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Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Virginia governor asks for probe into hiring of ‘catfishing’ cop who killed 3 in California

LOS ANGELES — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked the state’s inspector general to investigate the Virginia State Police’s hiring of Austin Lee Edwards, the now-deceased cop who killed three family members of a 15-year-old Riverside girl he “catfished” online.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 15, 2022

Can red states overcome their hatred of California and embrace electric cars?

KOKOMO, Ind. — This industrial city an hour north of Indianapolis isn't as famous as Detroit, but it has become an unlikely battleground in the war over electric cars.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022

AP News Digest 3 am

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Virginia education agency proposes new history standards in public schools

The Virginia Department of Education proposed new standards on November 11, 2022, that aim to provide guidance to the state’s public schools on the Glenn Youngkin administration’s (R) preferred approaches to teaching Virginia and U.S. history. 

Ballotpedia · Dec 5, 2022

‘Tireless fighter’ for social justice Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61

Since coming to Congress in 2017, one of McEachin’s main priorities was to reduce the impact of climate change on marginalized communities.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022

'Another horrific and senseless act of violence.' Biden, other leaders bemoan mass shooting in Virginia

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Local, state and federal leaders on Wednesday issued condolences and calls for action following a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake that left seven dead, including the gunman, and wounded four others Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022

Trump’s racist rhetoric was blamed for a 145% rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Now he’s at it again

Ex-president’s attacks against his former transport secretary and the governor of Virginia recall the kind of racist language he used during the Covid pandemic, John Bowden writes

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

The UVA shooting suspect faces an initial court appearance Wednesday

The 22-year-old student charged in the shooting deaths of fellow students at the University of Virginia faces an initial court appearance Wednesday.

WEKU · Nov 16, 2022

Trump announces 2024 presidential bid

Trump launches bid days after he was declared the GOP's "biggest loser" following disastrous midterms

Salon · Nov 16, 2022