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When should children use technology in school? Officials in Virginia Beach have an idea.
Members of the School Board debated a change to district policy that would govern how the district's youngest students use technology in and out of the classroom.
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Man shot, killed by Norfolk officer was wanted in Virginia Beach for stalking, violating protective order
Rajon Gunter, killed by a Norfolk officer in a traffic stop Monday night after police say he dragged the officer with his vehicle, was wanted for stalking and violating a protective order in Virginia Beach.
Local News
Williamsburg adopts $116.54 million budget for next fiscal year
The adopted budget requests less funding for capital improvement projects than initially requested and includes other cuts across the board.
Iran
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Directive came as negotiations continued toward a possible deal to end the war.
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Photos: Memorial Day at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
Veterans and community members gathered at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk for the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026. -
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Business
Angry Ferrari fans say the Italian company’s new EV is too Californian
The $640,000 Ferrari Luce looks like a distant relative of many Apple products.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
The tale of two cookbooks: One embraces vegetables, the other hides them
Two new cookbooks perfectly capture our relationships with vegetables.
Sports
From 50 cents to $1: Inflation hits Norfolk Tides’ Turn Back the Clock Night
For decades, the low-cost food deal checked in at 50 cents per item. This season,...
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Baseball: Region tournament updated results and schedules
Western Branch has the No. 1 seed in the Class 6 Region A Tournament.
Virginia Politics
The end of ACA tax credits leaves some Virginians stranded
Beginning in 2021, marketplace users benefited from enhanced ACA Premium tax credits, which significantly reduced...
Immigration
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
Federal immigration officials have denied any hunger strike, abuse or poor conditions inside the center.
Military
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels has killed at least 194 people.
Opinion
Cartoon: The 1%
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for May 28, 2026.
Election
Williamsburg Mayor Douglas Pons says he won’t seek reelection
Doug Pons announced he will not seek another mayoral term after 16 years on Williamsburg...
National News
Today in History: May 28, US Army launches monkeys into space
The U.S. Army launched Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker, a squirrel monkey, aboard a...
National Politics
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Plaintiffs are challenging a change that wouldn't require lenders to consider “disparate impact.”