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Chesapeake Public Schools superintendent announces retirement
Chesapeake Public Schools announced that its superintendent will be retiring July 1, 2026, according to a press release from the school system. Jared A. Cotton has served as superintendent since July 2018. The Chesapeake School Board will announce plans for the selection of the next superintendent in the coming weeks.
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Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
The lawsuit confronts lesser-known services the AI industry relies on to acquire online writings needed to train chatbots.
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Williamsburg Area Arts Commission now accepting FY2027 grant applications
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving the Williamsburg area are eligible to apply.
Crime and Public Safety
Woman in Portsmouth shooting earlier this month dies from her injuries, police say
The gunshot victim in a Portsmouth shooting Oct. 8 has succumbed to her injuries, according to a press relase from the Portsmouth Police Department.
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Photos: William and Mary defeats Elon in homecoming game
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Election
Obama, Trump each lend support to Virginia candidates ahead of Election Day
President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama both encouraged Virginians to vote in November's...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Shucking oysters is a life skill. Here’s how to shuck like a pro
Here are tips for perfectly shucking oysters.
Sports
David Teel: UVA a case study of college football’s parity, fragility
Intuition told us that athlete compensation and annual free agency would create additional parity, but...
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757Teamz football Top 15: Hampton surges after win over Phoebus as Warwick awaits
Hampton and Warwick meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Darling Stadium in a game that...
Virginia Politics
Democrats crowd into Virginia’s 2nd District race as Kiggans faces mounting headwinds
Democrats see Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District as one of their best chances to flip a...
Immigration
Vendors on NYC’s Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep
Federal authorities said 14 people, including immigrants and demonstrators, were arrested in Tuesday’s operation.
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
The decision led to criticism from President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.
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The best mini split air conditioners for every home
Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures...
Military
Trump administration announces another strike on alleged drug-carrying boat, in the Pacific Ocean
The strike brought the death toll from all the strikes to at least 34 people.
National Politics
US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
The $38 trillion update is found in the latest Treasury Department report.