of former Vice President Harris' approach in last year's presidential campaign.

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Rigging the map? How power in US Congress could shift if both parties win their redistricting fights

Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their way

The Guardian - US

Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger

Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls

The Guardian - US

Obama shreds Trump over ballroom, bizarre Truth Social videos and family’s crypto fortune: ‘It’s like every day is Halloween’

Obama laid into Trump during a speech in support of Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger

The Independent UK

Scoop: Trump pours millions into Virginia, New Jersey races

The contests will be an early barometer for the 2026 midterm election.

Axios

Abby Zwerner's Emotional Testimony: Ex-Teacher Still Traumatised After Getting Shot by 6-Year-Old Student 2 Years Ago

Abby Zwerner, the former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, shared the lasting effects of the incident in an emotional testimony.

International Business Times UK

Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call

Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections.

Roll Call

Teacher tells court she thought she had died after six-year-old shot her in Virginia school

Abby Zwerner is suing former assistant principal for $40m, saying she failed to act after reports that child had gun

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New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits

We Got This Covered

Russian Revolution royal refugee claimed to resurface in West Virginia. It took a sample of her intestine to prove her story wrong

A royal mystery that only found its answer in death.

The Independent UK

Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had died

A former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023 says she thought she died that day

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These 6 States Are Stepping In To Help SNAP Recipients — Is Yours One of Them?

California, New York, Louisiana, New Mexico, Virginia and Minnesota provide $320M+ in emergency SNAP assistance as federal benefits face government shutdown.

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Immigrant Killed While Running From ICE: 24-Year-Old Hit by Car During 'Targeted Raid' in Virginia

Honduran man dies fleeing ICE on Virginia highway; advocates link the tragedy to expanded immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

The Independent UK

Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward redistricting amid national battle for partisan advantage

The redistricting surge began after Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw House maps before midterms

The Independent UK

Teenage Halloween pranksters in masks were almost shot by a scared relative, Virginia police say

Police are not pursuing charges against the pranksters at the request of the victim

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Virginia mom thought she was doing everything right. After her daughter’s alleged suicide, she shares a chilling warning

Two thirds of teen suicides are linked to nighttime phone use.

Roll Call

Is there such a thing as reverse coattails? - Roll Call

Next week’s elections in Virginia are testing whether a race down the ballot could drag down the top of the ticket.

International Business Times

Civil Trial Starts in $40 Million Lawsuit by Virginia Teacher Who Was Shot by Then-6-Year-Old Student

The civil trial in a $40 million lawsuit involving a Virginia teacher who was shot by a then-six-year-old student has begun.

The Independent UK

US appeals court overturns West Virginia landmark opioid lawsuit decision

A federal appeals court has overturned a landmark decision in an opioid lawsuit in West Virginia

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