Driving around Augusta, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties? Expect some delays. Road work is happening all over, and it's not just about fixing potholes. Crews are busy with everything from bridge inspections to installing new traffic signals. In Augusta County, Interstate 81 is getting some major
A significant number of female lawmakers, all Republicans, have joined forces to support the idea of keeping sports categories based on biological sex. They argue that women's sports should be protected from competition by athletes who were assigned male at birth. This debate is heating up as the Su
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious eye infection caused by a microscopic organism found in water and soil. It can be particularly dangerous for contact lens wearers, as the lenses can provide a pathway for the parasite to enter and infect the cornea. The condition is often misdiagnosed due
Venezuela's oil situation is a mess. The U. S. has taken control, but that doesn't mean oil companies are rushing in. Trump thinks they will, but experts aren't so sure. They say it's not a good idea right now. The country is in chaos. No one knows who's really in charge. The U. S. has seized some
A well-known conservative organization is pushing for big changes in how the U. S. government supports families. They want the government to do more to help couples get married and start families. Some of their ideas include a "marriage bootcamp" to help couples who live together get ready for marri
Gisele Bundchen, the famous model, has recently married her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. But not everyone is happy about it. Her family thinks it's a bad idea. They believe she's making a mistake by marrying someone who doesn't have much money, especially since she's worth millions. Gisel
Russia's military actions in Ukraine took a dramatic turn with the launch of an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile targeting Lviv Oblast. This strike, confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian officials, is seen as a strategic move to deter Western support for Ukraine. The missile, launched
Fake news spreads like wildfire on social media. It's not just one person sharing a false story. It's a group of people, a community, working together. These communities are not static. They change over time. People join, leave, and new groups form. This makes it hard to track how fake news spreads.
Saks Fifth Avenue, a name synonymous with luxury, is facing serious problems. The company, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, is struggling to manage its money. This has led to empty shelves, late payments to suppliers, and unhappy customers. The troubles started when Saks bought N
Creating new gel materials is not just about mixing stuff together. It's about smartly combining ingredients to get the best results. Here, scientists looked at soy protein, chitosan, and dietary fiber. They wanted to see how these three could work together to make better gels. First, they knew tha
