Mel Gurtov: The world is awash in government debt, led by the US, Japan, China
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The debt of developing countries is at “crisis” levels, the World Bank has just said.
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Virginia, East Coast cities sinking; increased risk to roads, buildings, runways, pipelines
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Virginia Beach and Norfolk are sinking – increasing the risk to roads, runways, buildings, rail lines and pipelines, according to a study published today.
Jennifer McClellan, Virginia’s first Black congresswoman, looks back on 2023
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Jennifer McClellan is Virginia’s first Black congresswoman. She was elected in the Fourth District on March 7, 2023, in a special election.
Crystal Graham: Top 2023 stories focused on animal welfare, affordable housing, mental health
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In case you missed them, reporter Crystal Graham prepared a roundup of her top stories from 2023.
Roddy Scheer: How much old-growth forest is left in the U.S. today?
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Scientists have found it tough to settle on a precise definition for old-growth forests. There’s no single formula to determine what is considered an “old” tree, and growth rates among tree species are varied.
What if today’s ugly loss was about something more for Tony Bennett, Virginia?
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No one ever thought Tony Bennett would be a lifer in the college basketball coaching community.
Roddy Scheer: Is there really a snow drought in parts of the United States?
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Snowfall has been subaverage throughout the Midwest, with some areas of upper Michigan and Minnesota reaching deficits of over 20 inches.
Rivera Sun: The winter without snow – maybe it’s time for a wakeup call
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We all have our reasons for getting alarmed about the climate crisis. With bare ground at Christmas and no snow on the horizon, my neighbors just got theirs.
Notebook: What nutritional value did Virginia get out of its cupcakes?
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Virginia’s 79-44 win over Morgan State on Wednesday was the team’s seventh victory over a team ranked 100 or higher in the RPI.
Mel Gurtov: Europe is moving farther to the right on energy, immigration
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Politics in the European Union provides a good example of how the best intentions in dealing with climate change can be thwarted.
