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US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive a voting map designed to help their party wrest control of the U.S. House of Representatives from President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in November's midterm elections.

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Dan Snyder to list Northern Virginia estate again, this time for $49.9M

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Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans expansion in Augusta, adding 214 jobs

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans to invest $19 million in Augusta County expansion and create 214 jobs.

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NTSB set to meet on door plug investigation of terrifying Alaska Airlines flight

McLean satellite company to acquire rest of Aireon in $366.7M deal

McLean-based Iridium Communications will acquire the remainder of Aireon, a joint project it started in 2011, for $366.7 million.

Real Estate

A "For Sale" sign stands in front of a house, on the North Shore of Long Island city of Glen Cove, New York, U.S., August 12, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

US existing home sales increase less than expected in April

U.S. existing home sales increased 0.2% in April to 4.02 million units despite elevated mortgage rates and rising inflation, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Money

Specialist Gennaro Saporito, left, and trader Patrick Casey work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street ends lower on mounting inflation worries

Wall Street stocks declined as inflation fears rose with spiking crude prices and rising Treasury yields, marking Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair.

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Virginia casino revenue hits nearly $99M in April

Virginia casinos generated nearly $99 million in April gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia in Danville.

People

Leidos has appointed longtime healthcare executive Amy Wykoff as senior vice president and chief product officer. Photo courtesy Leidos

Leidos hires new SVP and chief product officer

Leidos has appointed longtime healthcare executive Amy Wykoff as senior vice president and chief product officer.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

Warsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies before a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

US debt load could undercut Warsh’s plan to shrink Fed balance sheet

Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce the Fed's balance sheet faces challenges from rising U.S. debt and higher long-term interest rates.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Markets begin eyeing a Fed rate hike around the turn of the year

Markets are pricing in a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by early 2027 due to persistent inflation, with a 60% chance by January's FOMC meeting.

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Oil prices up 2% as Trump and Iran’s comments dent peace hopes

Oil prices rose about 2% after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister reduced hopes for peace around the Strait of Hormuz.

A contract crew from Verizon installs 5G telecommunications equipment on a tower in Orem, Utah, U.S. December 3, 2019. Picture taken December 3, 2019. REUTERS/George Frey/File Photo

FCC approves Verizon’s $1B spectrum purchase

The FCC approved Verizon's $1 billion deal to acquire spectrum assets from U.S. Cellular, enhancing network coverage and capacity across the U.S.

The Boeing logo on the doors to the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, U.S., April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Genna Martin

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5M

A US jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash.

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Local leaders shape solar’s future

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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

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No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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