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Politics, U.S. & World

Who can be against a bill called the Puppy Protection Act? Apparently, Congress

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Waynesboro: Entrepreneur showcase highlights fun business ideas

Some neat things are coming to Waynesboro – a bowling alley, indoor rock climbing, a specialty toy shop, an artists collective.

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Staunton: City government seeking input on downtown improvements

There’s a lot to like about the look and feel of Downtown Staunton, but there’s also a lot of rough around the edges.

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Charlé McCauley: Thank you for telling the raw truth about child sexual abuse

With Child Abuse Prevention Month coming to a close, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the 1 in 10 children who will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday.

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Trump is bragging about acing a dementia test again: ‘All three times!”

Donald Trump is bragging again about being asked to take another cognitive exam, as if the rest of us don’t know what it means to be asked to take a cognitive exam.

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Amazon throwing money at Duke Basketball for marquee games on Prime Video

Another reason to hate Jeff Bezos – Amazon announced Thursday a multiyear agreement to put truckloads of money in the coffers of Duke Basketball.

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Former U.S. Army sergeant gets life in prison in sexual abuse of exchange student

A former U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse of a foreign exchange student.

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Gas prices continue to surge: Up 29 cents this week, which is only half over

Gas prices are up 29 cents per gallon since Monday, when we reported that they were, at that time, looking to be “inching” up.

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Basketball

Amazon throwing money at Duke Basketball for marquee games on Prime Video

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Basketball

UVA Basketball: Aaron Roussell getting $100K more per year than Coach Mox

New UVA Basketball coach Aaron Roussell signed a six-year deal paying him $825,000 a year, a $100,000 increase over what his predecessor, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, was getting from the school.

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Saudis pulling funding support for LIV Golf: Could WWE be next?

The Saudi Public Investment Fund is going to pull its funding of LIV Golf, sounding the death knell for the PGA Tour rival – and putting the careers of the top stars that the Saudis lured away with bags of money at question.

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Football

UVA Football: Fans can now pay big bucks for on-the-field VIP access

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Baseball

Four Virginia teams ranked in this week’s D3Baseball.com NCBWA Top 25

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WWE just released several midcard talents: Any fits there for AEW?

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Basketball

UVA Basketball: Odom lands first transfer commitment for 2026 class

Business Wire

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The Dallas foundation: Why hardwood is the definitive high-ROI asset in the 2026 housing market 

As we move through 2026, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex continues to defy national real estate cooling trends.

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Infrastructure reliability under review as communities face rising utility demands

Public utilities — especially water and plumbing systems — are experiencing higher demand and more frequent service disruptions.

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Understanding THC flower: What consumers should know as interest continues to grow

As laws evolve and attitudes shift, more consumers are exploring different cannabis products, including THC flower, for personal use.

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Verifying customers online: Why eKYC is essential to businesses

In the digital age, eKYC has transformed customer identity verification, enabling entirely online processes that align with modern business needs.

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How to choose sunglasses that actually suit your face

A good pair of sunglasses does more than just shield your eyes from the sun. They should actually feel good to wear.

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