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Company at center of cyclospora outbreak complained about inspections, source says

Company at center of cyclospora outbreak complained about inspections, source says

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Taylor Farms complained about the government's inspection process this month, as Michigan reported a spike in cases of a parasitic disease tied to the company's lettuce from Mexico.

Jill On Money: Fire, flood, fail — Review your homeowners’ policy now

Jill On Money: Fire, flood, fail — Review your homeowners’ policy now

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Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods — if the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that “once-in-a-generation” events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks:…

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

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    US threatens school districts over transgender policies

    US threatens school districts over transgender policies

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    The U.S. Education Department said it partnered with the Justice Department to look at the issue, and enforcement actions could include "applicable judicial proceedings and potential loss of federal funding."

    Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

    Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

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    Trump shows irritation with Netanyahu

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    Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

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    Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

      Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness, researchers say.

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              Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

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                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

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                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 28

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                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 26

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                  Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

                  Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

                  An independent review found Old Dominion had effective safety measures in place before the deadly March shooting.

                  Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                  Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                  Jacob Ryan Barnett was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison.

                  Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                  Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                  The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested following a shooting at Bieniemy's home in Virginia, authorities told USA TODAY Sports.

                  Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                  Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                  Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

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                  Company at center of cyclospora outbreak complained about inspections, source says

                  Company at center of cyclospora outbreak complained about inspections, source says

                  Taylor Farms complained about the government's inspection process this month, as Michigan reported a spike in cases of a parasitic disease tied to the company's lettuce from Mexico.

                  Jill On Money: Fire, flood, fail — Review your homeowners’ policy now

                  Jill On Money: Fire, flood, fail — Review your homeowners’ policy now

                  Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods — if the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that “once-in-a-generation” events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks: your homeowners’ insurance policy.

                  US threatens school districts over transgender policies

                  US threatens school districts over transgender policies

                  The U.S. Education Department said it partnered with the Justice Department to look at the issue, and enforcement actions could include "applicable judicial proceedings and potential loss of federal funding."

                  Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

                  Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

                  Clayton has no intelligence background and, during his confirmation hearing, he refused to acknowledge Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.

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                  Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

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                  Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

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                  Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                  Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

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                  New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

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