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States enact more than 400 election-related bills in first seven months of 2026

States have enacted 419 election-related bills so far this year — the most of any even-numbered session year since Ballotpedia launched its Election Policy Legislation Tracker in 2022.

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Virginia families desperate to find ten men missing after hiking in Nepal

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Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods

Dozens of Americans, including community leaders from Northern Virginia, were traveling to Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash when catastrophic flash floods struck the border region

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States enact more than 400 election-related bills in first seven months of 2026

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, Brew.

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She was first in line for Virginia Panda Express grand opening, then two ‘Karens’ convinced others to jump the queue: ‘She was being so mean’

Maybe she was just hangry.

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Virginia Guard Jailed for Using Handcuffs as Brass Knuckles To Punch Mentally Ill Inmate 45 Times

A Virginia prison guard received a one-year sentence for assaulting a mentally ill inmate, highlighting rare federal prosecution and ongoing scrutiny of supermax prison conditions.

International Business Times UK

Trump aide Natalie Harp back in her comfort zone as she trails president on another golf course

Harp was spotted Saturday with the president at his Virginia golf course ahead of his appearance at Sunday’s Indy grand prix

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In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became America’s first landfill park and now spans 165 acres

Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach serves as a unique example of transformation, evolving from a large landfill into a vibrant 165-acre recreational area. Opening its gates in 1973, this park now boasts serene lakes, extensive trails, and playgrounds, showcasing innovative landfill reclamation practices. Its picturesque setting attracts visitors who…

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Today in Supreme Court History: August 22, 1998

8/22/1998: On August 22, 1998, Barry Black led a Ku Klux Klan rally in Carroll County, Virginia. The Supreme Court considered the… The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 22, 1998 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Virginia kicks off our 50 States in 50 Days series

Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, Brew.

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Man suffered brain injury and severe bruising after ICE arrest in Virginia, records show

José Mejía Hernandez, 45, who was hospitalized for his injuries, was then transferred to an ICE office and fitted with an ankle monitor

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Virginia county with 250 data centers begins to rein in building — Loudoun’s more than 250 data centers made it one of the richest counties in the US, but residents are pushing back

Loudoun County recently changed its zoning policy which treated data centers as office parks. These projects now have to go through an approval process from the people and the local government, a significant change after more than 25 years of easy approvals.

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19-year-old illegal immigrant in US kills co-worker after ‘intimate relationship’; police say he tried to burn body

A 19-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador has been arrested over the brutal killing of his 42-year-old co-worker, who was found stabbed multiple times and doused with gasoline near a trail in Virginia, police said.

The Times of India

In 1942, a US soldier wrote 300 love letters to his wife; 80 years later the mysterious box appeared at a USO office

In 2022, a cardboard box containing more than 300 letters written by a US Army soldier during the Second World War arrived unexpectedly at a United Service Organisations (USO) office in New York. The letters belonged to Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber, a young soldier who spent years overseas writing to his…

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State cracks down on out-of-state plates, giving drivers six weeks to register their cars properly

Maryland residents have until October 1 to register their cars in the state before facing fines

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In 1966, a 71-year-old woman donated nearly 100 acres of her Virginia farm and money for an amphitheatre; the land became America's only national park dedicated to the performing arts

Before it became a stage beneath the stars, Wolf Trap was simply a Virginia farm. But in the 1960s, one woman had a very different dream for the land: a place where music, theater and the performing arts could be part of America’s national park system. Meet Catherine Filene Shouse,…

Reason

Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Restriction on Informing Indiana Minors About Out-of-State Abortion Providers

Some excerpts from yesterday's long decision in Planned Parenthood Great Nw. v. Comm'r, decided by Judge David Hamilton, joined by… The post Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Restriction on Informing Indiana Minors About Out-of-State Abortion Providers appeared first on Reason.com.

The Times of India

In 2015, a storm flooded and destroyed a Virginia wildlife refuge beach parking lot; now officials are moving it 2.5 miles north so dunes and saltmarsh can reclaim the old site

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is relocating its beach facilities to a more secure northern position following significant storm damage. This proactive approach not only aims to cut future repair costs but also accommodates the natural shifts of the island. While new parking arrangements will be established, the former site will…

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Just because the bill is low doesn’t mean energy is affordable

One light bulb. That was what electrification brought to my grandmother Mag’s two-story farmhouse in Boydton, Virginia. No one wrote down the year the rural electric cooperative workers brought the wire to her house in the late 1940s.

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Third rematch in 8 years happening in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R), Elaine Luria (D), and three other candidates are running for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

The Times of India

In 1830, a Virginia brickmaker reportedly built a house in an alley to stop wagons from scraping his wall, creating a home just 7.5 feet wide

In 1830, John Hollensbury transformed a narrow alley in Alexandria, Virginia into an innovative living space. This house, designed to combat alley nuisances, has intrigued historians who argue that its construction served practical purposes alongside personal motivations. The structure's unique design highlights the integration of unconventional urban spaces into existing…

The Economic Times

In 1983, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 43 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine species

The Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's artificial reef ecosystem. Initially serving in the menhaden fishing fleet, this vessel's end-of-life has been embraced through a thoughtful conversion process, funded federally.

The Independent UK

Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy gives update on his wife’s recovery from shooting at their Virginia home

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife was shot last month

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Candidates running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District focus their campaigns on affordability

Incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman (D), Douglas Ollivant (R), and Alaha Ahrar (I) are running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Vindman and Ollivant lead in noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention.

International Business Times UK

ICE Agents Refused To Remove Ankle Monitor From Man They Tasered Blocking MRI That Could Reveal Fatal Bleeding

A Virginia man faces medical challenges after a brain injury, as an ICE ankle monitor prevents necessary MRI scans, raising legal and health concerns.

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