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The tech company whose CEO resigned after being caught on video at a Coldplay concert embracing another employee has hir...
07/26/2025

The tech company whose CEO resigned after being caught on video at a Coldplay concert embracing another employee has hired Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson.

Astronomer — the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a KissCam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wife — is trying to move on from the drama with someone who …

Forty years ago, a Chesapeake woman received a kidney donation from her brother. It's changed her and her family's lives...
07/26/2025

Forty years ago, a Chesapeake woman received a kidney donation from her brother. It's changed her and her family's lives.

Last week, a family celebrated the 40th anniversary of a brother’s saving his sisters life by giving her one of his “beautiful” kidneys

Have an idea for a new type of kolache? The winner of a contest for a new flavor will get them free for a year at Kolach...
07/26/2025

Have an idea for a new type of kolache? The winner of a contest for a new flavor will get them free for a year at Kolache Factory.

Kolache Factory contest prize: pastries for a year and your flavor featured nationwide. The deadline is Aug. 1.

George Waltz, a creative perfectionist who co-created the state's infamous "Virginia is for Lovers" tourism campaign, ha...
07/26/2025

George Waltz, a creative perfectionist who co-created the state's infamous "Virginia is for Lovers" tourism campaign, has died.

Woltz, who co-founded an advertising agency, died in Naples, Florida on July 16.

France has become biggest and most powerful European country to recognize Palestine.
07/26/2025

France has become biggest and most powerful European country to recognize Palestine.

France is the biggest and most powerful European country to recognize Palestine.

Dangerous heat blankets Hampton Roads this weekend, according to forecasters. Here's what to know about it:
07/26/2025

Dangerous heat blankets Hampton Roads this weekend, according to forecasters. Here's what to know about it:

Hampton Roads residents are in for a sweaty weekend as another heat wave begins Friday afternoon.

Three 7-year-old James City County children competed the finals for a competition inspired by “American Ninja Warrior.”
07/26/2025

Three 7-year-old James City County children competed the finals for a competition inspired by “American Ninja Warrior.”

Raygen Slokovitz and brothers Jacob and Elliott Pinos, all 7, made to the the United Ninja Athlete Association world finals.

Sixteen new judges have or will soon take positions in Hampton Roads. Here's what to know about them.
07/26/2025

Sixteen new judges have or will soon take positions in Hampton Roads. Here's what to know about them.

Sixteen new judges have or will soon take positions in Hampton Roads. Here’s what to know about them.

A former Tabb High swimmer who went on to win an Olympic gold medal, represented a firefighting brotherhood when he was ...
07/26/2025

A former Tabb High swimmer who went on to win an Olympic gold medal, represented a firefighting brotherhood when he was presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2025 ESPY Awards.

David Walters represented the firefighting brotherhood earlier this month when he was presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2025 ESPY Awards.

Per a new study, teenagers are increasingly finding comfort in AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making.
07/26/2025

Per a new study, teenagers are increasingly finding comfort in AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making.

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

Since April, large swaths of U.S.-Mexico border have been designated militarized zones.
07/26/2025

Since April, large swaths of U.S.-Mexico border have been designated militarized zones.

President Donald Trump has thrust the military into a central role in deterring illegal crossings into the U.S. at its southern border.

A new support group for people with hearing loss has formed on the Peninsula.
07/26/2025

A new support group for people with hearing loss has formed on the Peninsula.

After months of hard work, the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the HLAA became official in June.

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