UNITED STATES — Target has removed a children’s Halloween costume from sale and issued a public apology after the outfit sparked widespread criticism over imagery that some shoppers said resembled racist caricatures associated with blackface and minstrel shows. The product was ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Thousands of Virginia Beach students returned to classrooms Monday for the start of the 2026-27 school year, but younger students are beginning the year with a noticeable change in how technology will be used during the school day. ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA — Early risers across Hampton Roads were treated to an unusual sight in the sky as a SpaceX rocket launch created a bright, glowing display visible across parts of southeastern Virginia. The spectacle appeared in the early morning hours ...

— Actress and singer Serayah has announced the end of her engagement and relationship with rapper Joey Bada$$, publicly alleging that repeated infidelity played a major role in her decision to walk away. Serayah shared the news on social media Monday, August ...

 — Yung Miami is preparing to enter a new chapter of her career with her debut solo album, and the former City Girls star says she’s ready to prove critics wrong after navigating several challenging years in the spotlight. The rapper has ...

— Rap legend Busta Rhymes has agreed to pay his former personal assistant Dashiel Gables $25,000 to resolve a legal dispute involving allegations of unpaid wages and workplace misconduct. The settlement brings a case that initially involved claims totaling roughly $6 million closer to an end. According ...

Rapper Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial is underway, with prosecutors presenting new details surrounding allegations that the Chicago artist financed an attempted hit against fellow rapper Quando Rondo and later attempted to leave the United States. Durk, whose legal name is Durk ...

HAMPTON, VA — Hampton residents and visitors gathered over the weekend to remember a pivotal moment in American history during the annual African Landing Day commemoration, honoring the arrival of the first recorded Africans in English North America more than four centuries ...

UNITED STATES — Pumpkin spice season is officially back at Starbucks. The coffee chain’s famous Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday, August 25, as part of its nationwide 2026 fall menu launch. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, commonly known as the PSL, will once again ...

UNITED STATES — Walmart shoppers are getting a major new checkout option. The retail giant is officially rolling out tap-to-pay technology, allowing customers to use popular digital payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Payat its U.S. stores. The rollout begins August 24, ...