Virginia receives failing grades for efforts to prevent, reduce tobacco use
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A new report from the American Lung Association gives Virginia failing grades in four of five areas proven to reduce tobacco use.
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The TikTok ban: Political battles threatening to take away Gen Z’s lifeline
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TikTok was gone for 14 hours. That’s just about the length of a nonstop flight from Hawaii to New York, or a teenager’s Saturday night sleep. Why has it dominated the internet and everyone’s conversations for days?
Biden administration-led CIA report finds COVID-19 pandemic caused by lab leak
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Under the direction of then-President Joe Biden, the CIA investigated the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, and determined the origin was likely a lab leak in China.
UVA to celebrate Contemplative Sciences Center with April 5 concert
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An April 5 event at the John Paul Jones Arena featuring music from Zac Brown Band and Maggie Rogers and a performance by stand-up comedian Joe Zimmerman will celebrate the UVA Contemplative Sciences Center.
UK pharmaceutical company Haleon expanding R&D facility in Richmond
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The UK-based pharmaceutical company Haleon will invest $54.2 million to upgrade its R&D facility in Richmond, which has helped birth or grow products such as Advil, Emergen-C and Robitussin.
Staunton City Council to continue discussions of facilities, pool fee increases
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Staunton City Council is reviewing the possibility of increasing pool and facility activities fees at Gypsy Hill Park and Montgomery Hall Park.
The Off Center’s 2025 season brings puppetry exploring idea of belonging
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Staunton’s The Off Center, a performing arts organization specializing in puppetry, theatre and story-centered events, announces its 2025 season.
Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced to 60 months on child porn charge
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A former Virginia Tech professor was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for downloading child pornography.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act, advancing Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
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The U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act by a 64-35 margin on Monday, advancing a key item on the Trump administration agenda on Day 1 of his second term in the White House.
Gun trafficking report concludes background checks key to saving lives
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A study of criminal drug trafficking found that background checks save lives by preventing dangerous people from hurting others.
