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Elaine Luria's (D) primary victory sets up general election rematch in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Elaine Luria defeated Nila Devanath, Bill Fleming, and Patrick Mosolf in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Luria and Devanath led in fundraising and media attention ahead of the election.

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After severe 76% electricity price hikes due to AI data centers, Virginia requires firms to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure — state regulators crack down, governor says move will save civilians ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’

Virginia's public utility regulator now requires all data center projects to pay for the infrastructure needed to supply their power. This makes it one of the first states to convert the 'ratepayer protection pledge' into an actionable policy.

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Beginning in 1999, Virginia scientists scattered about 70 million eelgrass seeds, helping nearly 9,000 acres of seagrass return

The coastal bays of Virginia experienced a dramatic eelgrass decline due to disease many years ago. In 1999, a comprehensive restoration project commenced, focusing on the dispersal of millions of eelgrass seeds. This initiative successfully rehabilitated nearly 9,000 acres of marine habitat, leading to healthier eelgrass meadows that provide essential…

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Dominion Energy Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Due to Dominion Energy's underperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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Oregon and Utah have built more than 130 wildlife crossings that could prevent deadly crashes and save both animals and human lives

Wildlife crossings are increasingly becoming one of the most effective ways to protect both motorists and animals on busy highways, and Oregon and Utah are among the US states leading the effort. Together, the two states have more than 130 wildlife crossings, including overpasses, underpasses and culverts that allow animals…

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Virginia teens at golf tryouts rescue family from drowning and then make squad

Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle and Jackson Castro were at golf team tryouts when they heard screams from nearby lake

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Why 20,000 tons of a demolished Virginia bridge became an artificial reef beneath Chesapeake Bay instead of ending up in a landfill

In Chesapeake Bay, discarded structures are being repurposed as vibrant artificial reefs. The remnants of a demolished bridge now serve as a bustling marine ecosystem, while decommissioned WWII wooden ships have become safeguarded habitats. Studies indicate that these artificial reefs enhance habitats and boost local fish populations, contributing significantly to…

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Shannon Taylor (D) defeated Salaam Bhatti (D), Jason Knapp (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District on August 4, 2026

Shannon Taylor (D) defeated Salaam Bhatti (D), Jason Knapp (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Taylor, Bhatti, and Knapp led in endorsements and fundraising.

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Don Beyer defeats four challengers in Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Don Beyer defeated Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District on Aug. 4.

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Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress next year. Several Democratic primaries featured contests between incumbent lawmakers and progressive challengers. Redistricting played a key role in the races across these states. Missouri and…

The Economic Times

Health Secretary Brings Take Back Your Health Tour to Danville as Rural Virginia Faces Medicaid Reductions

HHS Secretary Kennedy toured a Danville agriculture research center and a Chatham rehab facility, defending rural health funding amid Medicaid cuts.

Medical Daily

Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions in return to previous governors' processes

On July 31, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced that since taking office on Jan. 17, she has restored the voting rights of 66,085 Virginia residents with felony convictions.

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Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat too close to call – as it happened

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Ukrop’s meals sold at major supermarkets are recalled over contamination fears

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia , is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products due to potential contamination with metal slivers. The recall , announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, affects specific products including 62.4-oz. and 14.8-oz. Ukrop's…

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Publix’s berry recall expands to eight states with shoppers urged to avoid GreenWise berries

Publix has issued an expanded recall for all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 (E. coli O145). E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can lead to severe symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea,…

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Virginia's iron furnaces burned an acre of forest a day for just five tons of metal; today, 10 stone ruins hide across 1.8 million forested acres

Old iron furnaces in Virginia's national forests reveal a significant historical impact. These furnaces consumed nearly an acre of forest daily for iron production. America's early iron industry relied heavily on charcoal, stripping thousands of acres. Most Virginia furnaces closed by the mid-1800s, with some reopening for the Civil War.…

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Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Baked Spaghetti and Chicken Cobbler Recalled Over Metal Slivers from Baking Pans

FSIS says 22,880 pounds of Ukrop's baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler may contain metal slivers. Check best-by dates from July 8 to Aug. 5.

The Economic Times

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace, which is quickly being upended by machine learning. Maeba, 21, is now pursuing a minor in AI.

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Virginia Pay Transparency Law: Mandatory Salary Ranges and Ban on Salary History Policy Explained

Virginia's new pay transparency law mandates salary ranges in job listings, aiming to improve hiring practices and benefit both job seekers and employers by focusing on qualifications over pay history.

Reason

First Amendment Might Protect FTP&ATF License Plate

The Fourth Circuit considers "a question that has divided ... courts ...: whether the character combinations on personalized license plates ... are government speech or private speech."

Benzinga

Dominion Energy Says AI Boom Is Fueling Unprecedented Power Demand Across Virginia

Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Friday and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 earnings guidance as electricity demand and data center growth continued to support its outlook.

The Times of India

Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests

Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution even for domestic travel because several cases of detainment have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,…

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FedEx charges $700 to ship an irreplaceable Father’s Day gift for Virginia author. Then she was told it was destroyed and given no proof

“No package, no photos, no explanation, no apology, just gone.”

The Independent UK

Son of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy faces mental health check after allegedly shooting his mother

Elijah Bieniemy was due for two court appearances on Thursday following Sunday’s late-night shooting

Medical Daily

One in Four Adults in Tick-Heavy States Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies, but Most Never Develop the Allergy

CDC testing found 24% of adults in five tick-heavy states carry alpha-gal antibodies. Researchers warn a positive test alone is not a diagnosis.

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