Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat
More than three-fifths — 62.9% — of the world’s coral reefs are badly hurting from a bleaching event that began last year and ...
Hampton Roads hospital systems work to protect health care workers from violent situations
Health care workers account for 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence injuries, according to federal labor data. Health care ...
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Lower, seasonal speed limits in effect along areas of the Outer Banks
On May 15, the speed limits in areas through the tri-villages of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, as well as in Avon, Corolla and ...
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused ...
Now armed with AI, America’s adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
Top U.S. security officials say America’s foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections.
Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
Donald Trump’s lawyers are pressing former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies as they work to ...
Chesapeake adopts $1.6 billion budget that will expand some tax relief, increase city worker pay
Chesapeake City Council adopted a nearly $2 billion fiscal operating budget and capital improvement program for the upcoming ...
UN’s top court opens hearings on the Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah
The United Nations’ top court has opened two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its ...
Give your next outdoor party a light footprint
We automatically grab throwaway dishware, coolers, tablecloths and more. But skipping the disposables offers a chance to show ...
Defending state champ Princess Anne boys soccer team has found its groove
The Cavaliers responded to an early three-game losing streak by winning their last nine games. Now Princess Anne is 11-3-1 ...