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European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
Read full article: European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreementThe European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
Read full article: Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in GazaIsrael’s government is objecting to a White House announcement about leaders overseeing the next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire enters its challenging second phase.
Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time
Read full article: Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen timeAs screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.
Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
Read full article: Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOPLongtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects.
As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
Read full article: As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answersPresident Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20.
Appalachian Power shocks Bedford customers after electric bill costs
Read full article: Appalachian Power shocks Bedford customers after electric bill costsResidents and businesses in Bedford are experiencing unexpected increases in their electric bills, causing concern throughout the community. Local business owner Jeremy Rowlett shares how his electric costs jumped by $200 last month. Efforts are ongoing to get a response from AEP about the rising charges.
Danville Area Humane Society upping support for local pet owners
Read full article: Danville Area Humane Society upping support for local pet ownersThe Danville Area Humane Society is expanding its resources to address animal neglect and abandonment, while facing ongoing scrutiny over its euthanasia practices.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, JustServe donate over 40,000 lbs of food to food banks
Read full article: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, JustServe donate over 40,000 lbs of food to food banksThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teamed up with JustServe to donate over 40,000 lbs of food to 250 food banks across the country.
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Trump confidants, former British leader and Middle East officials are at forefront of US Gaza plan
Read full article: Trump confidants, former British leader and Middle East officials are at forefront of US Gaza planPresident Donald Trump’s new Gaza ceasefire plan includes a committee to manage Gaza's daily affairs.
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
Read full article: How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidiesThere's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year.
Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths
Read full article: Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deathsIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for supporting Iranian protesters.
Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St Anthony
Read full article: Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St AnthonyHundreds of people in Spain have watched horses gallop through flames as part of the centuries-old tradition called Las Luminarias.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Read full article: Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sitesA Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war.
Trump says he'll charge 8 European countries a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
Read full article: Trump says he'll charge 8 European countries a 10% tariff for opposing US control of GreenlandPresident Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
Family of Iranian protester searched for her body in a pile of corpses and buried her on a roadside
Read full article: Family of Iranian protester searched for her body in a pile of corpses and buried her on a roadsideThe family of a 23-year-old Iranian college student believes she was killed by a bullet fired by Iranian security forces.
Actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys say an investigation undermines state's child sex abuse charges
Read full article: Actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys say an investigation undermines state's child sex abuse chargesEmmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield’s attorneys told a court he should be released while he awaits the outcome of child sex abuse charges against him.
Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data center’s impact on local water supply
Read full article: Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data center’s impact on local water supplyResidents of Botetourt County packed a meeting to express fears about the proposed data center's potential environmental impact, particularly on Carvin's Cove, the local water supply.
Roanoke Valley Master Naturalist Chapter removes thousands of pounds of invasive species
Read full article: Roanoke Valley Master Naturalist Chapter removes thousands of pounds of invasive speciesThe Virginia National Heritage Program announced the Roanoke Valley Naturalist Chapter volunteers removed thousands of pounds of invasive species.
Vana Verse founder promotes local authors and reading culture in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Vana Verse founder promotes local authors and reading culture in Southwest VirginiaIvana Sumbundu, founder of Vana Verse, is dedicated to connecting local authors with local readers in Southwest Virginia.
Lynchburg Police seeking public’s assistance in identifying vehicle that caused property damage to the Middle School
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seeking public’s assistance in identifying vehicle that caused property damage to the Middle SchoolThe Lynchburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a vehicle and the driver involved in property damage at Linkhorne Middle School.
E.C. Glass High School closed Thursday over potential threat and LPD investigation, according to officials
Read full article: E.C. Glass High School closed Thursday over potential threat and LPD investigation, according to officialsLynchburg City Schools announced Wednesday that E.C. Glass High School would be closed out of an abundance of caution after investigators and law enforcement were made aware of a threat made involving an external contractor working on E.C. Glass Grounds.
Virginia data center industry booming, leaders gather in Lynchburg to plan future
Read full article: Virginia data center industry booming, leaders gather in Lynchburg to plan futureVirginia’s data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, and leaders from across the commonwealth gathered in Lynchburg to chart its future at the Emerging Industry Summit on Data Center Development.
Man charged after assault and attempted robbery at Benny’s Pizza in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man charged after assault and attempted robbery at Benny’s Pizza in LynchburgA man has been charged and is currently in custody in connection with an assault and attempted robbery at Benny’s Pizza in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Lynchburg streetlight outages widespread, vice mayor urges better reporting
Read full article: Lynchburg streetlight outages widespread, vice mayor urges better reportingHundreds of streetlights are currently out across Lynchburg, affecting many neighborhoods and raising concerns about safety. The city’s vice mayor is investigating the issue and working on improving how outages are reported and addressed. Residents are urged to stay cautious when out after dark as the city seeks solutions.
