Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines
Wind gusts up to 30 mph will make New Jersey feel very cold today. The wind chills could drop temperatures into the teens, even though the actual heat is in the 30s. The National Weather Service says clouds will stay, adding to the chill. Friday’s high temperatures are similar, around 30 degr
Virginia's Port of Virginia is undergoing a major upgrade. The state has invested $1. 4 billion in the Gateway Investment Program. This program aims to make Virginia's shipping channels the deepest on the East Coast. It includes dredging the harbor to 55 feet and building a new berth. The new berth
Virginia might soon rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a group of states working together to cut down on carbon emissions. This change comes after the previous administration, led by Glenn Youngkin, decided to pull Virginia out of the program. Now, the new Attorney General, Jay Jo
Virginia's Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public school education. This move comes as Democrats gain control of the state legislature and governor's office. The bill, HB 614, was filed by Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke. It seeks
Virginia has taken a big step forward. For the first time ever, a woman is now governor. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, took the oath of office. This is a huge deal because Virginia has been led by men for centuries. Spanberger won against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. She is now the 75th govern
Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac
Virginia's political scene is heating up as the General Assembly gears up for a busy session. Starting this Wednesday, lawmakers will convene in Richmond for 60 days of debate and decision-making. This isn't just any session; it's the first time since 2020 that Democrats hold the reins in both the l
Coastal areas are under siege from climate change. Rising sea levels and stronger storms are making it harder to protect these regions. Traditional methods, like building big walls, aren't always the best answer. Nature-based solutions (NbS), like mangroves and wetlands, offer a different approach.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a handy feature for those who need Linux on their Windows machines. It lets users run multiple Linux distributions easily and even supports GPU passthrough. This is useful for tasks like running local large language models (LLMs) with powerful GPUs. However, WSL
