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Virginia Arts Festival bringing jazz singer Laufey to Norfolk on Coast Live
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 25, 2025
Posted HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Laufey, the Chinese-Icelandic jazz singer and TikTok sensation, is coming to Norfolk for two special performances. Virginia Arts Festival presents Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra July 30...
Virginia Giuffre’s heart-wrenching diary reveals Epstein victim’s painful and ‘abusive’ final months before her suicide
The U.S. Sun
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July 2, 2025
VIRGINIA Giuffre's diary leading up to her tragic suicide has shown just how much the victim of Jeffrey Epstein had been struggling. Those final months of her life were said to have been tougher than any legal battle or mental scars left behind by...
Media Gets It Wrong on UVA President’s Resignation
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
What last week’s resignation of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan wasn’t was an assault on academia and the independence of America’s universities as the media and Democrat elected officials are claiming. What it is, is a serious...
Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina’s earring causes problems
Express & Star
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July 5, 2025
Wimbledon remembered trailblazer Arthur Ashe – 50 years on from his historic Centre Court triumph. Ashe became the first black player to win the men’s singles title after beating fellow American Jimmy Connors 6–1 6–1 5–7 6–4 in the final on July...
Sports as a Mechanism for Female Empowerment and Disaster Re...
Modern Ghana
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On 17 June 2025, I spent three days visiting two villages in Aghbar, Morocco. These areas, located in the High Atlas Mountains, were struck very hard by the earthquake in 2023. Talking with the women who lived there, I had the opportunity to hear...
Rutgers Baseball adds Virginia Transfer Catcher Trey Wells
On3
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July 5, 2025
Rutgers Baseball has added another high major addition recently via the Transfer Portal, as former University of Virginia catcher Trey Wells has announced his commitment to the Scarlet Knights via social media. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounds catcher...
Virginia Beach in spotlight for filming of 'The Pirate King' movie
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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July 1, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A new movie written and directed by a Virginia Beach native is wrapping up filming in the Neptune City this week. Director John Plasse, known for directing episodes of "iCarly","Grey's Anatomy", and "Grown-ish" is directing...
Bet365 Bonus Code “SYRACUSE”: Exclusive $1K+ sports and casino deal extended through July 4th Weekend!
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 5, 2025
As of Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Bet365 bonus code “SYRACUSE” has been officially extended through July 4th Weekend, delivering more than $1,000 in sports betting and casino promos just in time for a packed sports calendar. Available in 13...
California AG rules daily fantasy sports is betting
iGB
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July 4, 2025
Daily fantasy sports falls under the remit of California Penal Code section 337a, which bans sports betting, according to Rob Bonta. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has put forward the opinion that daily fantasy sports games is a form of...
Virginia Enacts Law To Ban Nazi Symbols, Protects Sacred Swastika From Misrepresentation
News18
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July 2, 2025
Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 08:29 IST The final version of the Bill marks a major victory for minority communities in Virginia, particularly after a strong advocacy effort led by the CoHNA and allied groups. An image identifying the difference...
Wimbledon Honors Arthur Ashe on 50th Anniversary of Historic Win
Times News Global
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July 5, 2025
London, England — Wimbledon is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe‘s historic victory this year. Ashe, the first Black man to win the gentlemen’s singles title, achieved this remarkable feat against Jimmy Connors in 1975. Ashe...
Trump’s big bill has billions added for Artemis, KSC and moving a space shuttle
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 5, 2025
When President Trump floated his budget for NASA for 2026, it slashed the science budget by half, proposed the end of the Artemis program’s Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft and Gateway lunar station, and cut back support of the...
Virginia Opera Names New General Director & CEO
Opera Wire
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July 1, 2025
Virginia Opera has named John-Paul Schaefer to the position of General Director and CEO, effective July 1, 2025. He previously served six months as Interim General Director, managing the company through the world premiere of “Loving v. Virginia.”...
William & Mary learns more about the Bray School, finds artifacts
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 5, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary is researching new details about the Williamsburg Bray School following archaeological discoveries of the school’s foundation and an undocumented cellar. The near-complete 18th century foundation and...
Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh wins Honda Cup as top woman athlete
Channel News Asia
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July 2, 2025
Virginia star swimmer Gretchen Walsh won the prestigious Honda Cup as the top Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. The other two finalists were UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers and Texas Tech softball player NiJaree Canady. Walsh joins...
Boys' Soccer Player of the Year: Handley's Jackson Justice
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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July 11, 2025
In varsity soccer, coaches don't often turn to freshmen to start on defense. When you play against people who are three years older than you for the first time, the game moves a lot faster. So even if you have the size and skill to compete against...
Virginia Opera Appoints John-Paul Schaefer as General Director and CEO
Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer - North Carolina
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Virginia Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of John-Paul Schaefer as its new General Director and CEO, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment was approved by the company’s Executive Committee following his six-month service as Interim...
Artist Chris Friday explores nostalgia at Sarasota Art Museum
Sarasota Review - Florida
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July 1, 2025
In Sarasota, Florida, artist Chris Friday is showcasing her first solo museum exhibition titled "Where We Never Grow Old" at the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design. The exhibition runs from May 4 to August 10 and explores...
How three new WRs can give FSU football's offense the necessary boost
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Florida State football is looking to improve its wide receiver performance after a challenging 2024 season. Transfers Duce Robinson and Squriell White bring experience and diverse skillsets to the Seminoles' receiving corps. Highly touted freshman...
Shore History to feature MAMA-Girl Art Exhibit
Shore Daily News - Virginia
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July 5, 2025
Shore History at Ker Place will honor the life and work of celebrated Eastern Shore artist and pastor Mary Elizabeth “MAMA-Girl” Onley (1953–2018) with a public art exhibition opening Friday, July 11. The event will feature a free reception from 6...