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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map aimed at boosting their chances in the November midterm elections.

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Virginia Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling

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Arko reports declining retail fuel sales amid Middle East conflict

Arko saw gasoline sales fall sharply during the first quarter as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil markets.

Industries

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Proposed Chantilly data center could be powered by fuel cells

Atlanta-based T5 Data Centers proposes a 312,000-square-foot Chantilly data center powered by natural gas fuel cells.

Real Estate

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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

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S&P 500 inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse

The S&P 500 closed slightly higher as ai momentum in semiconductors outweighed inflation concerns from stalled U.S.-iran peace talks and rising crude prices.

Government

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Virginia’s congressional redistricting election cost more than $5M

Virginia's congressional redistricting election cost more than $5 million, with localities incurring additional expenses after the Supreme Court voided the results.

People

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Peraton appoints KBR exec to lead its defense sector

Reston-based federal contractor Peraton announced Thursday that it has appointed Gabe Camarillo as president of its defense sector.

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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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Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

Oil falls below $100 a barrel on Middle East peace hopes

US labor market stable as layoffs remain low

Corning plans to add 3,000 jobs, boost production in deal with NVIDIA

Oil slides after Pakistani source says US and Iran are close to framework peace deal

GameStop’s $56B pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

Global oil slips but Middle East fighting gives floor to drop

Cattle gather in a feedlot at Callicrate Beef, a vertically integrated ranch-to-market meat produce in Saint Francis, Kansas, U.S., March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo

Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, grow herds to try to reduce record prices

President Donald Trump signs executive orders to increase beef imports and support cattle herd growth amid record high beef prices in the U.S.

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Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced ’till it’s appropriate’

President Donald Trump plans to reduce the 18-cent federal gasoline tax as U.S. fuel prices rise due to the Iran war, pending congressional approval.

Tugboats guide a crude oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off, as it navigates the waters at Daesan port, in Seosan, South Korea, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon/File Photo

Oil prices rise $2 as US-Iran talks hit impasse

Oil prices rose more than $2 as US-iran talks stall and the strait of hormuz remains largely closed, impacting global oil supply and markets.

A "now hiring" sign is displayed on a local business after, U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in July, in Encinitas, California, U.S. August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

April jobs report shows continued strength

The US labor market added 115,000 jobs in april with unemployment steady at 4.3%, signaling economic resilience and influencing Federal Reserve policy.

Gasoline prices are displayed at a Sunoco station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

US consumer sentiment hits record low in early May

U.S. consumer sentiment dropped to a record low of 48.2 in early May, driven by higher gasoline prices and concerns over household finances, according to the University of Michigan survey.

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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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