Packaging supply company expanding operations in Danville, creating 150 new jobs
Read full article: Packaging supply company expanding operations in Danville, creating 150 new jobsInfinity Global, a packaging supply company, is expanding its operations in Danville with a $34 million investment that will create 150 new jobs.
15th arrest made in Martinsville shooting that killed 39-year-old woman
Read full article: 15th arrest made in Martinsville shooting that killed 39-year-old womanThe Martinsville Police Department has made its 15th arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman last August.
Crisis Center comes to Alleghany Highlands
Read full article: Crisis Center comes to Alleghany HighlandsMillions of dollars in state funding will provide a boost to mental health services in the Alleghany Highlands. Lawmakers and community members broke ground Monday on a new 24/7 crisis receiving center in Covington, an effort to help adults and children dealing with mental health emergencies.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, JustServe donate over 40,000 lbs of food to food banks
Read full article: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, JustServe donate over 40,000 lbs of food to food banksThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teamed up with JustServe to donate over 40,000 lbs of food to 250 food banks across the country.
Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendum
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendumVirginia’s Democratic-led General Assembly is advancing a constitutional amendment to allow redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. This means Virginia voters will now be tasked with deciding whether lawmakers should redraw the state's congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. Officials say the legislature's proposed congressional map will be made public by the end of January, ahead of the referendum in April. The redistricting resolution has sparked raucous debate among lawmakers on the merits of gerrymandering a battleground state known to have moderate and independent voters. The state currently is represented in the U.S. House by six Democrats and five Republicans.
Another Clipper System & A Cold Snap Ahead
Read full article: Another Clipper System & A Cold Snap AheadSouthwest and Central Virginia face a weekend of clipper systems and a significant chance of rare snow in the Carolinas, along with wind chills and below-average temperatures, according to 10 News Weather Authority.
Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration marks historic moment for Virginia and VMI cadets
Read full article: Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration marks historic moment for Virginia and VMI cadetsThree female battalion commanders from the Virginia Military Institute will march in Saturday’s inaugural parade as Abigail Spanberger becomes the Commonwealth’s first female governor. These cadets are also making history themselves.
Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data center’s impact on local water supply
Read full article: Botetourt County residents voice concerns over proposed data center’s impact on local water supplyResidents of Botetourt County packed a meeting to express fears about the proposed data center's potential environmental impact, particularly on Carvin's Cove, the local water supply.
Concerns raised over data centers in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Concerns raised over data centers in Pittsylvania CountyConstruction is underway at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, but a proposed rezoning measure has sparked concerns among Pittsylvania County residents about the area’s future development.
Trump administration social posts amid Minnesota immigration tensions seen as appealing to far right
Read full article: Trump administration social posts amid Minnesota immigration tensions seen as appealing to far rightAs its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis intensifies, the Trump administration is leaning into messaging that borrows from phrases, images and music about national identity that have become popular among right-wing groups.
Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
Read full article: Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOPLongtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects.
As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
Read full article: As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answersPresident Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20.
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
Read full article: How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidiesThere's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year.
Roanoke snow boosts winter gear sales
Read full article: Roanoke snow boosts winter gear salesAn unexpected December snowfall transformed Wasena’s hillsides into bustling sledding spots Thursday, while local outdoor retailers saw a surge in winter gear sales as parents rushed to outfit growing children.
Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW Virginia
Read full article: Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW VirginiaNot in the mood to cook or spend the day in the kitchen? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a list of restaurants where you can gobble until you wobble.
Consumer Reports |Experts warn against daily use of protein supplements
Read full article: Consumer Reports |Experts warn against daily use of protein supplementsAre you using protein powders as part of your daily routine? A new Consumer Reports investigation highlights a potential risk with these supplements.
How Virginia bird owners can protect flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza
Read full article: How Virginia bird owners can protect flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenzaVirginia officials urge backyard bird owners to strengthen biosecurity as wild waterfowl migration resumes this fall, amid concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Warning: The government is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle, Cash App
Read full article: Warning: The government is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle, Cash App🚨 Consumer Reports is sounding the alarm on misleading claims about getting "free money" from Zelle and Cash App just by filling out a form.
Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricing
Read full article: Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricingVirginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, announced Tuesday his office is investigating whether manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have artificially inflated prices while “deceiving consumers”. His office said in a press release the probe could uncover violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
