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DC, Virginia organizations help feed search and rescue teams in Texas
WDVM - Washington D.C
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — More than 100 people have now died from the catastrophic flooding in Texas, and that number is rising. The massive search for missing people is continuing. That includes some people at the all-girls Christian camp, Camp...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 1:42 p.m. EDT
San Mateo Daily Journal
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July 8, 2025
'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's lost moa WASHINGTON (AP) — Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech company...
Media coverage of the devastating Texas floods
Poynter
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July 7, 2025
The heartbreak continues to grow after a horrific holiday weekend as bodies continue to be recovered following catastrophic floods in central Texas. As of Sunday evening, the death toll was more than 80. Authorities continued a frantic search for...
Virginia School District Accused of ‘Religious Discrimination’ for Targeting Boys Who Complained About Biological Female in Male Locker Room
The New York Sun
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July 7, 2025
The Trump administration is investigating Virginia’s Loudoun County Public Schools over its decision to launch a Title IX probe into three male high school students who expressed discomfort with a biological female using the boys’ locker room. In...
Charles Hetzel Glaize Jr., 74, of Virginia Beach
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Charles Hetzel Glaize Jr., 74, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He died peacefully, holding his wife’s hand, and even gave a smile as he went to be with his Savior. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Chaplain...
Ethiopian music coming to International Festival
The Globe - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
WORTHINGTON — This year’s International Festival will feature a brand new music act that will do its best to cover as many of the 80-plus Ethiopian cultures as possible. The Ahndenet — or Unity — music group, created by Minneapolis-based musician...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:16 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Raphael Saadiq talks upcoming one-man show tour, Beyoncé’s work ethic and his work on 'Sinners' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raphael Saadiq has always admired the boldness of stand-up icons like Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy who commanded the stage alone...
Commanders owners rank 3rd on CNBC sports empire valuations list
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the sports empire owned by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, is No. 3 on CNBC’s annual sports empire rankings, with an estimated value of $14.58 billion. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the sports empire...
Skanska gains Swedish and US rail and sports facility construction contracts
World Construction Network
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July 8, 2025
Skanska has secured two new contracts in the US and Sweden: a rail link construction and a multi-sports facility development. The company signed a contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to undertake the Long Bridge North project in...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:11 a.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Raphael Saadiq talks upcoming one-man show tour, Beyoncé’s work ethic and his work on 'Sinners' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raphael Saadiq has always admired the boldness of stand-up icons like Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy who commanded the stage alone...
This Day In Sports: Britain has a finalist, however…
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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2012: British tennis fans rightfully wondered if they’d ever again see a homegrown champion at Wimbledon—men’s or women’s. BOISE, Idaho — This Day In Sports…July 8, 2012: Andy Murray, the first British player to make the Wimbledon men’s final in...
Fans of this Virginia Beach chainsaw maker can win a Stihl tattoo, plus cash
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 8, 2025
How much do you love your rugged, powerful, orange Stihl chainsaw? Enough to don a tattoo? Apparently, some loyal customers have done just that. Over the years, the company has seen a steady stream of tattoos featuring the Stihl logo, chainsaws,...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:03 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Raphael Saadiq talks upcoming one-man show tour, Beyoncé’s work ethic and his work on 'Sinners' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raphael Saadiq has always admired the boldness of stand-up icons like Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy who commanded the stage alone...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:19 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, 'Culpability,' delves into AI ethics NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has selected Bruce Holsinger's novel "Culpability" as her latest book club pick. The story explores the ethics of artificial intelligence...
Mount Rushmore: VOTE NOW for the all-time best in Columbia High School sports
New Jersey High School Sports
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July 8, 2025
It’s time to kick off NJ Advance Media’s 11th summer of The Mount Rushmore project. We’re starting off with Columbia High School, a large Group 4 school in Essex County that is notable for producing incredible middle distance runners, youth soccer...
1940-2025: Dr. Richard A. Singletary Leaves Legacy of Excellence
New Journal and Guide - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
PORTSMOUTH Dr. Richard Singletary, the noted owner of Singletary Gallery and African Art Museum (SGAAM) of Portsmouth, passed on June 27, 2025 at age 84. He leaves a legacy of art, history, culture, music, scholarship, education, excellence,...
EA Sports College Football 26 early impressions: Top five features in new video game
Yahoo Sports
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July 8, 2025
Monday, July 7 marked a national holiday for college football video game enthusiasts as they finally were able to grab the controller and play EA Sports College Football 26. Since April, fans of the iconic video game franchise have been clamoring...
The five best additions to EA Sports College Football 26 video game
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Monday, July 7 marked a national holiday for college football video game enthusiasts as they finally were able to grab the controller and play EA Sports College Football 26. Since April, fans of the iconic video game franchise have been clamoring...
Republicans try a novel pitch: Make Virginia 2021 again
Semafor
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July 8, 2025
Democrats started the 2021 election with shaky optimism about their chances. They nominated ex-Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who’d left office with high approval ratings, over younger and less well-known rivals; they started the summer with a narrow...
Sports Park Raceway crowns 4th of July winners
The Messenger - Iowa
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Another night of exciting action — with a fireworks show to boot — hit the Sports Park Raceway track on Friday as part of the latest the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series stop. Drivers competed in front of a healthy crowd on the Fourth of July...