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Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
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Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
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In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India's wildlife reserve instead.
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This week, a separatist group in Alberta announced that they have more than enough signatures to put an independence referendum on the ballot this fall.
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Recent hikes in fast food prices have left many diners cold, but the average American still goes out to eat between five and six times a week. Where they’re choosing to go, though, amid economic uncertainty, high gas and grocery prices, might surprise you.
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Recent hikes in fast food prices have left many diners cold, but the average American still goes out to eat between five and six times a week. Where they’re choosing to go, though, amid economic uncertainty, high gas and grocery prices, might surprise you. WMRA's Christine Kueter reports.
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Electricity bills are rising across Virginia—and for many residents, it’s unclear why. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Conservationists have concerns about the renovation of a private golf club in Lexington and Rockbridge County, and how it could impact the health of local streams that provide drinking water and recreation. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A grassroots group in the Harrisonburg area, mostly led by retirees, has educated the public about climate change and advocated for solutions for 18 years. This spring, they decided to disband, and pass the environmental baton to other organizations that have sprouted up. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration's attempts to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria in cases with far-reaching implications for the entire TPS program. Local advocates plan to rally with allies from across the country outside the courthouse. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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David Beasley is the former Governor of South Carolina, and most recently served as the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize under his leadership. He will speak at James Madison University’s “Rocco Forum on the Future” on Friday. I asked Beasley how his time as governor prepared him for humanitarian work.
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The city of Staunton has reached a milestone in its efforts to protect the community from future flooding with the release of a first draft of the Staunton Flood Resilience Plan. WMRA's Meredith McCool reports.
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Community-based mediation centers, including the Fairfield Center in Harrisonburg, face a difficult financial reality as payments for court-ordered referrals have stagnated. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Virginia’s electricity demand is rising rapidly—driven largely by data centers in Northern Virginia. As utilities expand the energy grid to keep up, new infrastructure projects are being proposed across Central Virginia—drawing pushback from environmentalists, and residents in communities such as Fluvanna County. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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WMRA's Randi B. Hagi shared her insights into Virginia politics, including the vote over redistricting, in a conversation on the Inside Elections podcast. The podcast aired Thursday, April 16.
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Reverend Karen Mann is a pastor with Sojourners United Church of Christ in Charlottesville. Her work in ministry has led her to participate in issues impacting her community, like immigration advocacy. With a background in farming, Mann’s work as a pastor has also included a focus on climate change. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn asked Mann how her faith informs her views on climate change.
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Early voting is underway for a statewide referendum over proposed congressional district maps in Virginia. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi spoke with eight candidates for the House of Representatives about the redistricting effort. This report is the fourth and final installment in the series.
Friday, May 8th - Scott Simon, will discuss his new book, "Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known", in conversation with screenwriter Thomas Pierce. The event is taking place at The New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville from 7-8pm. This in-person event will be free and open to the public but organizers recommend arriving early for the best seating.
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