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House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
The outcome caps an intense time on Capitol Hill, with days of private negotiations and public committee hearings.
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Why are more shoppers struggling to repay ‘buy now, pay later’ loans?
The late or missed installments are a sign of faltering financial health.
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Arts notes: Symphony orchestras close out seasons with astounding programs
While our regional symphonic orchestras have closed their current music seasons, the Virginia Arts Festival continues with a performance on June 5 in William & Mary's Concert Hall.
Crime and Public Safety
Virginia Beach 18-year-old to serve 50 years in prison after man’s fatal shooting during drug deal
Prosecutors say Alex Allen Edwards Jr. of Virginia Beach and his friend, 17-year-old Ariyon Allen, planned to rob Logan Fuehrer during a meeting to buy marijuana in January 2024.
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![Teammates swarm Grassfield’s Addy Otte (6) after a free kick goal in the first half. Great Bridge faced Grassfield at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, on May 20, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Great Bridge at Grassfield GSOC")
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![Hickory baserunner Caleb Evans (6) slides safely into third base. Hickory faced Grassfield at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, on May 15, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Grassfield BSB")
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![Tides’ Roansy Contreras (26) pitches during a game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Harbor Park on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jumbo Shrimp at Tides")
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![Admirals forward Filip Fornaa Svensson (10) is shoved to the ice by Lions defender Chris Jandric (8)The Norfolk Admirals faced the Lions de Trois-Rivieres in game five of the ECHL North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 11, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Admirals game five")
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![Princess Anne’s Josiah Roberts (7) celebrates his goal in the first half. Kellam faced Princess Anne at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 9, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Kellam at Princess Anne SOC")
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![Trois-Rivieres goaltender Luke Cavallin (33) blocks a shot from Norfolk forward Jack O’Leary (17). The Norfolk Admirals faced the Lions de Trois-Rivieres in game three of the ECHL North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 8, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Admirals ECHL playoffs")
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Election
Democrats running for Newport News treasurer want to meet taxpayers where they are
Democrats Sanu-Dieng-Cooper and Derek Reason are vying to replace longtime Treasurer Marty Eubank, who publicly...
Sports
Larry Rubama: A year ago, Kempsville’s baseball program got shut down over racism. Now, there’s a new culture.
Last year, the Chiefs' baseball program was shut down after a lengthy investigation found that...
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‘Angel in the Infield’ delivers miracle softball state championship to Greenbrier Christian
"It was surreal, a miracle. God truly blessed us with this championship," Greenbrier Christian Academy...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Review: Get caught on a fish burrito at this Outer Banks restaurant
Fishbones, in Duck's Scarborough Lane Shoppes, packs in the flavor. Rekaya Gibson found its Fresh...
Politics
Things to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s included in GOP budget bill
Trump’s pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it’s inching closer to reality.
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National News
Rapper Kid Cudi is set to testify at the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
A prosecutor says Cudi's turn on the witness stand will come on Thursday.
Military
Hegseth orders new review of Afghanistan withdrawal and suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Pentagon, U.S. Central Command, the State Department and Congress have already reviewed the withdrawal.
National Politics
$365M slated for solar projects in Puerto Rico will be diverted to power grid, sparking outcry
The funds had been hanging in limbo in recent weeks.
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