Suffolk government contractor in talks to lease office space to ICE A local government contractor said he’s in negotiations with ICE to lease administrative office space at his facility.

Suffolk government contractor in talks to lease office space to ICE
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The U.S. smashed heat records in March. Just wait for El Niño this summer March’s persistent heat was unseasonably intense, and the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on global warmth even more, as some forecasts predict a brewing El Niño will reach superstrength.

March's persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to federal weather data. https://to.pbs.org/3Ogo4AX

While some of Al Gore's forecasts were over the top....a LOT have turned out to be TRUE.

It is because of the moral courage of people like her that America has lived up to the unimaginable.

‘We can never do enough’: Gary Sinise and Vietnam veterans in DC to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day Among the veterans who will be there is a group that recently visited Vietnam for the first time since the war.

Veterans United is hosting a large-scale celebration in the nation’s capital Sunday during cherry blossom season. The afternoon will include a ceremonial welcome walk and a concert on the National Mall featuring Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

Virginia: early voting for the redistricting amendment is happening now through April 18.

Protect your voting power and help level the playing field ahead of the midterm elections by voting YES today or on Election Day, April 21.

Williamsburg’s old phones bridging communication gap for people without housing “It’s lonely out there. For them to receive a text from our staff checking in on them is a lifeline,” said Human Services Director Wendy Evans.

Williamsburg has launched a new initiative to provide city employees’ repurposed phones to individuals experiencing homelessness and help them stay connected with outreach staff.

As the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of independence, the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO introduces a new historical series looking at the debates that fueled the Founders’ concerns and how they relate to our heated politics of today.

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The USS Gettysburg returned to Norfolk Monday afternoon, reuniting its crew of 350 sailors with families after a five-month deployment in the Caribbean.

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Yet...they're being told that this should be an expectation.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier nears 100 years of military guard The tomb was established in the wake of World War I, but it did not have an assigned military guard until March 25, 1926.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will reach a milestone this week of being continuously guarded by military service members for 100 years.

Check out more photos of the tomb and its honored guard here:

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Thank you sir!

This is one of the BEST apprenticeships in the country! Thank you for your service to our region!

But they shall....sadly.

King Charles photo with Caribbean officials under portrait of slavery-enriched monarch sparks criticism Campaigners for slavery reparations and scholars have ​criticised the British monarchy after King Charles posed with Caribbean officials at a London reception ‌beneath a portrait of George IV, who pro...

King Charles photo with Caribbean officials under portrait of slavery-enriched monarch sparks criticism.
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History- is the forensics
Heritage- is how you CHOOSE to remember it
Memory- personal experiences with that past.
Fantastic @whropublicmedia.bsky.social LIVE episode of Another View

Powell: "The thing a good number of people on the committee are concerned about is very very low level of job creation. If you adjust the trend job creation over the past 6 months for what we think is overstatement due to overcounting, effectively there is 0 net job creation in the private sector"

Hampton Roads women raise funds to fight heart disease The funds will support heart health programs in the region, including CPR education and hypertension awareness.

After losing her mother to misinterpreted heart symptoms, Kati Rogers Johnson is joining the American Heart Association’s "Women of Impact" campaign.

The nine-week Hampton Roads initiative raises funds and awareness to help women recognize life-saving cardiovascular warning signs.

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Europeans when asked to help unblock the strait of Hormuz:

The U.S. borrowed $50 billion a week for the past five months, finds the CBO: 'Our fiscal problems will not solve themselves' | Fortune "We need policymakers to come together, agree to reduce deficits ... and put our national debt on a downward sustainable path as a share of the economy."

"The U.S. Treasury’s borrowing showed no signs of slowing as the U.S. headed deeper into fiscal year 2026, with the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reporting that another $1 trillion was added to the federal deficit in the first five months of the year."
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New 3D sonar imagery has provided the clearest look yet at the USS Monitor, the nation's first ironclad warship, which sank off the Outer Banks in 1862.

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Thank you for sharing Craig. Ironic that you get asked that question because your actions speak for themselves. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🦅🦅🫡

The Naro in Norfolk will screen documentary on the U.S. military’s global environmental impact “Earth's Greatest Enemy” is being shown Wednesday at 7 pm.

Producer Mike Prysner is an Iraq War veteran turned peace activist. His latest film, “Earth's Greatest Enemy,” highlights the environmental consequences of war, as well as the legacy of living with a military with a budget that reached $1 trillion.

Column: TCC is building Hampton Roads’ workforce for the future

Column: TCC is building Hampton Roads’ workforce for the future:

Awesome! They're going to be part of our Innovation HQ at the Red, White and Blue Summit at Joint Base Langley this week!

Next Week will be EPIC!!!
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UnDisruptable27 Newsletter: Innovate narrowly, scale widely From working with small and local communities to connecting with policymakers, UnDisruptable27’s mantra is to innovate narrowly and scale widely. As the team continues working to identify potential co...

The @istorgbsky.social Initiative #UnDisruptable27’s latest newsletter announced the Call for Proposals #CriticalEffectDC!

Read updates from U27 & apply now to join the #CyberCivilDefense conversations w/ OT/IT experts and policymakers in D.C. this June! securityandtechnology.org/blog/undisru...

This is a lovely voyage into the magic that is Puerto Rico #SuperBowlLX

I don't think that I'll remember any of these commercials in the morning.
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Don't judge me. But getting my Nachos to watch the game at home from La Parilla totally better than DYI.
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