Police and federal agents are chasing a 22‑year‑old suspect who allegedly fired at cars and people across Kansas and Missouri. The chase began after a series of violent acts that happened just days before the FIFA World Cup games at Arrowhead Stadium. The authorities say the suspect is still on the
Virginia’s growing data‑center industry is stirring both excitement and concern across the state. Supporters argue that these massive facilities bring in substantial tax revenue and create jobs, helping to keep Virginia competitive in a tech‑driven world. Critics point out the hefty energy demands a
Police use tear gas and pepper spray at protests, claiming it stops crowds. Yet many reports show children suffering the worst effects. These chemicals are fine powders that burn eyes, lungs and throat. A child’s small airways, faster breathing rate and proximity to the ground make them especially v
Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th
Police in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki used tear gas to push back a small crowd that had gathered to oppose the construction of a U. S. quarantine centre for people exposed to Ebola. The planned 50‑bed unit sits on an air force base and has sparked anger among locals who feel the United States is shif
Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school
State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?
Virginia is becoming the world’s hub for data centers, with a concentration so dense that it consumes enough electricity to light almost 900, 000 homes. These facilities promise hefty tax income for counties and a boost to the local workforce, yet they also raise serious questions about energy use a
Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the
Police can now chase a suspect or rescue someone missing by simply watching car plates. When a driver’s number plate passes an automatic reader, the system logs its exact location and time. This tiny piece of data can turn a vague “someone is on the road” into a clear “vehicle was here at 3:15
