Abigail Spanberger makes history being sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn into office as Virginia's first female governor The Independent UK · Jan 17
Virginia to vote on Democrat-favored redistricting after lawmakers advance plan Virginia joins states from California to Florida in mid-decade redistricting push after party-line senate vote The Guardian - US · Jan 16
Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume The Independent UK · Jan 16
Virginia voters set to decide on new House map for the midterms Virginia voters are set to decide on a new House map that could help Democrats pick up as many as four seats in the midterm elections. Roll Call · Jan 16
Quick Facts on Delonte West: 2026 Arrest, Net Worth, and If He Really Sleep With Lebron's Mom Former NBA player Delonte West faces new legal trouble in 2026. Here's what's known about the arrest, bond, net worth and past controversy. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too When a curious raccoon broke into an Ashland, Virginia, liquor store in December 2025, sampled the stock and passed out on the bathroom floor, the story went viral within minutes. The local animal shelter’s Facebook post was picked up by national and international outlets and quickly inspired raccoon-themed cocktails, “trashed… The Conversation · Jan 16
Japan’s defense minister joins Pete Hegseth for early morning gym workout Pete Hegseth and Japan's defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi took part in an early morning workout session at a Virginia army base on Thursday (15 January). The Independent UK · Jan 16
FBI Raids Home of Reporter Covering Trump Administration For Bezos-Owned Washington Post Federal Bureau of Investigation agents executed a search warrant Wednesday at the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, the newspaper confirmed. International Business Times · Jan 14
FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter in ‘highly unusual and aggressive’ move Agents searched Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home and seized devices in inquiry tied to a classified materials case The Guardian - US · Jan 14
State Troopers in Virginia Are Targeting This One Driving Habit—And It’s Not Speeding Sadly, we’ve all been there: sirens flash in the rearview mirror, adrenaline spikes, and you immediately glance at the speedometer. Clever Dude · Jan 14
Where Is Sam Beal? Former NFL Player's Shoes Found in Empty Car at Virginia Beach Former NFL player Sam Beal has been missing for nearly seven months after his shoes were found inside an empty car in Virginia Beach, prompting renewed calls for information. International Business Times UK · Jan 14
DOJ officials lash out at Trump-appointed judge who asked why Lindsey Halligan still calls herself US attorney Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche join hostile response in defense of Trump’s pick for US attorney The Independent UK · Jan 14
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed The Independent UK · Jan 13
Trial begins for man accused of ‘catfish’ double murder during affair with au pair A catfish theory is at the center of the prosecution’s case The Independent UK · Jan 13
The Guardian - US · Jan 12 Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired after refusing to lead Comey case Robert McBride, deputy to Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, is latest in series of dismissals
Cycling News · Jan 11 New men's Continental teams confirmed in US and South Africa by UCI as overall numbers decline by 46% Only 20 women's teams on Continental level in 2026, with Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 single option for riders in North America
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Husband charged with elaborate double homicide after having affair with au pair to go on trial Both the au pair and husband were arrested between 2023 and 2024 and initially handed murder charges in the case
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
The Independent UK · Jan 10 Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb case A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Virginia woman arrested 30 years after newborn was found discarded in a Kentucky landfill Police say the baby had been born alive before being placed in a dumpster on the Eastern Kentucky University campus
GOBankingRates · Jan 9 3 Key Signs You’re Retiring in the Wrong State — and Don’t Know It Yet These key signs reveal when your state choice may be draining retirement savings faster than expected.
Reason · Jan 9 Allegedly Calling Ex "Fat Fuck Iranian" Stemmed from "Desire to Be Left Alone," not "Anti-Iranian Sentiment" From the First Circuit's decision Tuesday in Radfar v. Covino, written by Judge Seth Aframe, joined by Judges Kermit Lipez… The post Allegedly Calling Ex "Fat Fuck Iranian" Stemmed from "Desire to Be Left Alone," not "Anti-Iranian Sentiment" appeared first on Reason.com.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 7 7 new to Prime Video movies in January with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes Here's a round-up of seven critically acclaimed movies that are new to Prime Video in January 2026.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Drake and Adin Ross accused of fraud in alleged attempt to inflate rapper’s streams Pair have been accused of promoting sweepstakes casino Stake.us and using the proceeds to ‘fabricate’ Drake’s popularity among listeners
The Mary Sue · Jan 2 Virginia mom comes in with her 2 kids and orders 3 kids’ meals. Then the server steps in: ‘I’ve been coming here for years’ Working as a server means dealing with a lot more than just food and drinks. Shifts come with small negotiations, awkward moments, and customers who don’t always take “store policy” well.