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Senate prepares key vote on Trump-backed stablecoin bill
Cryptopolitan
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June 10, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has scheduled a key procedural vote for Wednesday on stablecoin legislation backed by both the crypto industry and President Donald Trump. The vote, which needs backing from 60 senators, paves the way for the...
With DEI under attack, here’s how Virginia’s diverse slate of candidates talk about identity
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 8, 2025
It’s the most diverse Republican ticket in Virginia history. In her bid for the commonwealth’s top seat, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears could become the country’s first Black woman governor. John Reid, as the nominee for lieutenant...
Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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June 7, 2025
CULPEPER, Va. — Democratic politics in rural Virginia are not of a bygone era, according to Abigail Spanberger. The former congressional representative, now the Democratic nominee in the race to be Virginia’s next governor, posts videos online of...
Virginia touts a low recidivism rate. Corrections’ own research says it’s due to COVID-19.
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 7, 2025
Last week, Virginia’s prison system announced it had achieved a “best-in-class” recidivism rate. Compared with 31 other states across the United States, Virginia announced the lowest rate of prisoners committing new crimes and returning into the...
Early Rays All-Star candidates? Start at first base, then make a pitch
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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TAMPA — Their recent run of improved play has created a lot more talk about the Rays heading into windows of dueling speculation about who should make the All-Star team and who might be traded/acquired. We’ll leave the latter for later and focus...
LIV Golf Virginia 2025 Round 3 tee times and pairings explored
Sportskeeda
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June 8, 2025
Following the two rounds at LIV Golf Virginia 2025, Anirban Lahiri has taken the 36-hole lead. He fired a 7-under 64 to take a two-shot lead over Bubba Watson, Graeme McDowell, and Martin Kaymer. The final round of LIV Golf Virginia 2025 will...
H Mart Expands into Bakery & Café Franchise Business
Asian Journal
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June 8, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email “Accelerating the Growth of ‘Ten Thousand’ & ‘L’AMI’ Brands” ‘Ten Thousand’ is a global specialty coffee brand that began in Sydney, Australia in 2020. It currently operates in the U.S., Taiwan, and Vietnam, and...
LIV Golf Virginia 2025: Prize Money Breakdown and Winner’s Payout
Essentially Sports
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June 8, 2025
And another LIV event is set to wrap up, with Bryson DeChambeau and Martin Kaymer sharing the lead after the first round at LIV Golf Virginia. DeChambeau’s round was jump-started by a 107-minute weather delay on Friday afternoon, after which he...
Virginia to honor 12 fallen first responders, including Virginia Beach Master firefighter
WVEC - Virginia
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Matt Gallina, a Virginia Beach Master firefighter, died in 2024 of an occupational cancer. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia will honor 12 brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Richmond International Raceway Complex on...
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Eric Moore
WashingtonExec
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June 9, 2025
Eric Moore, Leidos Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Digital Modernization, Leidos Eric Moore’s biggest recent achievement includes establishing the Digital Modernization Practices across Leidos. These customer-obsessed,...
Brian O’Connor reveals why he left Virginia for Mississippi State
On3
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June 8, 2025
After 21 years of being the head coach at Virginia, Brian O’Connor left Charlottesville to be named the new head coach at Mississippi State on June 1st. During his time with the Cavaliers, he led the program to an 885-370-2 (362-234-1) overall...
Virginia tied to grid emergency cited in order
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Pennsylvania
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Shown is the Eddystone Generating Station in Eddystone Monday. (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to keep a Pennsylvania power plant running past its scheduled retirement, citing...
LIV Golf Virginia: Anirban Lahiri charges to lead after stellar 64 in Round 2
Fox Sports
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June 8, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Anirban Lahiri has celebrated seven team titles since joining LIV Golf as a member of Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC during the inaugural 2022 season. Now he’s on the verge of enjoying two trips to the top of the podium Sunday...
I-81 detour signs installed in Staunton area
Rocktown Now - Virginia
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June 9, 2025
Virginia Department of TransportationJune 9, 2025 3:04 pm STAUNTON, VA (VDOT) – Detour trailblazing signs have been installed on Interstate 81, westbound I-64 and Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) in the Staunton area. As part of a research study...
Who is leading the LIV Golf Virginia 2025 after round 2? Leaderboard explored
Sportskeeda
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June 8, 2025
Anirban Lahiri fired a low 7-under 64 in the second round of LIV Golf Virginia 2025 to take the 36-hole lead. He now holds a two-stroke advantage over Bubba Watson, Graeme McDowell, and Martin Kaymer. On Saturday, June 7, Lahiri entered the Robert...
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to lay off more than 100 employees
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 7, 2025
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health said around 200 employees will be impacted by the changes, specifically those in virtual services and administrative roles. TACOMA, Wash. — One of the area's largest hospital systems is laying off more than 100...
Virginia Beach firefighter among those honored at weekend service in Richmond
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 7, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The 28th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service will take place at noon on Saturday, June 7, at the Richmond International Raceway Complex. The ceremony will honor 12 brave first responders who made the...
Virginia father's conversation to his daughter about vitiligo goes viral: 'I know I'm beautiful'
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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June 6, 2025
SULLFOLK, Va. — A Virginia father's conversation with his daughter about her skin condition has gone viral, touching millions of people online with its powerful message about self-confidence and beauty. Five-year-old Noah Lloyd began showing signs...
Treasury signals interest in AI coding assistants, chatbots
FedScoop - Washington D.C.
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June 9, 2025
The Department of the Treasury is on the hunt for information on the latest and greatest artificial intelligence-powered coding assistant and chatbot technology. Late last month, the department issued a draft solicitation seeking comment from...
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: ECS’ Daniel Keller
WashingtonExec
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June 9, 2025
Daniel Keller receives his 2025 Chief Officer Award. Daniel Keller, vice president of ECS’ service delivery teams, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year (Public & Private Company). On June...