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Oil prices fell again Monday as concerns about the health of the global economy outweighed fears that…… Click Here for the full story

The Norfolk State football team dropped its homecoming game 32-28 to Morgan State at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday, after the Bears scored a go-ahead touchdown with 35 seconds remaining. Click here to read the full story: NSU vs. MSU

Virginians are now eligible for a one-time tax rebate being distributed to taxpayers. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the rebates will be sent out over the next three weeks. Click here to read the full story: One-time tax rebate

All Panera Bread restaurants are now displaying “enhanced” disclosures about the restaurant chain’s highly caffeinated lemonade, a spokesperson said Saturday, following a lawsuit that was filed by the family of a young woman who died after drinking the beverage. Click here to read the full story: Panera’s Charged Lemonade

The only cure for painful sickle cell disease today is a bone marrow transplant. But soon there may be a new cure that attacks the disorder at its genetic source. On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which in the U.S. mostly affects Black people. Issues […]

A detailed analysis of city-sponsored festivals revealed this week that not all of them produce an economic return on investment, but several City Council members agree the robust lineup should continue in 2024. Click here to read the full story: Virginia Beach council members want a deeper look at city festival sponsorships

A passenger on a cruise ship sailing out of Norfolk was assaulted onboard Friday night while on the return leg of a cruise. Click here to read the full story; Passenger assaulted onboard ship

Lillian Jacobs’ latest water bill came with sticker shock. When the retiree and careful planner noticed her September water bill had not yet come, she called Hampton Roads Utility Billing Service to find out what was going on. Click here to read the full story; Norfolk Water Bills  

Studies over the last 25 years have shown the one-hour change disrupts body rhythms tuned to Earth’s rotation, adding fuel to the debate over whether having Daylight Saving Time in any form is a good idea. Click here for more information

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week for more than 120,000 vehicles, including more than 54,600 Tesla Model X SUVs for a….. Click here for more information