Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state | Arkansas Advocate The network must retain its PBS membership and match every dollar with other donations for the pledged grant to be usable.

An anonymous donor pledged a $3 million donation to Arkansas’ public television station to help keep PBS programs in the state, the network’s foundation announced Tuesday. #BlackskyNews arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/21/a...

Environmental groups are reporting an "explosion" of ribbed mussels along the Lynnhaven River, a species that was difficult to find just a few years ago.

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Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state | Arkansas Advocate The network must retain its PBS membership and match every dollar with other donations for the pledged grant to be usable.

Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/21/a...

Judge Dismisses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against NBCUniversal A judge said a documentary released on Peacock last year could not have harmed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reputation, as it was already “tarnished” by his criminal charges and civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault.

A judge said a documentary released on Peacock last year could not have harmed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reputation, as it was already “tarnished” by his criminal charges and civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault.

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A skydiver descending into Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium during a football game hit an electronic scoreboard and became entangled.

The Musical Swings, an interactive public art installation from Montreal-based studio Daily Tous les Jours, has transformed the grounds of the Williamsburg Community Building into a collaborative instrument.

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The new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University, opens on Saturday with two signature exhibitions: "Seamless: Art and Design" and "Nina Chanel Abney: The Pursuit of Happiness."

High rates of cancer, pesticides create hotspot in the Red River Valley The Red River Valley, spanning the North Dakota and Minnesota border, reports some of the nation's highest rates of pesticide use and cancer.

The map that is in this article is incredible. It shows that clearly something is going on in a lot of these rural counties, which is killing the people there. All the red ones are high farming, high chemical use areas. www.minnpost.com/health/2026/...

BREAKING: A jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster to be an illegal monopoly that overcharges fans.

After the federal government settled the case, 34 states kept pursuing the giant ticket and concert company.

Now, the states have won.

Amazon will pay $20.5 million to settle allegations that two of its Oregon data centers helped contaminate groundwater.

This is exactly why communities across the country are organizing to stop data centers — and winning.

Never doubt your power to change the system.

New bus route set up to serve workers at Virginia Beach Amazon warehouse

New bus route set up to serve workers at Virginia Beach Amazon warehouse:

Athlete of the Week: Norfolk State’s Samantha Stevenson Learn more about Norfolk State’s Samantha Stevenson from media partner She Scored Sports.

Norfolk State University freshman Samantha Stevenson is making waves in her rookie season after traveling from California to join the Spartans' softball team.

The pitcher was recently named the MEAC Rookie of the Week following a complete-game shutout against North Carolina Central University.

This is what Times Square will look like when Congress or a cheeseburger finally does its job

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How officials go on ‘Osprey Watch’ to track Hampton Roads’ birds of prey Scientists are concerned about how ospreys are faring in the Chesapeake Bay and rely on long-term data collection to learn more.

Researchers from the Virginia Aquarium and William & Mary’s Center for Conservation Biology recently conducted one of this year's "Osprey Watch" surveys.

The team tracks active nests along the Lynnhaven River to collect data on egg counts and chick survival rates.

Norfolk residents are angry budget plan omits Military Circle redevelopment money

Norfolk residents are angry budget plan omits Military Circle redevelopment money:

Hotels Say World Cup Economic Boon ‘Isn’t Materializing’ With just over two months until the World Cup begins, the hotel industry doesn’t see the promised economic boon on the horizon.

With just over two months until the World Cup begins, the hotel industry doesn’t see the promised economic boon on the horizon.

15 people have died in ICE custody JUST THIS YEAR.

That is 1 death a week.

Under this regime, 2026 is set to be the deadliest year for ICE detention EVER.

The need for guardrails and meaningful oversight could not be more urgent.

Seniors in Hampton Roads increasingly make up a larger portion of the homeless population, with 28% of the region's unhoused now aged 55 or older.

Experts note a lack of affordable housing and difficulties of using technology are major factors.

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How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran

1/ NYT out with a huge piece on the decision to go to war. It's much as we thought: Bibi sold Trump a rosy scenario that he heard over the mild to moderate warnings that it was BS but the details are so...appalling/demoralizing.

Vance clearly a source:

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Gloucester-based photographer Sean Smith has built a social media following of more than 25,000 by capturing the fleeting, atmospheric beauty of the Tidewater region.

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A new law tightens work requirements for SNAP benefits. Advocates fear veterans will be left hungry Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last year, able-bodied veterans are no longer exempt from SNAP's work requirements.

Veterans used to be exempt from SNAP's work requirements. But the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last year removes that exemption.

Barnes and Noble book table sign: "Oh look, it's that gay hockey romance!" Preorder the next in the series today Coming Sept, 2026

God bless bookstore employees having fun.

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From police surveillance to the fight for fair voting maps, this morning's headlines are a deep dive into the systems shaping Virginia.

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A VCIJ at WHRO analysis of Flock Safety data shows a startling variety of reasons – mandated by a new state law – for vehicle surveillance.

Critics say the automatic license plate reader law has made use of the technology even less transparent.

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ODU recognized in celebration of 50 years of Top 25 women’s basketball polls

ODU recognized in celebration of 50 years of Top 25 women’s basketball polls:

Happy Thursday! We're almost to the end of the week!

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Pam Bondi proves that for Trump, you can't debase yourself enough The fierce loyalist committed herself to Trumpian theatrics—and lost the job anyway.

Pam Bondi proves that for Trump, you can't debase yourself enough.

Hampton Roads is already a hub of innovation, business leaders say Speakers at the region’s first State of Innovation Address talked rockets to Mars, the deep sea — and unicorns.

Business leaders and entrepreneurs across industries gathered at the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News Wednesday to talk about Hampton Roads’s bright future and already-bright present.