Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Virginia Beach’s Blayr Barton eyes repeat at ECSC after win ‘changed my whole surfing career’
The Virginian-Pilot
·
August 18, 2025
Virginia Beach pro Blayr Barton looks to defend his Pro men’s crown in his hometown as the 63rd annual East Coast Surfing Championships kick off this week at the Oceanfront. Barton is aiming to become the first to win consecutive men’s division...
Virginia Hojas Carbonell appointed Bloomington Faculty Council director
Indiana University Indianapolis
·
August 18, 2025
Virginia Hojas Carbonell has been named director of the Indiana University Bloomington Faculty Council, effective Aug. 1. Virginia Hojas Carbonell. A longtime member of the IU Bloomington community, Hojas Carbonell brings over 15 years of...
Virginia Beach government’s top earners get pay raises
The Virginian-Pilot
·
August 18, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council last week granted pay increases for five top city employees whom they appointed. The city manager, attorney, clerk, real estate assessor and auditor were granted 3% raises. Virginia Beach’s budget for this...
Starlink Seeks Trump Block on Virginia Fiber Plan for Satellite Shift
WebProNews
·
August 18, 2025
Virginia’s Broadband Push Meets Resistance In a bold move that underscores the tensions in America’s quest for universal high-speed internet, SpaceX’s Starlink has petitioned the incoming Trump administration to derail Virginia’s ambitious plan to...
Trump administration denies federal funding to Virginia schools that treat trans students with dignity
The Advocate
·
August 18, 2025
The Trump administration will deny funding to Virginia school districts who refuse to bar trans students from restrooms matching their identity. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. The...
Updated Bet365 bonus code “SYRACUSE”: New $1,150 sports betting bonus for Monday Night Football Preseason this evening
Syracuse.com - New York
·
August 18, 2025
As of Monday, August 18, 2025, Bet365 bonus code “SYRACUSE” has been extended for a packed MLB schedule and primetime NFL preseason football. The Bet365 bonus code SYRACUSE unlocks $150 in bonus bets instantly, or up to $1,000 back if your first...
Antibody Could Become First Treatment for Immune Dysregulation Behind Sepsis
Technology Networks
·
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. The antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other...
Led by pair of transfers, Virginia’s quarterback room can light up the scoreboard
The Cavalier Daily - Virginia
·
The quarterback position has been a question mark for Virginia ever since the departure of Brennan Armstrong back in 2022. While both Anthony Colandrea and Tony Muskett showed signs of promise in their two seasons, neither shined bright enough to...
Tributes flood social media for Durban plane-crash pilot
The South African
·
August 18, 2025
While search operations continue for Johannesburg pilot, Andrew Blackwood-Murray, whose plane plunged into the ocean on Thursday, tributes have been flooding his social media pages. Andrew Blackwood-Murray was undertaking his final aerial display...
Liberal Outlet Embarrasses Itself In Latest Attempt To Dunk On Trump
The Daily Caller
·
In the latest example of the liberal press downplaying Washington, D.C.’s crime crisis or pretending it does not exist, The Washington Post opted Saturday for a strategy different from simply citing a misleading statistic: touring the city’s...
BREAKING: Man charged with murdering mother in Virginia Square apartment
Arlington Now - Virginia
·
August 18, 2025
Logan Chrisinger (courtesy ACPD) Entrance to the Virginia Square Tower apartments (staff photo by Jared Serre) A man has been charged with first degree murder after allegedly shooting his mother to death inside an apartment in Virginia Square....
"I didn't know about Nebraska, how big this was" - Freshman Virginia Adriano gets honest on her first impressions of Nebraska Volleyball
Sportskeeda
·
August 18, 2025
Nebraska Volleyball freshman Virginia Adriano shared her honest thoughts regarding the impression of the program before her commitment. Adriano, a Turin native, played in Serie A1 before joining the Huskers for her collegiate stint. Adriano played...
This Underrated Amtrak Route Is Quietly Becoming The Best Sleeper Train in America — But No One Knows It Exists
The Travel
·
August 18, 2025
While many travelers fight elbows on the Interstate traffic, or crowd the skies with planes, train passengers are treated to delicious cocktails and meals onboard, complete with car attendants, and Amtrak is no exception. Amtrak's sleeping trains,...
Oklahoma's 'America First' test for teachers features questions on gender, freedom of religion: report
Fox News
·
The state’s Superintendent, Ryan Walters, told Fox News Digital that next week he plans to release a new certification test for teachers moving into the state from blue states. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Teachers from blue states...
Scoops for Troops: ‘Heroes Golf Classic’ raises $25k for veterans, first responders
Bristol Press - Connecticut
·
PLAINVILLE — Scoops For Troops raised more than $25,000 for the Travis Mills Foundation and the Tunnels To Towers Foundation at their Third Annual “Heroes Golf Classic” at Tunxis Country Club this past Thursday. The local Ahern family — Scott...
Virginia: Boyd Gaming, Pamunkey Tribe's temporary Norfolk casino to open this November
Yogonet International
·
August 18, 2025
Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will open a temporary casino, The Interim Gaming Hall, in Norfolk this November while construction continues on a permanent resort set for 2027. The temporary casino will have over 130 slot machines and...
2,500 players in 14 Cavan soccer clubs
The Anglo-Celt
·
Empowerment makes a team player Published: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10:48 AM Last updated: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10:49 AM “I don’t want to hear you scored 600 million goals today,” says Ciaran Gilmour to the drove of children shuffling their feet eagerly on...
Why Highland Park is one of the best walkable neighborhoods in Birmingham
Bham Now - Alabama
·
August 18, 2025
Sponsored With community and convenience just steps away, The James on Highland Ave is the place to be. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now) As a 20-something living in Birmingham, there are a few things I prioritize when choosing a place to live: great...
Obenshain, Franklin take the hot 41st District race to the airwaves
Cardinal News - Virginia
·
August 18, 2025
The race to represent Virginia’s House of Delegates District 41 is heating up, and both candidates recently released ads in the digital space and on the airwaves. The 41st District is anticipated to be one of the closest House of Delegates races...
Students return to school across Central Virginia, including Fox Elementary after devastating fire
WTVR-TV - Virginia
·
August 18, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — Students across Central Virginia are heading back to the classroom today as the new school year begins in multiple districts. In Richmond, elementary students along with sixth and ninth graders are returning to school today,...