‘Public health threat’: pediatrician encourages legislation against gun violence
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Dr. Kathryn Bass grew up on the southside of Chicago where the 4th of July shooting happened in Highland Park one month ago.
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New public works director for Lexington is native of NYC, considers Virginia home
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The City of Lexington has hired a new public works director. City manager Jim Halasz announced the hiring of Patrick Madigan – who will start work in September.
Youth mental health remains priority for SAMHSA, U.S. Surgeon General
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The U.S. Surgeon General Report on youth mental health isn’t new. The December 2021 advisory demanded that our nation address the youth mental health crisis.
Virginia Ag Expo to examine latest trends, technologies in agriculture
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The members of Virginia’s largest private industry will gather at the 2022 Virginia Ag Expo on August 4 to examine the latest trends, technologies, and research in agriculture that will help shape the agricultural future.
Is it true that koalas are on the verge of extinction? What is being done to help this species survive?
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Despite their status as icons of biodiversity, koalas have been in steady decline for two decades.
The Genetic Panopticon: We’re all suspects in a DNA lineup, waiting to be matched with a crime
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In an age of overcriminalization, round-the-clock surveillance, and a police state eager to flex its muscles in a show of power, we are all guilty of some transgression or other.
Legislation introduced to bolster EPA’s ability to monitor air quality
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e Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act would authorize $55 million for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its online air quality toolbox and improve monitoring capabilities.
AeroFarms expansion to create 66 new jobs in Pittsylvania County
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AeroFarms, a leader in indoor vertical farming, will create 66 new jobs and increase production of freshly grown leafy greens as part of a major expansion in Pittsylvania County.
‘The Fitbit of Corporate America:’ ‘Pulse’ app addresses workplace stress
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“Pulse,” a new mobile application by Fierce Inc., is working to refine and redefine workplace culture.
Deterrencelessness: Nuclear threats neither credible nor viable
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Threatening to make attacks with nuclear weapons is known as “deterrence” when the United States does it, but it’s called madness, blackmail, or “terrorism” if Russia, China, or North Korea does.
