UNITED STATES — Major changes are coming to Instagram and Facebook for younger users after parent company Meta reached a landmark settlement with nearly all U.S. states over allegations that its social media platforms were designed in ways that could harm ...

RICHMOND, VA — Virginians now have a new way to carry their identification. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has launched support for driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards in Apple Wallet, allowing eligible residents to add a digital version of their ...

UNITED STATES — Consumers with milk allergies are being warned to check their snack cabinets after The Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalled certain Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts because the products may contain milk that is not declared on the label. The ...

UNITED STATES — The NFL is officially ending the AFC vs. NFC Pro Bowl game, marking another major change for the league’s annual celebration of its top players. The Pro Bowl name and player selections, however, are staying. Beginning with the 2027 Pro ...

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 ...